Ensembles are an important experience. Our conductors have been working to find ways to make this happen and with the assistance of the Bicknell Center for the Arts staff have found ways to maintain safety standards for the wind and orchestra ensembles. Chamber music and small ensembles will utilize social distancing and masking procedures. This page has specific information dealing with ensembles. Please note: this is a developing situation. We will continue monitoring and adapting as necessary. 

In instrumental ensembles all participants will wear face masks. Wind players will use a slotted face mask while playing indoors. This mask can be closed when not playing. Most of the wind instruments will be fitted with bell covers. Both the slotted mask and bell cover will be provided.

This page has information on how to properly clean your mask.

The building and campus have resumed regular hours. We ask that until fall classes start, you continue to practice at home. We will publish guidelines for use of the McCray practice rooms once students return to campus.

Special note to brass players: bring a small condensation (spit) towel or pet pad. These need to be cleaned regularly. DO NOT EMPTY SPIT VALVES ON THE FLOOR.

Students, faculty, staff and visitors must wear a face mask covering their mouths and noses in campus buildings, except while eating, or while alone in an enclosed private, single occupancy space. Face masks must be worn in non-private, single-occupant spaces that others use (public bathrooms, copier rooms, public study rooms). For the complete policy go here. 

Individuals with recognized disabilities that prevent wearing a face mask who need reasonable accommodations should contact the Office of Institutional Equity (for employees) or Student Accommodations (for students) for assistance.

See above information about facemasks in ensemble rehearsals. 

For information on how to keep your mask clean, click here. 

Please contact the International Programs & Services office here.