Making Music Together Again
COVID19 and in-person rehearsal information
After extensive research, conversations and meetings, SFYSA is preparing to begin in-person rehearsals and making music together the week of November 2, 2020. Please note that all of the following information is vital to your understanding of our plans and the success and safety of our students, staff and families.
Our top priorities are (1) the health and safety of our students, staff, volunteers, and families, and (2) the fulfillment of our mission to provide an intensive and fulfilling music education for our students. We have carefully considered information made available to us from a variety of resources, chiefly education, government, and health authorities, as well as music educators across the nation who, like us, are navigating uncharted waters during a world-wide pandemic. While much remains unknown about COVID-19, and particularly about music making during this pandemic, the available information makes clear that a number of collective steps are crucial to mitigate its risks, such as using face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE) properly, special covers and distancing for wind-instruments, practicing social distancing, and enhancing existing cleaning and disinfecting practices. We will continue to follow scientific and health guidance as it evolves.
The most significant component in a successful Making Music Together is your patience and cooperation. While safety and health are of paramount importance, we know well that our students yearn to make music together again and that their music education is perhaps more vital to them now than ever before. With every member of our SFYSA community abiding by the practices and protocol SFYSA has developed, we are positioned to provide exciting opportunities for music making to students in a safe manner as we see our way through the pandemic together. We will take individual circumstances into account, and we are available to discuss your questions or concerns at any time. Anyone who feels unsafe participating in-person is supported in electing to continue with our online curriculum. There will be no changes to that curriculum and it can be depended upon throughout the season.
We will need to be flexible in responding to evolving information and adapt our plans based on lessons learned as we go. And of course, we must at all times remain mindful of and in compliance with existing restrictions and guidelines put out by our local governmental and health officials.
Our top priorities are (1) the health and safety of our students, staff, volunteers, and families, and (2) the fulfillment of our mission to provide an intensive and fulfilling music education for our students. We have carefully considered information made available to us from a variety of resources, chiefly education, government, and health authorities, as well as music educators across the nation who, like us, are navigating uncharted waters during a world-wide pandemic. While much remains unknown about COVID-19, and particularly about music making during this pandemic, the available information makes clear that a number of collective steps are crucial to mitigate its risks, such as using face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE) properly, special covers and distancing for wind-instruments, practicing social distancing, and enhancing existing cleaning and disinfecting practices. We will continue to follow scientific and health guidance as it evolves.
The most significant component in a successful Making Music Together is your patience and cooperation. While safety and health are of paramount importance, we know well that our students yearn to make music together again and that their music education is perhaps more vital to them now than ever before. With every member of our SFYSA community abiding by the practices and protocol SFYSA has developed, we are positioned to provide exciting opportunities for music making to students in a safe manner as we see our way through the pandemic together. We will take individual circumstances into account, and we are available to discuss your questions or concerns at any time. Anyone who feels unsafe participating in-person is supported in electing to continue with our online curriculum. There will be no changes to that curriculum and it can be depended upon throughout the season.
We will need to be flexible in responding to evolving information and adapt our plans based on lessons learned as we go. And of course, we must at all times remain mindful of and in compliance with existing restrictions and guidelines put out by our local governmental and health officials.
Please review the following document carefully.
After reading, parents must sign the Participation Liability Waiver and students must sign the Student Acknowledgement document.
We have set up locations for rehearsal.
Schedule specifics of rehearsal day, timing, and which group you/your student belongs to will be provided by your student's director.
Phone numbers:
- In Santa Fe: St. John's United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- In Los Alamos: Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Schedule specifics of rehearsal day, timing, and which group you/your student belongs to will be provided by your student's director.
Phone numbers:
- If you have questions or concerns you may call Andrea Cassutt, Executive Director at 505-501-2370
- If you need to report an absence or information about a positive test for COVID-19, please call Alyssa Morahan, Operations Associate, 505-672-5565 x202
