Public Announcements
Seniority Authority - The Power of Purpose
In this NH PBS episode of Seniority Authority - The Power of Purpose the New Horizons Band at PMAC (Portsmouth Music and Art Centre) under the leadership of Russ Grazier is featured. It is a strong reminder how introducing music making at a higher age brings valuable purpose in people’s lives. Thanks to Russ Grazier and his team for all he does at PMAC.
University of Colorado Boulder Aerosol Study
Update August 9th, 2022-Covid Mitigation Survey Results
In the Spring of 2022, the NFHS, CBDNA, and the International Aerosol Study Coalition embarked on a collaborative study with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine the effect of recommend COVID-19 prevention strategies in the performing arts classrooms during the Fall 2021 Semester. The NFHS distributed an electronic survey to staff who direct bands, choirs, general music, and orchestra programs, in the K-12 school and collegiate settings. The objective of the survey was to collect information on which mitigations were implemented in music programs from August 1-December 15, 2021. Surveys were sent to a national sample, and 4,808 staff responded.
Watch the 3-Minute Results Analysis Video
February 10, 2022 Updated Guidelines- Performing Arts Aerosol Study
The International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol Study has issued updated guidelines for music related activites. The study, sponsored in-part by New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA) has released several updates as new data is reviewed related to the spread of Covid 19.
These suggestions are meant to provide some best practices as we move out of the pandemic.
