As of 11.04.20

A new tool, COVID Reporter, has been launched on the university’s COVID-19 website.

The COVID Reporter replaces the Daily Symptom Checker with new expectations for students, faculty, and staff. This tool is simple and more comprehensive, and helps students, faculty and staff determine when to alert CSU Public Health about COVID-19 symptoms or other COVID-19 related concerns.

CSU students, faculty and staff no longer need to fill out the Daily Symptom Checker, and no longer need to document for CSU Public Health their daily screening when they are not experiencing symptoms of illness. However, students, faculty and staff must report COVID-19 symptoms immediately through the COVID Reporter, regardless of whether or not they are coming to a campus to work or attend class and regardless of the day of the week.

Students and employees should not delay reporting symptoms. Faculty and staff are required to alert the university immediately through the COVID Reporter if they believe they have COVID-19 symptoms, regardless of whether or not they are coming to a campus to work or go to class and regardless of the day of the week.

In addition to COVID-19 symptom reporting, the COVID Reporter is a platform to report the following:

• Positive COVID-19 tests administered at non-CSU sites;
• A COVID-19 concern in an academic, work or living space associated with the university;
• A potential COVID-19 exposure;
• A public health behavior violation you have witnessed by a member of the CSU community, on or off campus.

General Campus Procedures

• Please see section "COVID Reporter" for information on the daily tracking and reporting symptoms.
• Masks covering the nose and mouth are required at all times inside of and outside of the University Center for the Arts (UCA), with the exception of individuals with health conditions that preclude this. Please also see procedures for wind playing and singing below (Section "Music-specific Protocols").
• 6 ft distancing is required at all times, unless engaged in wind playing, singing, dancing, or acting. See below for distancing for those activities (Section “Music-specific Protocols,” “Dance-specific Protocols,” and “Theatre-specific Protocols”
• Individuals returning to work on campus must follow government public health guidance. CSU must comply with CDC, state and local public health orders, and Colorado Dept. of Higher Education guidance. These requirements will continue to change, so our response will continue to change as we adjust.
• Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wash their hands frequently and avoid touching their face. Hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the facility.
• Water fountains and bottle filling stations are disinfected daily but you are encouraged to bring your own water bottle. Please stay hydrated!
• Hallways will be marked with one-way signs whenever possible.
• Rooms with multiple entrances/exits will be set up with a single entry and a single exit.
• Gatherings (outside of class meeting time) in public spaces of more than 10 individuals are prohibited. Gatherings of 10 or fewer must adhere to 6 ft distancing at all times.
• Room capacities will be posted and may not be exceeded for any reason.
• Elevators are single occupancy only.
• Restrooms are single occupancy only.

Office Hours:

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance office (Room 120 UCA) will maintain limited “open” hours as follows (subject to change):

• Monday/Tuesday, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
• Wednesday/Thursday, 12-2 p.m.
• Fridays: remote only

Building Hours:

• The UCA is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. — 6:30 p.m.

Access outside of this time is by keycard from 7 a.m. — 11 p.m. daily, including weekends. Students are asked to leave the building by 11:30 p.m.

After spring break, UCA access will be by keycard only at all times.

Visitors:

Thank you for your interest in visiting CSU’s campus. Right now, our campus is focusing on maintaining a healthy environment for our current students/staff/faculty, so we are not able to offer in-person visits at this time.

For prospective students, we have a great audio tour that you can follow along as you walk around campus at your own pace. It has maps of all the stops, information and links in the descriptions, and audio blurbs from our current students about the different parts of campus. You can access the audio tour via this quick form.

When you are on campus, we just ask that you all follow our health guidelines (masks, distancing, etc.!) and note that many of the buildings on campus are only open to current students.

If you have trouble with the form, of if you just want to see the tour directly, you can find it here.

If you need help or information about the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, please email SMTD@colostate.edu. Thank you!

Phase 1—Jan.19-22 (First Week of Classes): All courses will begin online. 

Phase 2—Jan. 25 (Second Week of Classes): Selected courses with high priority for in-person learning will shift from online to face-to-face (100% in-person). 

