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Here you will find information relating to the Chorus response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Risk Assessment documents.
Rehearsals and Concerts Officer James Oliver, helped by Paul Henstridge and Ben Stone, has put together very thorough Risk Assessments for King Edward VII Upper School, Wesley Hall and St Mark’s, which must be read by everyone attending the live rehearsals.
COVID-19 RA for Rehearsals – King Edward VII Upper School
WHAT TO EXPECT & DO AT SHEFFIELD PHILHARMONIC CHORUS LIVE REHEARSALS – COVID 19 – ST. MARK’S CHURCH
SPC – COVID-19 RISK ASSESSMENT WESLEY HALL
WHAT TO EXPECT SPC LIVE REHEARSALS – COVID 19
Percentages have been rounded up or down in accordance with the usual conventions.
Age profile of respondents:
- 18 to 39 – 9% (13)
- 40 to 49 – 13% (18)
- 50 to 59 – 22% (31)
- 60 to 69 – 26% (37)
- 70 to 79 – 28% (39
- 80+ – 2% (3)
Perceived risk profile of respondents:
- High risk / live with or care for someone high risk – 21% (30)
- Moderate risk / live with or care for someone moderate risk – 40% (56)
- Low risk – 38% (54)
Whether comfortable returning to live rehearsals once it’s allowed:
- Comfortable – 65% (91) of whom 46% aged 60+, 0% high/mod risk
- ‘Maybe’ comfortable – 23% (32) of whom 66% aged 60+, 100% high/mod risk
- Not comfortable – 13% (18) of whom 72% aged 60+, 83% high/mod risk
Volunteered to take part in live rehearsals in smaller groups, starting soon:
- Yes – 47% (66) of whom 44% aged 60+, 47% high/mod risk
- Not quite yet – 31% (41) of whom 66% aged 60+, 77% high/mod risk
- No – 18% (25) of whom 72% aged 60+, 80% high/mod risk
There were many helpful responses about what measures should be in place to enable a safe return to live rehearsals, all of which have been taken on board in drawing up the required Risk Assessment. Grateful thanks to all respondents.
Singer’s Masks
Some singers in the choirs that Rachel Fright runs have started using singers’ masks, which have a bit more space for breathing – basically the mask doesn’t touch the mouth and nose end. Here’s a link if members would like to investigate: https://www.funkymasks.uk/store/singers-masks Thanks Rachel.
Covid 19 Road Map – a route back to live rehearsals
Darius, Rachel, Maggie and the committee are planning a phased return to live rehearsals, using Government guidelines, and resources provided by Making Music. The plan aims to make sure we have done the necessary p[reparation well before we get the go-ahead to resume live rehearsals, so that we can act quickly when the time comes. Click here to download a copy of the
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