Aerosol Studies on Spreading the Virus

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Thanks to our good friend (Corky Maschinot) from The Villages in Florida for sharing this with us.

NHIMA
New Horizons International
Music Association

Aerosol Studies
Preliminary Results, July 2020

Below you will find 2 links to very important studies to provide information about aerosol distribution for wind instruments.

The first link shows the preliminary results (July 10, 2020) of the “Performing Arts Aerosol Study” conducted at the University of Colorado. NHIMA has provided financial support for this study. These preliminary results are for woodwinds and brass only, future results will be posted for vocalists. Final results (peer reviewed) are not expected until the end of 2020. The study is ongoing and results will be adjusted over time as more tests will be conducted. The last few slides in this PDF presentation “General Considerations” are helpful. Please, check this link regularly as updates will be added as the study progresses.

Article 1

The John Hopkins study also has an 80 minute video with discussions about their work:

We are all very anxious to get good guidelines for the fall, but NHIMA will not be able to provide you with a set of guidelines. Preliminary results of studies will be forwarded to you as they are posted.

New Horizons groups/ensembles play in many different jurisdictions in the US, Canada and other parts of the world. First and foremost, we recommend that you follow the guidelines/recommendations of your Public Health officials and local governments about COVID related topics.
To contact NHIMA about these preliminary study results, please contact: https://newhorizonsmusic.org/contact-irene-cohen/

Stay safe and stay well,

Irene Cohen, M.D.

President, New Horizons International Music Association

This communication is sent to members of New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA). The information is potentially of interest to all participants in New Horizons Groups, so we encourage you to forward this to other members of your band or orchestra.
NHIMA Communications Committee

Bruce was a member of the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in Cedar Falls from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. He has performed with many well-known entertainers such as Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Anita Bryant, Carman Cavalara, Victor Borgie, the Four Freshman, Blackstone the Magician, Bobby Vinton and John Davidson.

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