Covid-19 update: 1 September

 I very much hope that the return of most pupils to schools next week will herald the gradual return of music lessons and activities whether that’s online, face to face or a blend of the two. The Covid-19 advice from the Government will undoubtedly be updated frequently over the coming weeks and we will endeavour to keep you updated with any changes we need to make to music activities.

 We are keen to get back to lessons in schools but the return to face to face teaching will vary from school to school. To ensure our teachers have appropriate training, we will delay the start of our visits to schools until Monday 21 September, at the very earliest. If a school is unable to accommodate visiting music teachers safely, the return to music lessons may be delayed further.

 We encourage pupils to consider opting for online tuition if their school needs to delay the return of visiting music teachers. Lessons starting online can then resume to normal once the school allows visitors on site.

 Although it is not possible to return to our Music Centres yet, we are looking forward to junior, intermediate and youth ensemble players starting the term in our Virtual Music Centre. The first sessions start on Saturday 19 September. If your child is interested in getting involved, please go to: https://www.westsussexmusic.co.uk/page.cfm?title=virtual-music-centre 

 Wishing you all the very best for what I hope will be an increasingly musical term ahead.

James Underwood

Chief Executive

West Sussex Music

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