Rehearsals
Te Whaea
Under the Covid Protection Framework, the following protocols apply at Te Whaea.
Zoom
If you are unable to join us for rehearsals owing to these Covid restrictions, you can join us on Zoom. Simply email us for details of the coordinates so you can join us.
Under the Covid Protection Framework, the following protocols apply at Te Whaea.
- Wear a mask in common spaces i.e. Plaza, foyer, dance, and drama streets and bathrooms
- While we are singing, wearing a mask is strongly recommended
- Please avoid congregating in the common areas, including in the foyer, plaza, and streets
- Bring a warm jumper or coat - windows and doors will be open to provide good ventilation (a CO2 monitor will be used to
monitor air quality) - Take a seat (seats will be spaced 2 metres apart)
Zoom
If you are unable to join us for rehearsals owing to these Covid restrictions, you can join us on Zoom. Simply email us for details of the coordinates so you can join us.
Masks
Here's a link to a New Zealand Company that is making singers' masks. There are plenty of other options and instructions for making singers' masks on the Internet.
https://www.anelheyman.com/shop/product/542207/singers-mask--black/
If you'd like to explore some other options, visit the New Zealand Choral Federation's links and information page.
nzcf.org.nz/masks-for-singers/
https://www.anelheyman.com/shop/product/542207/singers-mask--black/
If you'd like to explore some other options, visit the New Zealand Choral Federation's links and information page.
nzcf.org.nz/masks-for-singers/
If you feel unwell
If you feel unwell, and particularly if you have any Covid symptoms, please do not attend a rehearsal.
For those unable to attend rehearsals in person – either because they are unwell or because they do not feel safe doing so, we will be broadcasting rehearsals via Zoom.
For those unable to attend rehearsals in person – either because they are unwell or because they do not feel safe doing so, we will be broadcasting rehearsals via Zoom.
Vaccination
The Core Group considers that it is desirable for all singers who attend indoor rehearsals to be fully vaccinated. This is to help limit the risk of transmission, especially to those who are immune-compromised.