Covid-19 Safety

Because taiko involves physical exertion and yelling, and our studio space is small, we need to take steps to keep our classes and practices as safe as possible from COVID-19 and other serious infections. 

As a small performing group, it's also important to avoid having all of our members get sick at the same time before a show!

 

When you register for a class or join a practice, you agree to comply with these requirements:

1. All participants are required to wear properly fitted masks in the building and practice area (except for short periods when drinking or snacking).
   
   Note that for rehearsals or practices that involve shinobue (Japanese flute), Pittsburgh Taiko members will be unmasked while playing flute.
   
   
2. Please don’t come to class if:
   
   
   • You feel sick (with fever or respiratory symptoms that are unusual for you)
   • You have COVID-19
   • You think you might have covid or have recently been exposed
     
     
3. If you contract COVID-19 (or flu, RSV, or another airborne disease), please don't come to class or practice until your home antigen test is negative.
   
   
4. If you miss a class due to illness, we can send you a recording of any missed classes. We also can schedule a customized catch-up session when you’re ready to return.

We strongly suggest that students and members take advantage of available vaccines and boosters. 

If you have questions about these policies, please email us: pitt.taiko@gmail.com