Phase 3—Early Feb.: On Feb. 5, faculty scheduled to teach courses in the hybrid modality will be updated on the status of course transition from 100% remote to hybrid (introducing a face-to-face component) based on Larimer County Public Health guidelines.

All currently scheduled online courses will remain online for the entire semester. 

Please note the following specific to SMTD and the UCA:

• All courses, regardless of currently published modality will begin remotely on Jan. 19. This includes ensembles, labs, acting classes, dance classes, and applied lessons.
• All courses designated as F2F, including music ensemble and theatre/dance production rehearsals, studio classes, and applied lessons will begin F2F instruction on Jan. 25.
• Some hybrid courses involving specialized spaces, e.g., dance studios, CAD lab, design lab, etc, may also begin the F2F segments, but still maintain the hybrid or hyflex component. Your instructor will inform you if your hybrid course will begin the F2F component on Jan. 25 or later.

• All students registering for courses for Spring 2021 will be able to determine the modality of a course on RAMWeb. Information pertaining to this is found here:
• Students registering for face-to-face (F2F) or Hybrid courses, ensembles, or other experiences should therefore know prior to the beginning of the semester if a course is live, partially live, or entirely remote.
• If a student has a documented condition that prevents them from coming to campus, they should refer to this web link:
  • What if I'm enrolled in face-to-face courses but have a health condition that prevents me from coming to campus?  In such cases, reasonable accomdations may be worked out with the Student Disability Center.
• If a student has registered for a F2F course, but indicates that they are not comfortable coming to campus due to concerns about COVID-19, then they may choose to meet with the applicable instructor to request a remote option for the course or ensemble, noting that the instructor is under no obligation to offer a dual-modality course or ensemble.
• The student may choose to opt-out of the course or ensemble, however, if they do so, it may increase time to graduation if a student chooses to opt out of a required core course that is on a strict rotation.
• Students opting out of core major ensemble requirements must find an alternate course(s) to take in the event they need the credit to remain full-time; or will need the credit for total credits in the major or upper division credits to complete degree requirements.

General UCA Classroom, Lab, and Studio Policies

• Surgical-style masks will be worn at all times (cloth masks are acceptable). Neck gaiters, bandanas, etc. are not permitted.
• 6 ft distancing will be in effect at all times unless otherwise specified by discipline (see Dance, Music, and Theatre-Specific Protocols)
• All desks, chairs, doorknobs, computer keyboards, touch screens, and piano keyboards will be wiped down between classes
• Please allow for at least 15 minutes of air exchange between traditional lecture classes and labs. For example, for a 50-minute lecture class, please end the class after 45 minutes and exit the space immediately. For a 75-minute class, please exit the space after 60 minutes and exit the space immediately.
• 100-minute studio classes may meet for a maximum of 60 minutes in a single space. If two spaces are reserved for a single course, the class must move to the swing space after 50 minutes.
• A minimum of 30 minutes of time in all studio classes or ensemble rehearsals will be allotted between classes to allow for proper air exchange, noting that his may change as we receive updated air exchange data from the scientific team.
• There are well-established sanitization and hygiene protocols in place. This is especially critical for dance, acting, and musical rehearsal/performance applications. For example, dance floors will continue to be cleaned after each dance class. Piano keyboards must be sanitized using peroxide wipes after each use. All lab stations must be wiped down after each use using peroxide wipes.
• Each instructor will establish a seating chart, which will be adhered to throughout the semester. Seating charts are due to the SMTD office (via e-mail) to Sandra Sanchez no later than Monday, Jan. 25.

