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This pandemic will not be over until it's over for everyone, everywhere. Singing is one of
the highest-transmission activities for COVID-19, and every gathering that involves singing is
potentially a super-spreader event.
We, the undersigned, call on the Barbershop Harmony Society, Harmony, Incorporated, and Sweet Adelines International organizations at the international, district/region/area, and local chapter levels to:
- Require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, proof of positive titer (showing the presence of COVID-19 antibodies), or a medical exemption signed by an M.D., for admission to all official gatherings, including rehearsals, meetings, performances, competitions, and conventions.
- Require adequate ventilation and strongly recommend masks and social distancing, at all official gatherings, including rehearsals, meetings, performances, competitions, and conventions.
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Strongly encourage everyone–including all singers, members, directors, coaches, and
visitors–to become vaccinated, wear masks, and socially distance at all unofficial and
informal gatherings.
COVID-19 poses a potentially lethal hazard to everyone, but it holds special consequences for singers. Even without deadly consequences, the virus can permanently damage and scar lung tissue, cause paralysis of the laryngeal nerves, and cause respiratory dysfunction, all of which affect our ability to sing. We have a common goal: to get back to singing. We all need to do our part and take the necessary measures to protect our members and everyone around them, so we can gather safely and make music together again.
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Updates
September 17, 2021
I just woke up thinking about how fragile the act of singing really is and how these organizations should be doing more to keep the music alive for everyone. The comments coming in are honestly heartbreaking because so many of you are just trying to find a safe way to share your voices again. I am still trying to get someone in leadership to actually respond to these concerns but for now the silence from them is just really loud.
September 17, 2021
I honestly did not think this would gain this much steam so fast because I honestly thought people might just want to move on but reading through all these names is honestly wild on a Tuesday. It really shows that people care about their lungs and the safety of our halls and that is just honestly such a relief to see because the whole point is that we get to keep making music for a long time.
15 Comments
Full vaccinations, plus any boosters, plus masking, plus distancing is the ONLY way to truly protect our membership. Why won't our organizations do the right thing and protect membership?
my chapter is still trying to cram us into a tiny room with no airflow. its just not worth the risk anymore, please mandate the vaccines so we can actually feel safe again
At least instruct choruses to not rehearse on risers or in multi-tiered raised seating. They need to understand the gravity of the situation—literally.
Can't sing well in a mask. Do what's right for yourself, your family, your barbershop family, and you community in general.
I’m signing this because I agree with the gist of it, but vaccines are the only way to sing safely now. I feel that titers are not good enough, because antibodies to the alpha strain do not protect from Delta or other variants. A negative rapid antigen test taken directly prior to singing for those who have a medical exception would be preferable, and anyone who has had COVID has no excuse to skip out on the vaccine.
Even the SF Opera practices using singers’ masks. Keep us safe.
It's about the science and staying safe.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
This pandemic will not be over until it's over for everyone, everywhere. Singing is one of
the highest-transmission activities for COVID-19, and every gathering that involves singing is
potentially a super-spreader event.
We, the undersigned, call on the Barbershop Harmony Society, Harmony, Incorporated, and Sweet Adelines International organizations at the international, district/region/area, and local chapter levels to:
- Require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, proof of positive titer (showing the presence of COVID-19 antibodies), or a medical exemption signed by an M.D., for admission to all official gatherings, including rehearsals, meetings, performances, competitions, and conventions.
- Require adequate ventilation and strongly recommend masks and social distancing, at all official gatherings, including rehearsals, meetings, performances, competitions, and conventions.
-
Strongly encourage everyone–including all singers, members, directors, coaches, and
visitors–to become vaccinated, wear masks, and socially distance at all unofficial and
informal gatherings.
COVID-19 poses a potentially lethal hazard to everyone, but it holds special consequences for singers. Even without deadly consequences, the virus can permanently damage and scar lung tissue, cause paralysis of the laryngeal nerves, and cause respiratory dysfunction, all of which affect our ability to sing. We have a common goal: to get back to singing. We all need to do our part and take the necessary measures to protect our members and everyone around them, so we can gather safely and make music together again.
Updates
September 17, 2021
I just woke up thinking about how fragile the act of singing really is and how these organizations should be doing more to keep the music alive for everyone. The comments coming in are honestly heartbreaking because so many of you are just trying to find a safe way to share your voices again. I am still trying to get someone in leadership to actually respond to these concerns but for now the silence from them is just really loud.
September 17, 2021
I honestly did not think this would gain this much steam so fast because I honestly thought people might just want to move on but reading through all these names is honestly wild on a Tuesday. It really shows that people care about their lungs and the safety of our halls and that is just honestly such a relief to see because the whole point is that we get to keep making music for a long time.
15 Comments
yes, THIS! SAI needs to stop "protecting people's privacy" which is irrelevant in a global pandemic and require vaccination
Full vaccinations, plus any boosters, plus masking, plus distancing is the ONLY way to truly protect our membership. Why won't our organizations do the right thing and protect membership?
my chapter is still trying to cram us into a tiny room with no airflow. its just not worth the risk anymore, please mandate the vaccines so we can actually feel safe again
At least instruct choruses to not rehearse on risers or in multi-tiered raised seating. They need to understand the gravity of the situation—literally.
Can't sing well in a mask. Do what's right for yourself, your family, your barbershop family, and you community in general.
I’m signing this because I agree with the gist of it, but vaccines are the only way to sing safely now. I feel that titers are not good enough, because antibodies to the alpha strain do not protect from Delta or other variants. A negative rapid antigen test taken directly prior to singing for those who have a medical exception would be preferable, and anyone who has had COVID has no excuse to skip out on the vaccine.
Even the SF Opera practices using singers’ masks. Keep us safe.
It's about the science and staying safe.
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yes, THIS! SAI needs to stop "protecting people's privacy" which is irrelevant in a global pandemic and require vaccination