From the moment we sent our survey last week, responses have come pouring in - thank you! How to plan and manage rehearsals and performances is clearly top-of-mind for all choruses as we begin the new season. We had planned to publish results after the survey closed, but with over 500 results as we write this, we felt we should share preliminary results sooner, hoping that would help.
What’s complicating many choruses' abilities to plan for the Fall is the recent resurgence of COVID cases – especially among the unvaccinated – and in some locations the reinstatement of indoor mask requirements and even proof of vaccination. Many choruses are planning rehearsals and performances based on the current situation but preparing to revise plans if a Fall surge intensifies.
Here then are preliminary results on 14 key questions, focusing specifically on Fall 2021 rehearsing and performing.
The Big Picture
Most choruses are planning to resume rehearsals and performances.
Fall 2021 Rehearsals
A majority of choruses will require singers to be fully vaccinated in order to participate.
