Mask wearing is optional on the Boston campus. In accordance with the city of Boston, mask wearing continues to be required in the Berklee Testing Center and in other healthcare settings, including Health and Wellness offices.
If you choose to continue wearing a mask, please be sure to wear a properly fitted, high-quality mask, such as N-95, KN-95, or KF-94 masks.
It is also recommended that all close contacts wear masks for at least three days after exposure to a positive case.
Mask Recommendations for Singers and Wind and Brass Instrument Players
If you choose to wear a mask, please review the tips and resources below.
Singers
If you choose to wear a mask, you may wish to purchase a Resonance-95 mask. The Resonance-95 mask is N95-compliant and features adjustable head straps and internal construction that holds the fabric away from the mouth so that inhaling is more comfortable and jaw movement does not disrupt mask placement. The sizing of this mask runs large.
Wind and Brass Instrumentalists
If you choose to wear a mask, you may wish to purchase a specialized mask from the National Educational Music Company.
You may also choose to purchase a bell cover from one of the following sources:
In addition, you should practice water key etiquette:
- Drape the water valve and collect condensate in a towel or WindSorb.
- Disinfect towel/WindSorb after use.
- Empty spit valves into a puppy pad, WindSorb, or cloth that is disposed of by the user.
