CMEA met with California Department of Public Health in early June to discuss recommendations for getting music education back into the classroom safely. 

CMEA has since also provided the July 16 updated guidelines from the aerosol study, posted here. Currently, the CDPH language for guidance regarding the music classroom is included in the following places on their website, but they have also posted a statement that updated guidance will be forthcoming.

We are continuing to work on proposed guidance for music education / performing arts post June 15^th. In the interim, for consistency in youth settings, please see current CDPH masking guidance and associated FAQ regarding masking indoors for youth settings. When we have updated guidance, we will be sure to let you know. 

What is covered under “youth settings?”

• “Youth settings” include K-12 schools and child care, and also cover day camps for youth, youth sports and other youth activities, including theater and music performances and band. Updated CDC guidance is forthcoming for youth settings.”
• “During activities when increased exhalation occurs, such as singing, shouting, band, or sports and exercise. Move these activities outdoors or to large, well-ventilated space, when possible” (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html).
  

CMEA is actively engaging with CDPH to encourage the release of the updated guidance and are hopeful that it will be posted soon. Please watch our CMEA News feed and the CMEA FaceBook page for updates and please feel free to reach out again if you have further questions.