Dance-specific Protocols

• All locker rooms are closed for the semester — all students must come to classed dressed in appropriate dance attire.
• University Dance Theatre (UDT): Students enter through main doors (audience doors) and exit through stage left exit and immediately go outside.
• Large Studio 101: Students enter from main doors and exit through exterior door.
• Small Studio 102: Only one door; students must enter/exit through same door; plans for UDT and 101 prevent students in our main hallway. No congregating near entrances.
• Barres are marked off in 12 ft increments; students stay in their assigned place.
• Studios and dance theatre stage are marked off with 12 ft square areas for students.
• Dancers must move within their specific area and may not cross over into another dancer's space. A physical distance of 10 ft (12 ft to center) must be maintained at all times.
• Musicians (piano and percussion only) must be stationed at least 10 ft (12 ft to center) from dancers at all times.
• Surgical style face masks (may be cloth) required at all times. Neck gaiters and bandanas are not permitted.
• Dance shoes or socks are required in all classes.
• Maximum rehearsal/studio class time is 60 minutes.
• There will be a 30-minute break between rehearsals/studio classes to allow for air exchange.
• All spaces must be vacated immediately following class or rehearsal; no student/staff/faculty occupancy outside of class or rehearsal is permitted.
• If we have students/class with one faculty member, that group of students should be the same each time. Students who live together should be in the same group.
• Students will have assigned places on barres and in the studio.
• PPE must be worn at all times by the person(s) disinfecting the studios.

Music-specific Protocols

Applied Lessons/Studio Classes/Applied Lesson Rehearsals

All applied lessons and studio classes will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face (F2F) instruction and remote instruction. Because of this, all students needing one will be provided a high-quality USB microphone as well as instructions covering minimum technical considerations for remote learning. Microphones can be reserved by filling out the instrument/microphone rental/loan form found here.

• Voice
  • For applied lessons involving singing, all lessons will be delivered remotely or F2F.
  • F2F Lessons will be held in Griffin, IRH, ORH, and University Theatre.
  • Rooms, days, and times for F2F lessons will be scheduled as soon as all ensembles have been scheduled.
  • Normally, all individuals, including student, instructor, coach, and pianist, must wear a surgical-style mask (may be cloth) at all times. Neck gaiters, buffs, bandanas, etc. are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Please see protocols below for a single unmasked singer.
  • If lessons are scheduled in Griffin or ORH, it is acceptable for a single student singer to be unmasked. In such cases, the instructor/coach and pianist must be at least 25 ft away from the student singer and masked at all times. The student singer must wear a mask at all times when not singing.
  • If all parties are masked, there must be at least 10 ft distancing L/R, Front/Back (12 ft to center) between the voice student, faculty member, and pianist.
  • Studio classes involving singing will be delivered remotely, unless all parties are masked at all times.
  • Maximum Lesson/Coaching/Rehearsal/Studio Class time is 30 minutes in all scenarios.
  • There must be 30 minutes of air change time between lessons.

• Woodwinds and Brass
  • F2F lessons, studio classes, and rehearsals will be held in large volume spaces,
    e. g., ORH, Griffin, IRH, Runyon, 202, 204, 158, G212, 136, 142, etc.
  • All individuals, including students, instructors, and pianists must maintain at least 10 ft distancing L/R, Front/Back (12 ft to center).
  • All players will be masked when not playing, using a surgical style mask (may be cloth). Neck gaiters, buffs, bandanas, etc. are not permitted.
  • Bell covers are required for all wind instruments.
  • CSU will provide one bell cover for each student.
  • Brass players, baritone saxophonists, and other instruments with spit-valves must use a disposable absorptive cloth pad or a container with a Clorox or peroxide wipe inside to collect moisture from spit-valves. Puppy pads or diapers are examples of appropriate materials. These must be disposed of immediately following each rehearsal at designated receptacles in rehearsal spaces.
  • Lessons/rehearsals/studio classes may not exceed 30 minutes.
  • There must be a 30-minute break between lessons/rehearsals/studio classes to allow for air exchange.
  • Rooms, days, and times for lessons will be scheduled as soon as all ensembles have been scheduled.
  • Music stands, piano keyboards, etc. will be disinfected between sessions and will not be shared.

