keeping you safe

For Rehearsals

If members are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms in advance of a rehearsal, they are strongly advised to take a Lateral Flow Test (LFT) if possible. If they test positive for Covid, they should not attend rehearsals. We have the following measures in place in order to protect our musicians:

• Registers are taken at each rehearsal for test-and-trace purposes. If a member receives a positive result after a rehearsal, they should let us know as soon as possible.
• To reduce the need for shared equipment, all members must bring their own music stand (if in an orchestra or big band) and pencil.
• Music will be issued upon arrival at the first rehearsal. Members must only use their own music and ensure that they bring it with them on each occasion.
• We have an online option for choir members who are unable to take part in person in the form of Monday Zoom sessions with Halesowen Show Choir – these are accessible on the choir resources page for members. Please contact hello@thepeoplesshowchoir.com if you do not have access to this.
• If positive LFTs become an issue for attendance in our orchestras as well, we will look providing online alternatives for those who are unable to make it.

For Concerts and Events

• Upon entry to the event venue, TPO staff members will take registers for test-and-trace purposes, as in rehearsals.
• During registration for musicians, hand sanitizer and spare face coverings will be made available, and these are accessible throughout the day.
• Musicians and audience members are encouraged to take a lateral flow test within 24-hours of arriving at the venue where possible, especially if they are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms.
• We offer full refunds for audience members who have bought tickets and can no longer attend as a result of testing positive for, or being a close contact of someone with, Covid-19.
• We strongly encourage audience members to wear a mask whenever possible.