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Vaccination and Mask Policy

Effective November 15, 2021

To ensure our patrons’ health and security, as well as the safety of our
performers and staff, the Kennedy Center has implemented the following
policy:
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a valid photo ID are
required to attend all indoor performances and events at the Kennedy
Center.
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condition or a closely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination, must
provide either proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more
than 72 hours prior to attending an indoor performance, or proof of a
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The past is present

In this three-part series, John Franklin, professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Vermont,
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explains how incomplete fragments of papyrus and stone provide clues to recreating music that hasn’t been
heard for thousands of years. Discover the influence of the ancient Greeks on classical music, opera and
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modern jazz; and join contemporary Greek musicians and scholars as they discuss cultural and historical
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today.

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professor in the Department of Classics at the University

of Vermont to meet the people who bring this ancient
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understand the slashes and squiggles that they see and
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thousand years ago and the other half is gone forever.
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Though Socrates and Plato died 2,500 years ago there is,
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of course still a country called Greece. And many modern
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Greek musicians will tell you that their art is influenced by
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the ideas of the ancients. Join us as we explore whether or

not this is true. Two modern Greek musicians and scholars
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culture has taken to bring us to the music of Greece today.
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than 72 hours prior to attending an indoor performance, or proof of a
professionally administered Antigen test conducted no more than 6 hours
prior to attending an indoor performance. Please see the full COVID safety
plan for more information on what is accepted.
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Vaccination and Mask Policy

Related Resources Effective November 15, 2021

To ensure our patrons’ health and security, as well as the safety of our
performers and staff, the Kennedy Center has implemented the following
policy:
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a valid photo ID are
required to attend all indoor performances and events at the Kennedy
Center.
Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age and patrons with a medical
condition or a closely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination, must
provide either proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more
than 72 hours prior to attending an indoor performance, or proof of a
professionally administered Antigen test conducted no more than 6 hours
prior to attending an indoor performance. Please see the full COVID safety
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3-part audio series explores different aspects of Indian music:
traditional music of Chinese and Arab cultures, to the lore of Arthurian Indian musical instruments; the styles of music across India; and what
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England, discover past and present civilizations through their arts. makes Indian music unique—and where it is going
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PATRON ADVISORY

Vaccination and Mask Policy

Effective November 15, 2021

To ensure our patrons’ health and security, as well as the safety of our
performers and staff, the Kennedy Center has implemented the following
policy:
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a valid photo ID are
MEDIA
required to attend all indoor performances and events at the Kennedy
Center.
Music of the Arab World
Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age and patrons with a medical
A 3-part audio series that explores different aspects of Arab music: the
condition or a closely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination, must
musical instruments of the Arab World; what makes Arab music unique;
provide either proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more
and the styles of music in the Arab World
than 72 hours prior to attending an indoor performance, or proof of a
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professionally administered Antigen test conducted no more than 6 hours
prior to attending an indoor performance. Please see the full COVID safety
plan for more information on what is accepted.
Masks are required at all times for all patrons and visitors regardless of
vaccination status in all indoor spaces at the Kennedy Center.
TicketDIGITAL
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Eric Friedman 

comply with these policies will not be admitted.

Director, Digital Learning
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Kenny Neal 

Manager, Digital Education Resources

Tiffany A. Bryant 
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Assistant Manager, Audience Enrichment

Joanna McKee 
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Program Coordinator, Digital Learning Effective November 15, 2021

JoDee Scissors 

To ensure our patrons’ health and security, as well as the safety of our
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performers and staff, the Kennedy Center has implemented the following
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policy:
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a valid photo ID are
                   
required to attend all indoor performances and events at the Kennedy
Center.
Generous support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is Music Theatre International; Myra and Leura Younker Endowment
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of Education. and patrons with
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Foundation; the Andrew W. than 72 Foundation;
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Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Rosemary Kennedy
professionally
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Hearst Foundations; the Herb Alpert Foundation; the Howard and
Washington; and Wells Fargo. Additional support is provided by the
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vaccination
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Dr. J. Douglas White; Laird Norton Family Foundation; Little Kids Rock; The content of these programs may have been developed under a
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performers and staff, the Kennedy Center has implemented the following
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Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a valid photo ID are
required to attend all indoor performances and events at the Kennedy
Center.
Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age and patrons with a medical
condition or a closely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination, must
provide either proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more
than 72 hours prior to attending an indoor performance, or proof of a
professionally administered Antigen test conducted no more than 6 hours
prior to attending an indoor performance. Please see the full COVID safety
plan for more information on what is accepted.
Masks are required at all times for all patrons and visitors regardless of
vaccination status in all indoor spaces at the Kennedy Center.
Ticket purchasers are responsible for communicating these rules to
whomever they provide tickets. Performance ticket holders who do not
comply with these policies will not be admitted.
Review the full policy details and requirements at

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