COVID-19 UPDATE
For Teachers, Parents & Students:
In-person Piano and String lessons can resume in Phase 3. Voice and Wind/brass are permitted during Phase 4.1 which begins June 22, 2020.
On June 10, 2020, the Province of Saskatchewan informed the provincial executive of the SRMTA that piano and string in-person lessons could now resume. On June 16, the Province of Saskatchewan informed us that one-on-one voice and wind/brass lessons can resume on June 22, 2020.
Click here to get the most up-to-date Government of Saskatchewan re-opening announcements and guidelines. Teachers are advised to check the specifics of these guidelines before resuming in-person lessons.
Public Health
We know that this spring has been challenging, both professionally and personally. As we see Saskatchewan making progress, we want to offer suggestions on what measures you might take in your private studios to help keep you and your students safe when you resume in-person lessons.
SRMTA’s recommendations are taken from Public Health Saskatchewan and Reopening the Province Saskatchewan's re-opening plan. For the most up-to-date directives, we suggest that you contact Public and visit Saskatchewan’s reopening directly.
Resources for online teaching
If you choose to teach online, please take some time to research your options and equipment needed. There are many resources available for this. Here are a few resources that some have found helpful.
SRMTA Executive Committee
srmta.registrar@gmail.com
In-person Piano and String lessons can resume in Phase 3. Voice and Wind/brass are permitted during Phase 4.1 which begins June 22, 2020.
On June 10, 2020, the Province of Saskatchewan informed the provincial executive of the SRMTA that piano and string in-person lessons could now resume. On June 16, the Province of Saskatchewan informed us that one-on-one voice and wind/brass lessons can resume on June 22, 2020.
Click here to get the most up-to-date Government of Saskatchewan re-opening announcements and guidelines. Teachers are advised to check the specifics of these guidelines before resuming in-person lessons.
Public Health
- To inquire about Covid-19 and public health, email covid19@health.gov.sk.ca
- Canada's Covid-19 Economic Response Plan
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
- The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a Business Response Team to better support businesses in the province dealing with the economic challenges resulting from COVID-19. For more information, we suggest contacting the Business Response Team by calling 1-844-800-8688, emailing mailto:supportforbusiness@gov.sk.ca or by visiting Information for businesses or workers.
We know that this spring has been challenging, both professionally and personally. As we see Saskatchewan making progress, we want to offer suggestions on what measures you might take in your private studios to help keep you and your students safe when you resume in-person lessons.
SRMTA’s recommendations are taken from Public Health Saskatchewan and Reopening the Province Saskatchewan's re-opening plan. For the most up-to-date directives, we suggest that you contact Public and visit Saskatchewan’s reopening directly.
Resources for online teaching
If you choose to teach online, please take some time to research your options and equipment needed. There are many resources available for this. Here are a few resources that some have found helpful.
- Royal Conservatory- https://www.rcmusic.com/teaching/how-to-teach-music-online
- Clavier Companion- https://www.claviercompanion.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwz4z3BRCgARIsAES_OVfjw1l4AL33AZFbxp3ZGo6IVG5R1UvoeONO_ikBL4RI3yDui_2HUZAaAh0aEALw_wcB
- If you are teaching in a more rural area and the internet is not as reliable, you may be able to use your cell phone's data to connect. Many providers now offer unlimited data but please check with them for any costs that may be incurred.
SRMTA Executive Committee
srmta.registrar@gmail.com