Aloha Students, Faculty and Staff,
Let me take this opportunity to welcome you to the upcoming Fall Semester ’20 here at the UHM Music Department. It would be remiss if I didn’t say that this semester will present to all of us many difficult and new challenges because of the COVID 19 virus. That being said, I am confident that with all of us working together we will face these challenges head on and in turn make this semester a fruitful educational and artistic experience. The Music Department is committed to continuing the quality of our educational content in our courses, applied lessons and ensembles even while we are dealing with this pandemic. Music feeds the soul and making music opens our hearts with joy. So, let’s not forget these goals as we move forward this semester with the continuation of our academic agenda helping us all attain a higher artistic plateau.
I personally wish each and everyone of you the best during this time period. Please stay safe, wear your mask, practice social distancing and use proper hand washing hygiene.
Please feel free to contact me or the front office if you have questions or concerns.
With much Aloha,
Laurence Paxton, Professor
Chairperson of the Music Department
paxtonla@hawaii.edu
Dear Graduate Students in Music,
It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the Music department for the start of the 2020-21 academic year. It will feel like a new kind of semester, whether you are new or returning, and, lucky for us, we are all in it together.
First, the basics: It will be important for everyone to stay informed of the latest policy updates and guidelines on COVID, and get familiar with our Music Department website and Graduate Division’s website.
I recommend making the most of your experience in the department by getting to know the faculty and other students, and communicating often. Good self care will also be important this semester as we all learn where our challenges lie. Don’t forget to seek help whenever you need it.
I’ll be supporting the graduate community throughout the fall semester with virtual sessions and activities, so keep an eye on your inbox. In the meantime, if you have questions, or ideas for activities, just ask!
Aloha,
Kate McQuiston
Graduate Division: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/
Music Graduate Degree Programs: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/music/
COVID: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/covid19/guidelines/
To all of our incoming Music majors,
A warm welcome to the new school year and to our Music Department ohana (family). The faculty are looking forward to meeting you and to working with you this semester and throughout your years of music study here at UHM. This semester will be a bit different from most and will require both flexibility and creativity from all involved, but we are all firmly committed to ensuring that you get the very best music education possible.
It is important this semester that we all stay informed about the COVID guidelines that are already in place as well as any changes that may occur. Please consult the UHM website at https://manoa.hawaii.edu/covid19/, bookmark this page, and check it often for any updates.
Music is a very close knit department, so don’t be afraid to reach out to your professors if you have questions or concerns. Also feel free to contact me at moulin@hawaii.edu for information or help. Spend time getting to know your classmates, because you will be spending the next years together–taking classes, studying, performing, and creating your path as musicians in our community. Remember, we are all here to help you succeed.
Aloha,
Dr. Moulin
(following UH COVID-19 Guidelines)
The UHM Music Department and its faculty are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and faculty. To that end, we have developed the following protocols for our Practice Rooms to ensure that any & all use of the room for practice purposes is fully in keeping with UH protocols. These guidelines will be in place for the entire Fall 2020 semester.
Capacity / Seating
No more than two students may be in any one practice room at one time. Larger groups will be expected to reserve a larger room (e.g., 204, 212, etc.).
Masks
All students, staff, faculty and visitors are expected to wear facial coverings, wind and brass musicians included. (A slit should be cut in a face mask to allow for mouthpieces.)
Length of Time in Room
Students in practice rooms for longer than one hour should take a ten-minute break to allow the room to ventilate. After finishing using the room, students should allow ten minutes for the practice room air to ventilate.
General Cleaning / Sanitizing
Regular cleaning and disinfection protocol will be followed by UH Facilities, including regular cleaning, disinfection, and trash pickup once per day. Students should wipe down door handles, chairs/benches, stands, and piano keys after use.
After use of audio/visual equipment, wipe down all equipment utilized: computer mouse and keyboard, remotes, connection cords to laptops, on/off toggles, light switches, etc.
Persons playing brass instruments with condensation release valves will be required to bring, empty their valves onto, and, at the end of their practice session, remove/dispose of, newspaper, paper towels, or other absorbent material.
Percussion Instruments
Additional cleaning/sanitizing wipes will be provided in Room 106 and 108 for percussionists only. The cabinet key box, cabinet door handles, shared instruments, sticks, mallets, beaters, etc. must all be wiped down with cleaning/sanitizing wipes after use.
Other Items
- Keep Practice Room doors closed
- Food and drinks are not allowed in practice rooms (water bottle okay)
- Leave the AC on in practice rooms – contact the Music Office with any issues / requests
Do not move the piano – for piano maintenance issues, please contact Dr. Korth at jkorth@hawaii.edu
(following UH COVID-19 Guidelines)
The UHM Music Department and its faculty are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and faculty. To that end, we have developed the following protocols for classroom and ensemble use of Room 108 (the large ensemble rehearsal room) to ensure that any and all use of the room for teaching and rehearsal purposes is fully in keeping with UH protocols. These guidelines will be in place for the entire Fall 2020 semester.
Entry / Exit
For all rooms with two entry points, one door shall be used only for entry/ingress and one only for exit/egress.
Capacity / Seating
Rooms 7, 9, 36, 108, 201, 212, 313 and the Dance studios have been carefully measured to ensure a minimum of six feet distancing between all seats. For many rooms, spike/marking tape has been placed on the floor at each location, with one chair/desk/stand at each mark. Desks, chairs and stands should remain stationary for the duration of the semester (i.e., no stacking of stands/chairs after classes), with the exception of adjusting to accommodate accompanists and/or chamber ensemble rehearsals.
Room 7: maximum 12 students and 1 instructor
Room 9: maximum 14 students and 1 instructor
Room 36: maximum 21 students, 1 instructor and accompanist
Room 108: maximum 50 students, 1 instructor and accompanist
Room 201: maximum 22 students and 1 instructor
Room 212: maximum 18 students, 1 instructor and accompanist
Room 313: maximum 14 students and 1 instructor
Dance studio, small: maximum 10 students and 1 instructor
Dance studio, large: maximum 15 students and 1 instructor
Ventilation
In between classroom use, classroom doors should be propped open to increase ventilation.
Where appropriate, classroom doors may be propped open during class time to increase ventilation.
Masks
All students, staff, faculty and visitors are expected to wear facial coverings, wind and brass musicians included. (A slit can be cut in a face mask to allow for mouthpieces.)
Cleaning / Sanitizing
Regular cleaning and disinfection protocol will be followed by UH Facilities, including: (a) regular cleaning and disinfection once per day, including trash pickup; (b) cleaning of door handles three times per day; (c) providing a hand sanitizer dispenser at the entrance to classrooms; and (d) providing cleaning/sanitizing wipes in classrooms. Students, staff and faculty should wipe down door handles, chairs/benches, stands, and piano keys after use.
After use of audio/visual equipment, wipe down all equipment utilized: computer mouse and keyboard, remotes, connection cords to laptops, on/off toggles, light switches, etc.
Persons playing brass instruments with condensation release valves will be required to bring, empty their valves onto, and, at the end of rehearsal, remove/dispose of, newspaper, paper towels, or other absorbent material.