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Department of Music at Union

Health and Safety

COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan

2020 has certainly been an unusual year for all of us. The unexpected challenges arising from the COVID-19 virus outbreak have required our music faculty to rethink and re-envision our approaches to instruction, support, and guidance for students, while pressing forward as a department that truly strives to be Christ-centered and pursue excellence in music. Music is especially difficult to reconcile with COVID safety concerns. Whether private lessons, group rehearsals, spreading droplets through singing, sharing percussion equipment and pianos, traveling, performing, and most of all providing face-to-face instruction for you, our student body, none of the decisions that went into shaping the following protocols have been easy! Please know that everything we have done to prepare for this semester has been done through much prayer and consultation, seeking to balance health & safety concerns with our commitment to providing you the very best in music instruction.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan

The Department of Music is committed to the health and safety of all musicians involved in its activities. Every effort will be made to protect the body, mind, and souls of the students, staff, faculty, and guests. This includes:

  • Healthy approaches to private lessons and group rehearsals that include appropriate technical exercises and clear information regarding the safe utilization of the muscles and bones associated with specific music production.
  • Facilities and equipment that are safe and instruction on proper handling of all equipment.
  • Consideration of volume levels in practice and performance spaces.
  • Rigorous academic work and musical expectations within an affirming environment.
  • Genuine concern for the wellbeing of each individual rooted in the belief that all are created unique and loved by God.

While the Department of Music will strive to foster healthy practices and environments, the faculty and staff are not trained medical professionals. When appropriate, referrals will be made to medical and counseling help provided by the university. In special cases, music related concerns may be referred to an off-campus medical specialist.

Campus Health Care Services

The following are on-campus, free health services for students, faculty, and staff of Union University.

Health Services

Counseling Services