*
banner

Encouraging findings with latest Covid-19 research

The preliminary findings of joint research offers further hope for performers and audiences alike.

Covid
  The research will now be sent for peer review

The preliminary results of the joint research undertaken by the Music Industries Association (MIA) and its sister organisation La Chambre Syndicate de la Facture Instrumentale (CSFI) into the impact from Covid-19 of playing musical instruments and signing, have been released.

Backed

As reported by 4BR, the PIC-PIV research (Protocoles pour les Instruments face au Coronavirus et Pratiques Instrumentales et Vocales) has been backed and funded by various significant music industry companies as well as the French Ministry of Culture.

The seven strong team of music and scientific experts was also supported by professional virologists to ensure academic rigour and credibility.

The preliminary findings were presented in a recent webinar by instrument maker Fanny Reyre Ménard and Michael Jousserand, a research engineer at Buffet Crampon.

Peer review

The findings will now be presented for peer review, although the key conclusions found that disinfecting instruments correctly and using protective measures would limit the transmission of Covid through music making.

It also found that wind instrument did not generate additional significant airflow, that masks and bell covers were effective barriers against droplet dispersal and that aerosols produced by instruments and singers was very small.

The seven strong team of music and scientific experts was also supported by professional virologists to ensure academic rigour and credibility4BR

Further information:

For further information go to:
https://www.mia.org.uk/2021/03/preliminary-results-of-ground-breaking-research-project-into-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-musical-instruments-and-singing/

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


NYBBGB

NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday

September 18 • You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.


Future

Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction

September 18 • The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.


cooperation and adams

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

September 18 • Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.


Dutch

Dutch judges announced

September 18 • The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd