Hopewell Music's response to covid-19
Hopewell Music is committed to the safety and well being of our students and their families, our staff, our volunteers, and our entire community. With continued public health concerns surrounding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are doing everything we can to limit its potential spread. We are closely monitoring updates about the virus so we can stay informed and maintain a safe and supportive environment for our community.
What is hopewell music doing?
Updated on August 6, 2020
Hopewell Music’s top priority remains the health and well-being of our students, families, faculty, and staff. In light of recommendations of health officials, we will be taking the following precautions:
Administrative staff and instructors continue to work from home and are reachable via email and their direct phone lines. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at (612) 466 - 0696 or lessons@hopewellmusic.com. If you call our office please leave a message and we will return your call in 1-2 business days.
- All ensemble rehearsals are cancelled through August 2020. Ensemble members will be surveyed about participation in the upcoming weeks for the Fall Semester. Alternative rehearsal and concert plans are being considered. Please contact your ensemble director if you have any questions or concerns.
- Lessons Fall semester will be online utilizing Zoom. We will continue to monitor information surrounding the spread of COVID-19 until it is safe to resume in-person. We will update families about any changes as needed. If you encounter any barriers or have questions please contact Ellie Fregni, Program Director. Please be sure to check out our E-Learning Resource Page for worksheets, videos, and other learning tools!
Administrative staff and instructors continue to work from home and are reachable via email and their direct phone lines. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at (612) 466 - 0696 or lessons@hopewellmusic.com. If you call our office please leave a message and we will return your call in 1-2 business days.
Resources for Students and families
Unemployment Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic Meals for Students Emergency Health Insurance
- MNSure Health Insurance or call 651-300-9093, translators available, nobody will be turned away
online resources for students and teachers
information about covid-19
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses and are estimated to cause about a third of all cases of the common cold. COVID-19 is a new strain that is causing respiratory illness and has not been found in humans before. Since this particular strain of coronavirus is so new, not a lot is known about it and there is currently no confirmed vaccination or cure.
Over the few months, the Twin Cities has seen an increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. Constant updates can help spread awareness, but can also lead to increased anxiety and fear. As the effects of the ongoing pandemic continue to affect the Twin-Cities, Hopewell Music would like to remind everyone that COVID-19 is not racially or culturally specific and we completely and wholeheartedly reject the racism that has accompanied some of the discourse surrounding COVID-19.
Over the few months, the Twin Cities has seen an increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. Constant updates can help spread awareness, but can also lead to increased anxiety and fear. As the effects of the ongoing pandemic continue to affect the Twin-Cities, Hopewell Music would like to remind everyone that COVID-19 is not racially or culturally specific and we completely and wholeheartedly reject the racism that has accompanied some of the discourse surrounding COVID-19.
how can we contain covid-19?
The elderly and people with underlying health issues are the most vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, however COVID-19 can infect anybody so we have a collective responsibility to take precautions against this disease and insure the health and safety of everyone in our community, especially those who might not easily be able to fight it off. According to the Center for Disease Control, some things you can do to keep yourself and others around you from getting sick include:
- Wear a mask when out in public, especially in crowded indoor spaces
- Washing your hands thoroughly and often
- Avoiding touching your face
- Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or elbow and away from other people
- Cleaning regularly used surfaces in your home or workplace often
- Staying home when you feel sick if possible, even if you have minor symptoms