Jolly Good Sing

Singing has many proven health benefits both physical and emotional.

On a physical level, singing improves our breathing and posture as well as improving the concentration. It also helps listening skills. On a day-to-day level, singing with others promotes an overall increase in confidence, memory and general well-being.

There has been extensive research over the past decade on the benefits of singing in groups and singing has become a recognised therapy in the fields of mental health, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

 

It is also great fun

 

Here are some links to a small number of relevant educational
and research projects in the UK

 

music in offices

choirs in care homes

training for music in healthcare settings

Sidney de Haan research institute findings