Let’s continue our discussion! On Thursday, October 15, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m., join members of the ABA Board of Directors to continue the discussion between colleagues regarding our successes and challenges surrounding the new realities of instrumental music education in Alberta and what we as educators can do to make our music classrooms and rehearsals successful and inspiring. This is a chance to share with colleagues in a similar teaching situation and to celebrate the work of music educators across the province. To register, go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdu-vrjgtGd2vpEX2BFhgMI6PF5lKoXVL

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​Webinar: Essential Ventilation & HVAC Considerations for Indoor Rehearsals
With a winter of indoor rehearsals ahead of us, understanding the HVAC systems at our rehearsal and performance venues is of key importance. On Thursday, October 8, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Alberta Band Association and Choir Alberta presented an hour-long webinar to discuss the potential risks posed by some HVAC systems and the modification options, available at a variety of price points, that may help keep our instrumentalists safe.

The recording will be released as soon as it is available.

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Representatives from Alberta Health and the COVID-19 pandemic response team presented an hour long town hall meeting answering questions submitted by the membership of the Alberta Band Association and Choir Alberta.  The updated guidance documents have been linked below and Alberta Health has provided a  Q and A document  with the answers discussed at the Town Hall.

Should you have more questions regarding the 




Government of Alberta Guidance Documents
Guidance for Outdoor Events
Guidance for Indoor Events
Guidance for Instrumental Music
Guidance for Singing and Vocal Performance
School Re-Entry Plan
Scenario 1 for Schools
Implementing School Re-Launch Guidance
Scenario 2 for Schools
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Current Studies on Aerosols and Wind Instruments
The University of the Bundeswehr Munich has released their preliminary results regarding the production of aerosols while playing wind instruments. This study was used to craft the Alberta Guidance for Instrumental Music. 
Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics

The University of Colorado is currently pursuing a study on aerosol production and wind instrument playing which was used to craft the Alberta Guidance for Instrumental Music.
COVID-19 Aerosol Study

University of Cincinnati study on the characterization of aerosols from musical performance and risk mitigation.
Characterization of Aerosols from Musical Performance & Risk Mitigation Related to COVID 19 Pandemic

The study done at the University of Freiburg which was used to create the Alberta guidance for wind instruments
Risk Assessment of a Coronavirus Infection in the Field of Music

The study done by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra which was used to create the Alberta guidance for wind instruments
Bamberg Symphony Covid Study

Re-Opening Guidelines:
The Alberta Band Association is working on an Implementation Document to support the recently released Guidance for Instrumental Music put out by Alberta Health. More information regarding implementation of the guidance to follow soon.

• Guidance for Music Classes in BC (reviewed by public health authorities in BC)
• ​Music Education Framework (Ontario Music Educators' Association)
• Recommendations for Schools Re-Opening Music  (Manitoba Recommendations)
• Recommandations en Musique pour la Reouverture des Ecoles en Education Musicale (Manitoba Recommendations)
• Letter to Administrators (Manitoba)
• Recommendations from the Manitoba Music Educators Association
• NAfME Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education
• New Jersey Arts Education Resources
• Guidance for Music Classes in British Columbia
• Ontario Music Educators' Association COVID-19 Response and Resources

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