• Strings/Percussion/Keyboard/Composition
  • Applied lessons for strings/piano/percussion will be taught F2F in spaces that will allow for 6 ft distancing and appropriate air exchange.
  • F2F lessons for harp, guitar, viola and violoncello will be scheduled in spaces other than the current respective studios.
  • F2F lessons for percussion, piano, bass and violin may be held in those respective studios, but lessons and/or coachings with piano will be scheduled in larger spaces.
  • Rooms, days, and times for lessons for guitar, harp, violoncello and bass, and for collaborative work will be scheduled as soon as all ensembles have been scheduled.
  • Maximum F2F lesson time is 30 minutes.
  • There must be 30 minutes of air change time between lessons.
  • All individuals will wear a surgical style mask (may be cloth)  at all times. Neck gaiters, e.g., Buff and bandanas are not acceptable.
  • Music stands, piano keyboards, etc. will be disinfected between sessions and will not be shared.

Ensemble and Performance Rehearsal/Production

• All rehearsal and production experiences will adhere to current CSU Public Health, CDC and local/state public health guidelines at all times, including the use of masks, mitigation protocols, and the maintenance of safe distancing and room occupancy times as appropriate to specific instruments/voice.
• Ensemble Auditions
  • All ensemble auditions will be remote.
• Woodwinds and Brass
  • A maximum of 24 individuals (23 players, one conductor) are allowed, regardless of the size of the room, noting some groups may be smaller due to room size and air exchange rates.
  • All players must maintain at least 10ft distancing L/R, Front/Back (12 ft to center).
  • If string players are incorporated with winds, there must be at least 10 ft distancing L/R, Front/Back (12 ft to center) between wind and string players.
  • If wind players are incorporated with percussion or piano, there must be at least 10 ft distancing L/R, Front/Back (12 ft to center) between wind and percussionists/pianists.
  • When possible, trumpet and trombone players should not be placed behind other players.
  • When possible, horn players should not be placed in front of other players.
  • All players will be masked when not playing, using a surgical style mask (may be cloth). Neck gaiters, buffs, bandanas, etc. are not permitted.
  • Bell covers are required for all wind instruments.
  • CSU will provide one bell cover for each student.
  • Brass players, baritone saxophonists, and other instruments with spit-valves must use a disposable absorptive cloth pad or a container with a Clorox or peroxide wipe inside to collect moisture from spit-valves. Puppy pads or diapers are examples of appropriate materials. These must be disposed of immediately following each rehearsal at designated receptacles in rehearsal spaces. 
  • Rehearsals may not exceed 30 minutes.
  • There must be a 30-minute break between rehearsals to allow for air exchange.
  • Music stands, piano keyboards, etc. will be disinfected between sessions and will not be shared.
  • Sharing of instruments is prohibited.
• Choral Ensembles
  • Choral ensembles will be delivered with a combination of small groups of students face-to-face (F2F) indoors/outdoors and remotely.
  • Indoor rehearsals will occur in large volume spaces, e.g., Runyon, ORH, etc.
  • In-person singing is limited to a maximum of 10 students (plus 1 conductor and 1 pianist.
  • All individuals must wear a surgical-style mask (may be cloth) at all times. Neck gaiters, buffs, bandanas, etc. are not permitted.
  • All individuals, including conductor and pianist, must maintain at least 10 ft distancing L/R, Front/Back (12 ft to center).
  • Choral ensembles may meet F2F, with standard 6 ft distancing and masks, but there shall be no singing or humming permitted in with this distancing. This is considered to be a classroom experience where non-singing activities are applied, e. g., diction, translations, theory, history, etc.
  • For indoors activities without singing, class size shall not exceed the COVID-19 room capacity of Runyon Hall (45).
  • Rehearsals may not exceed 30 minutes.
  • There must be a 30-minute break between rehearsals to allow for air exchange. All persons must exit the space during air exchange times.
  • Music stands, piano keyboards, etc. will be disinfected between sessions and will not be shared.
• String/Piano/Percussion
  • Players will be spaced at 6 ft intervals (7.5 ft to center).
  • All individuals must wear a surgical-style mask (may be cloth)  at all times. Neck gaiters, buffs, bandanas, etc. are not permitted.
  • If string players are incorporated with winds, there must be at least 10 ft distancing L/R, Front/Back (12 ft to center) between wind and string players.
  • Rehearsals (strings/percussion/piano) may not exceed 60 minutes. If wind players are incorporated, the maximum rehearsal time is 30 minutes.
  • There must be a 30-minute break between rehearsals to allow for air exchange.
  • Music stands, piano keyboards, etc. will be disinfected between sessions and will not be shared.
  • Percussion sticks, mallets, bows, rosin,  etc. will not be shared.
• Opera
  • Opera will focus on the radio play The Old Maid and the Thief
    For F2F rehearsals:
    • In-person singing is limited to a maximum of 10 students (plus 1 conductor and 1 pianist.
    • All individuals must wear a surgical-style mask (may be cloth)  at all times. Neck gaiters, buffs, bandanas, etc. are not permitted.
    • All individuals, including conductor and pianist, must maintain at least 10 ft distancing L/R, Front/Back (12 ft to center).
    • All individuals must wear a surgical-style mask (may be cloth) at all times.
    • Neck gaiters, buffs, bandanas, etc. are not permitted.
    • No contact or close dancing is permitted.
    • A maximum of 10 individuals (nine students, one faculty member) is allowed.
    • Rehearsals may not exceed 30 minutes.
    • There must be a 30-minute break between rehearsals to allow for air exchange.
  • If Aviom rehearsal spaces are utilized for singing without a mask, these are for single occupancy, with a maximum of 60 minutes in the space, followed by a 30-minute air exchange.
  • Music stands, piano keyboards, etc. will be disinfected between sessions and will not be shared.

