1. Obligatory Mask Use

all classes (in status “2g” as “3g”) take place obligatorily only with mask and with 1,5 meter distance, regardless of the artistic discipline. For exceptions, see #2.

a) It is possible to work with medical masks instead of FFP2, which have to be changed regularly (depending on the discipline at least every hour, better every half hour).

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2. Exceptions from the obligatory mask use

There are exceptions to the mask requirement for the following disciplines

• Wind instruments,
• singing,
• speech training
• drama
• dance.

a) In the lessons / artistic work of the aforementioned disciplines

applies to ensembles:

• all those who cannot wear a mask must have received a third vaccination.
• Distance: 1.5 meters.
• Ventilation regulations must be taken into account.
• Masks must be put on immediately outside of artistic work.
• The lessons are voluntary

applies to individual lessons / for duets (with max. three persons):

• work without a mask requires a “2g” plus a negative rapid test (2g - double vaccination or recovered).
• Distance 1.5 meters.
• Ventilation regulations must be taken into account.
• Classes are held on a voluntary basis.

• • Teaching / artistic formats on a larger scale in which the participants only present the status “2g” (without third vaccination), are only possible as an exception with a negative PCR test.
  • Alternatively, the lessons are to be conducted digitally.

b) For examinations / competitions for ensembles (up to 5 persons):

Masks do not have to be worn if

• all persons have received the third vaccination
• distance: 1.5 meters is kept.
• Masks must be put on immediately outside the artistic work.

If only 2 persons play in an examination situation, the mask obligation can be omitted if

• a status of “2g+” exists,
• distance: 1,5 meter is kept.
• The masks must be put on immediately outside the artistic work.

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3.    regulations for disciplines that take place with body contact

• if the minimum distance of 1,5 meters is not kept, the participants must be triple vaccinated
• if only “2g” is presented, a PCR test must also be presented.
• masks are mandatory.

4.  regulations for upcoming test situations

a) No mask obligation in case of third vaccination and 1.5 meter distance

• in the faculties of music and performing arts,
• Jazz
• Dance

b) Masks are mandatory in examination situations involving contact with the body and failure to maintain a distance of 1.5 meters.

c) If no third vaccination is available, “2g” plus current PCR test applies.

5.  regulations for entrance examinations (for disciplines that must necessarily work without a mask: such as singing, acting, wind instruments).

a) single performances without mask, requires “2gplus” (with negative rapid test) status.
b) If only “2g” status is present for participants in group examinations, a current PCR test must be submitted.
c) In addition to b), masks are mandatory for test situations with body contact and non-compliance with the distance of 1.5 meters.

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6.    regulations for office work

• Work is to be carried out only in individual offices
• Open-plan offices are evaluated by special regulations
• For all office workplaces, at least 50% mobile working is to be provided, if possible.

7.  regulations for committee meetings

• Meetings are to be moved to the digital, as far as possible without restrictions.
• Exceptions may be hearings in the artistic field.
  • These can only take place without a mask if the persons can already show a third vaccination and
  • the minimum distance of 1.5 Meters can be maintained. 

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8.     general regulations

• The PCR test is valid for 48 hours from the time of testing. Pool testing may possibly be provided in coordination if needed.
• Persons vaccinated 2 times and recovered in the last 3 months after vaccination breakthrough will be treated as a person with third vaccination/booster vaccination.
• Adequate ventilation cycles every 30min must be ensured. The use of CO2 lights is recommended.
• Teachers over the age of 60 without 3rd vaccination are recommended digital classes.
• Teachers in a risk group without 3rd vaccination teach digitally.
• If digital instruction is possible, this form of instruction should be preferred.
• Events with an audience may only take place after 2gplus (plus= negative rapid test, not older than 24h).
• The use of our cafeterias when staying / eating indoors is also only possible with 2gplus.