In a giving mood? Raise DOUBLE donations this month for the Sing Up Foundation - simply register for a free account and shop to get started: https://bit.ly/3T917lE7lE #musiccharity #mentalhealthcharity #childrenscharity

Did you catch our last live conversation? We've got another one for your diary...

“Does everything we say about singing and connection at the Sing Up Foundation hold up out here, at pace, with a large crowd of kids?” Our Joint Head, Baz Chapman, reflects on what Big Sings can teach us about connection, belonging and shared singing. Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4xTK8Tv #musiced

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One of many moments of wisdom from today's live discussion. 🙌 Missed the session? No problem! You can watch it back here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gIE5ZiVWnQ

We're live on Facebook! We're exploring what impact our repertoire choices can have on the young people in the room with us. Join the conversation now: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DfDU9fw8m/ #SingingForMentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #MusicEducation

Live at 1pm today 🎶 Do the songs matter? An hour on repertoire, agency and young people's mental health, with Mark Bick, Chanté Osagiede and Jenny Trattles. Free to join, no booking needed. www.youtube.com/@SingUpFoundation #MusicEducation #YouthMentalHealth #SingingForWellbeing #EduSky

This is happening TOMORROW! Join us at 1pm alongside fellow practitioners as we explore the question: Do the songs matter? If they do, what does that mean for our practice and the choices we make in our work? share.google/sfoeBhQO5Ov6...

Do the songs matter? Repertoire, agency and young people's mental health | Sing Up Foundation

No matter our intentions, a song can reach a young person or push them away. A live conversation on repertoire, agency and young people's mental health, with Mark Bick, Chanté Osagiede and Jenny Tratt...

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Looking for our next webinar? This is it! We're just calling it a live conversation instead...

We'll be discussing this question in more detail in our upcoming webinar or - as we'd prefer to call it - 'live conversation' on Friday! Learn more here: www.singupfoundation.org/event-detail...

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Does the music itself matter, or does it matter more who's leading it? Benjamin Turner on facilitation, culture and belonging, and why well-intentioned choices can sometimes shut young people's culture out. Link to full episode in thread 👇🧵

How do we choose repertoire that helps young people feel safe, included and connected? Jenny Trattles has spent much of her career exploring that question.

What does repertoire look and feel like from a young person's perspective?

ICYMI - join our live conversation on repertoire, agency and young people's mental health and explore what practitioners, researchers and young people are helping us discover about the role of song choice in creating safe, meaningful singing experiences. Link in thread👇

Meet the special guests joining us for our live discussion on repertoire, agency and young people's mental health. 🎵 Mark Bick  🎤 Chanté Osagiede  🎼 Jenny Trattles

Music can uplift, but it can unsettle too. How should that shape our repertoire choices?

🎶 Choir leaders, festive concert planning season is almost here! If your choir supports a charity at Christmas, we'd love you to choose the Sing Up Foundation. Help more children experience the benefits of singing. 💙 https://f.mtr.cool/vajhta3dl8

Some of the science behind the magic - this lovely feature from CBS News Chicago explores the emotional benefits of singing and humming out loud. 👇

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Looking for our next webinar? This is it! We're just calling it a live conversation instead...

Do the songs matter? What we're learning from practitioners suggests that song choice may matter more than we often realise.

Recent research shared by Professor Graham Welch suggests that it's participation itself, rather than musical accuracy, that appears most closely linked with wellbeing. What do you think? Can participation and excellence strengthen each other? #musiceducation #singingforhealth

What becomes possible when young people feel they belong? Our publication explores how singing can help build connection, belonging and a sense that your voice matters. A powerful reflection for #WorldYouthDay. #musiceducation #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #singforconnection

"Would you like me to sing it instead?" Professor Graham Welch shares a story that captures children's natural musicality and why singing is about far more than accuracy. 🎧 https://f.mtr.cool/jdlberaqtl #musiced #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth #singforconnection

Many mental health challenges are shaped by experiences of disconnection. That idea led us to develop Connection Theory: an emerging framework exploring how singing can help create connection when the right conditions are in place.  Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/amrloozeeh

"Music isn't a luxury. It's a biological necessity." Wonderful TEDx talk from Consultant Music Therapist and Resilient Rhythms co-founder Louise Kelly. Louise explores how rhythm and sound shape our brains, bodies and relationships throughout life:

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This is quite the discussion, and has steeled my resolve to have a grown-ups class this coming year.

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Why do babies listen longer to singing than speech? B'Opera's Zoe Challenor & Prof Rosie Perkins (RCM) on singing, postnatal recovery & parent-baby wellbeing.🎶https://f.mtr.cool/krwbsjizao #musiced #edusky #SingForConnection

Does the music itself matter, or does it matter more who's leading it? Benjamin Turner on facilitation, culture and belonging, and why well-intentioned choices can sometimes shut young people's culture out. Link to full episode in thread 👇🧵

Looking for a designated charity this year? Whether you're a workplace, choir, school, or community group, we'd love you to consider supporting the Sing Up Foundation.

New research is exploring how singing, alongside skin-to-skin contact and other supportive care, may help support infants’ pain regulation: https://f.mtr.cool/qycqthqlde #SingUpFoundation #SingingForWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #ArtsandHealth

What helps people thrive? Self-Determination Theory suggests wellbeing is supported by autonomy, competence and relatedness.

Why do babies listen longer to singing than speech? B'Opera's Zoe Challenor & Prof Rosie Perkins (RCM) on singing, postnatal recovery & parent-baby wellbeing.🎶https://f.mtr.cool/krwbsjizao #musiced #edusky #SingForConnection

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What if inspiring children through music isn't just about creating future musicians? Sometimes it's in the connections, relationships and opportunities for development it creates right now. https://f.mtr.cool/olsyqxjrsl