Classrooms/Spaces

• Classrooms with two entrances (GCH, ORH, 136, 142, 158, 202, 204): students will enter one way, exit the other (staggered).
• Classrooms with one entrance (IRH, Runyon, G212, 218, 220, Music Tech Lab): students will enter one at a time, in cues; exit the same manner.
• All spaces must be vacated immediately following class or rehearsal.
• Piano keyboards will be sanitized as per Steinway protocols using hydrogen peroxide wipes after each use.
• All spaces must be vacated immediately following class or rehearsal; no student/staff/faculty occupancy outside of class and rehearsal is permitted.

Music Therapy Clinics/Practicum/Research Plan

• Clinic Spaces – room requirements/limits posted on the clinic doors. For all spaces:
  • Use hand sanitizer upon entering the space.
  • Individuals required to use cleansing products to wipe down surfaces before and after use.
  • Face masks required at all times in the music therapy clinics, offices, and research lab.
  • Clinic spaces need to be vacated immediately following use.
  • Social distancing required in clinic waiting area/clinical spaces.
  • Do not exceed the person limits in the clinic rooms/lab space.
  • Adhere to room turn-over time in between use.
• Telehealth sessions will be offered to clinical populations for the Fall 2020 semester.
• Music therapy research in the music therapy clinics and Brainwaves Research Lab will continue with protocols approved by the Institutional Review Board, CSU Office for the Vice President for Research, and the appropriate colleges. 

Theatre-specific Protocols

Rehearsals, Acting Classes, Singing Classes, Performances

All participants, including students, faculty and staff will wear masks at all times while on the UCA grounds and inside the UCA unless indicated below. All participants must adhere to applicable distancing and other health protocols as outlined below, subject to daily guidance.

