COVID-19 information and resources
GUIDANCE + OTHER INFORMATION FROM ALBERTA HEALTH
CURRENT RESTRICTIONS — See "Sport, fitness, and performance activities" under "Business restrictions"
RECENT CMOH ORDERS — 42-2021 released 16 Sep 2021 (many of the most relevant clauses are highlighted in yellow); 43-2021 released 18 Sep 2021 outlining the Restriction Exemption Program (many of the relevant clauses are highlighted in yellow)
COVID-19 Information — Guidance for singing and vocal performance
COVID-19 Information — Outdoor events
COVID-19 Information — Guidance for wearing of non-medical face masks
COVID-19 Information — Implementing school re-entry guidance
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 AND CHOIRS*
COVID-19 Risks and Precautions for Choirs: from National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health
International Coalition of Performing Arts Aerosol Study
Risk Assessment regarding Corona-Infections in Music Making
Singing in choirs and making music with wind instruments — Is that safe during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? (journal article)
Singing is no more risky than talking finds new COVID-19 study (media article)
Singing unmasked, indoors spreads COVID-19 through aerosols, new study confirms (media article)
*The articles provided are intended for informational purposes only.
COVID-19 Risks and Precautions for Choirs: from National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health
International Coalition of Performing Arts Aerosol Study
Risk Assessment regarding Corona-Infections in Music Making
Singing in choirs and making music with wind instruments — Is that safe during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? (journal article)
Singing is no more risky than talking finds new COVID-19 study (media article)
Singing unmasked, indoors spreads COVID-19 through aerosols, new study confirms (media article)
*The articles provided are intended for informational purposes only.
PRACTICAL RESOURCES
ACDA COVID-19 Response Committee Report (June 2020)
COVID-19 Action Plan Template — Shared by Katy Luyk, Kokopelli Choirs
Principles to Guide Community Choirs through COVID-19 — Shared by Katy Luyk, Kokopelli Choirs
Virtual Choir Method — Shared by Geung Kroeker-Lee, Prairie Voices
Online Choir Group FAQ — Shared by Marian Dolan
Chorus Connection, a blog & resource to stay connected
Chorus America, resources and suggestions
Chorus America, Online Learning resources
Chorus America, Community Connecting Resources
The Big Covid Survival Choral Doc
Because Choir is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
Resources for Choral Professionals During the Pandemic
Managing Mental Wellness During Covid-19 — Prepared by Dr. Sara Brooks
Planning for Your Choir in Uncertain Times — A Framework
What To Do When Your Choral Concert Gets Cancelled — Blog entry from Chorus Connection
Waiver of Liability for Choir Organizations — To receive a copy, please contact us at info[at]choiralberta.ca
ACDA COVID-19 Response Committee Report (June 2020)
COVID-19 Action Plan Template — Shared by Katy Luyk, Kokopelli Choirs
Principles to Guide Community Choirs through COVID-19 — Shared by Katy Luyk, Kokopelli Choirs
Virtual Choir Method — Shared by Geung Kroeker-Lee, Prairie Voices
Online Choir Group FAQ — Shared by Marian Dolan
Chorus Connection, a blog & resource to stay connected
Chorus America, resources and suggestions
Chorus America, Online Learning resources
Chorus America, Community Connecting Resources
The Big Covid Survival Choral Doc
Because Choir is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
Resources for Choral Professionals During the Pandemic
Managing Mental Wellness During Covid-19 — Prepared by Dr. Sara Brooks
Planning for Your Choir in Uncertain Times — A Framework
What To Do When Your Choral Concert Gets Cancelled — Blog entry from Chorus Connection
Waiver of Liability for Choir Organizations — To receive a copy, please contact us at info[at]choiralberta.ca
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TRANSFORM YOUR CHOIR'S SOUND — EXCEPTIONAL CHORAL SINGING WITH BEL CANTO PRINCIPLES
University of Alberta professor Dr. Laurier Fagnan has generously offered to make this video available free of charge to Choir Alberta members during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides a unique opportunity to continue to learn and develop your voice at a time when we are unable to come together for rehearsals. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Fagnan for sharing this invaluable resource. ACCESS THE VIDEO HERE |
ONLINE TOOLS
Band, an app for group communication
Music Teacher Resources: Online and no tech ideas
Noteflight
Chorus Class
Making Music Fun
Midnight Music: Simplifying technology for music teachers
Distance Learning for Choir-intine
Comparing & Contrasting Platforms for Music Lesson Instruction
Band, an app for group communication
Music Teacher Resources: Online and no tech ideas
Noteflight
Chorus Class
Making Music Fun
Midnight Music: Simplifying technology for music teachers
Distance Learning for Choir-intine
Comparing & Contrasting Platforms for Music Lesson Instruction
MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS + MUSIC THEORY
School Closed? FREE Sight Reading Factory! DISTANCE LEARNING IDEAS!
musictheory.net
teoría : Music Theory Web
Gold Medal Publishing
Breezin' Thru Theory
School Closed? FREE Sight Reading Factory! DISTANCE LEARNING IDEAS!
musictheory.net
teoría : Music Theory Web
Gold Medal Publishing
Breezin' Thru Theory
RECOMMENDED FACEBOOK GROUPS
Choirs Unite
Canadian Choral Advocacy Network
The Choir Project
Women Choral Conductors
Chorus America
Canadian Music Educators' Association
Amazing Educational Resources
Choirs Unite
Canadian Choral Advocacy Network
The Choir Project
Women Choral Conductors
Chorus America
Canadian Music Educators' Association
Amazing Educational Resources
OTHER RELEVANT RESOURCES
The experience economy results — Stone Olafson
Business and Arts — Arts Response Resources
The experience economy results — Stone Olafson
Business and Arts — Arts Response Resources
Additional non-COVID-19 resources available to members in the members only area. Library resources, including selected repertoire lists, the Guidebook, and the Choral Music Composed by Canadian Women website are available under the "Print music" tab at the top of the page.
This page is currently under construction. Check back for an updated suite of resources soon!