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Information on this page is accurate as of the above date. During these unpredictable times, all information is subject to change. This page will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.

Please note: As of March 24, 2021, the campus is in "guarded" risk operational posture, based on improving COVID-19 positivity rates.

New this semester: FACULTY/STUDENT MEETINGS

• The last Tuesday of each month, Professor Macchia invites you to a full department meeting, a joint meeting of students, staff and faculty
• Reminder emails with zoom links will be sent out ahead of each meeting.
• Next meeting: Tues. March 30th at 11am. Check your email for the Zoom link.

MUSIC: Safety Protocols for Students  (Skip to Dance)

Be assured that we are actively working on plans and protocols to keep everyone safe. Please see the Music Building/Room Protocols & Reservations page for info on the below topics.

• Facility Usage and Sanitation Protocols
• Space Reservations
• FAC Building Protocols
• Practice Room Protocols, including a Remote Reservation System

MUSIC: Student Expectations

• Abide by the UMass Agreement at all times
• Masks are required at all times, except when singing or playing a wind instrument.
• Follow all posted signs, guidelines, directional arrows, and designated doors
• Avoid crowded areas and convening in groups of any kind except for rehearsals
• Maintain social distancing of 6 feet or more (10 feet when singing or playing a wind instrument)
• Wash hands often
• Instrumental students attending in-person must provide their own portable music stand

MUSIC: Spring 2021 Classes     

Academic Classes
All academic classes will be fully remote.

Applied Lessons
Applied Lessons will be held in-person at the discretion of the student and faculty member *
Locations are TBD and will be shared by your applied faculty.

Spring 2021 Ensembles
Ensemble rehearsals are currently limited to 20 members maximum. Details about rehearsal locations will be communicated via your ensemble directors.
For info about which ensembles will be in-person vs. remote, see the Ensembles webpage.  *
For further details, see the appropriate Ensemble page:
Vocal/Choral, Orchestral, Wind, Jazz, Chamber, Early Music, Percussion  *

* Any student who, for whatever reason, does not wish to participate in onsite coaching and rehearsal because of the pandemic will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. No one will be penalized for not participating onsite.

Questions about a specific class? Contact your faculty/instructor.

Questions about undergraduate schedule or degree planning? Contact Dr. Drake by email or schedule an advising appointment.

For general information on the fall reopening plans, please visit the main campus information hub

DANCE: Spring 2021 Classes

• All Academic Classes will be fully remote.
• Dance technique classes will be delivered in a combination of in-person and remote formats. ***
• All rehearsal labs will be held in-person at the discretion of the student and faculty member. ***

*** Reminder: Any student who, for whatever reason, does not wish to participate in-person because of the pandemic will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. No one will be penalized for not participating on-site.

Spring 2021 Dance Program COVID Agreement for In-Person Classes

Protocols for in-person dance classes and rehearsals:

•Masking required for all individuals at all times, including while dancing

•Social distancing of 12 ft

•No contact or close dancing permitted

•Limit to no more than 5 individuals in Totman 204 and 20 individuals in Totman 202.

•Classes and rehearsals of no more than 60 minutes

•30-minute room vacancy between each class/rehearsal to allow for adequate air exchange

•Disinfection of dance floors and all touch surfaces cleaned after each class/rehearsal

All students participating in face-to-face classes or rehearsals must adhere to these procedures:

Follow the UMass testing guidelines: getting tested 2X per week.

If you test positive or come into contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19, contact the Dance Program Director immediately and follow isolation, quarantine, and contact tracing guidelines: https://ehs.umass.edu/sites/default/files/UMass%20Amherst%20COVID-19%20Testing%20and%20Next%20Steps.pdf

All faculty and students testing positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed back to in-person classes, rehearsals, or performances until the 10-day isolation is complete and you are 48 hours symptom free. We strongly recommend you stay remote for an additional week after your isolation period.

If a student or faculty member participating in face-to-face classes or rehearsals tests positive, all in-person classes and rehearsals will be remote for a minimum of one week. Tech/performance weeks will be considered based on university recommendations.

Though we cannot mandate behaviors outside of the classroom, we encourage all Dance majors to use caution and common sense in social settings. We also encourage a sense of responsibility to your community of peers and professors in the Dance Program. In these times, in-person instruction is a privilege and carries a great responsibility with it. Your decisions not only affect you- they have an impact on all of us. Remember: masks, sanitize your hands, 6-feet apart, caution and common sense.

Questions about a specific class? Contact your faculty/instructor.

Questions about undergraduate schedule or degree planning? Contact your advisor or the Director of the Dance Program (tvacanti@dance.umass.edu)

For general information on the fall reopening plans, please visit the main campus information hub.