Indoor and Outdoor Activities

• Acting
  • All students engaged in scene work in classes, rehearsals, or performances will be spaced at 10 ft intervals (12 ft to center) and masked. 6 ft distancing (7.5 ft to center) is potentially possible, with a combination of face masks and face shields. Masks must be a surgical style mask (may be cloth). Neck gaiters and/or bandanas are not permitted.
  • Performance classes, rehearsals, or performances will last no more than 50 minutes, with a 30-minute room vacancy between sessions to allow for adequate air exchange. All individuals must vacate the room (no loitering). Swing spaces to allow for 100-minutes of total class time will be scheduled, if adequate spaces are available.
  • All individuals in the classes, rehearsals, or performances are required to wear masks at all times, both in and outdoors.
• Singing
  • All students engaged in singing in classes, rehearsals, or performances will be spaced at 10 ft intervals (12 ft to center) and masked. Masks must be a surgical style mask (may be cloth). Neck gaiters and/or bandanas are not permitted.
  • Performance classes, rehearsals, or performances involving singing will last no more than 30 minutes, with a 30-minute room vacancy between sessions to allow for adequate air exchange. All individuals must vacate the room (no loitering).
  • All individuals in the classes, rehearsals, or performances are required to wear masks at all times, both in and outdoors.
• Single Actor or Singer
  • If classes, rehearsals, or performances are scheduled in the UT, IRH, Griffin or ORH, it is acceptable for a single student actor or singer to be unmasked. In such cases, all other individuals, e.g., tech crew, instructor/coach and pianist must be at least 25 ft away from the student singer/actor. The student must wear a mask at all times when not singing or acting.
  • In these cases all other (non-singing) individuals must wear a surgical style mask (may be cloth) at all times and maintain a minimum of 6ft (7.5ft to center) distancing from each other at all time.
• Dancing and Stage Combat
  • No close contact or stage combat or close dancing is permitted.
  • Students engaged in dancing or stage combat must wear a surgical style face mask (may be cloth)  at all times. Neck gaiters and bandanas are not permitted.
  • All individuals engaged in dancing and stage combat must maintain 10 ft distancing (12 ft to center) at all times.
  • All individuals engaged in dancing and stage combat must move within their specific area and may not cross over into another dancer’s or actor’s space.
  • Props, computer keyboards, and other equipment, etc. will be disinfected between sessions and will not be shared.
  • Classrooms with two entrances (UT, Studio Theatre, and 240): students will enter one way, exit the other (staggered).
  • Classrooms with one entrance (218, 238, 242, CAD Lab, Design Lab): students will enter one at a time, in queues; exit the same manner. Avoid congregating.
  • All spaces must be vacated immediately following class or rehearsal; no student/staff/faculty occupancy outside of class and rehearsal time is permitted.
  • See above regarding rehearsals, performance, and instructional modalities.
  • No close contact or stage combat or close dancing is permitted. Stage combat and choreography is permitted within the above distancing and masking standards.
  • Props, computer keyboards, and other equipment, etc. will be sanitized between sessions and will not be shared.
  • Maximum rehearsal/class/performance time is 30 minutes.
  • There must be 30 minutes of air change time between sessions.

Production Shops

• Scene, Paint, Electrics, Props, and Audio
  • Maximum of eight people in the scene shop.
  • Maximum of four people in the paint, electrics, and audio shops.
  • Maximum of five people in the prop shop.
    • Stagger student shifts as appropriate.
  • Assign tools each day so they aren’t shared when possible.
    • When tools are limited and must be shared, clean between users.
  • Spread worktables out to keep 6 ft between workers.
  • Sanitize tools and equipment at the end of each day with Clorox or peroxide wipes or disinfecting spray and disposable towels.
  • Facemask required at all times.
  • Hand washing at the beginning and end of each student’s work shift.
  • Use metal shop when possible to keep people more spread apart.
  • Keep teams as consistent as possible to limit interaction between multiple people.
  • Maintain a clean and organized shop to limit exposed surfaces.
  • Give every worker their own PPE including safety glasses, earplugs, N95 masks, and work gloves.

• Costume Shop
  • Maximum of eight people in the costume shop.
    • Stagger student shifts as appropriate.
  • Assign tools each day so they aren’t shared when possible.
    • When tools are limited and must be shared, clean between users.
  • Sanitize tools and equipment at the end of each day with Clorox or peroxide wipes or disinfecting spray and disposable towels.
  • Facemask required at all times.
  • Hand washing at the beginning and end of each student’s work shift.
  • Keep teams as consistent as possible to limit interaction between multiple people.
  • Maintain a clean and organized shop to limit exposed surfaces.
  • Students enter from main hallway door and exit through the door by the stairwell.
  • Students must clock in on their phones. If they are unable to do so, they will have the costume shop manager do it for them.
  • Designated workspaces for each student.
  • Designer computer must be sanitized after every use.
• Fittings
  • Masks required at all times.
    Draper and Designer must wear gloves as well.
  • Maximum time for fittings is 15 minutes.
  • Sanitize fitting room after every fitting.
  • Allow 30 minutes between fittings.