Entertaining People is an obvious choice to bring a singing experience to your group or company, either as part of a Quiz Cabaret or through team-building Singing Workshop.

From Heart Research UK

Professor Graham Welch, Chair of Music Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, who has studied developmental and medical aspects of singing for 30 years says, "The health benefits of singing are both physical and psychological. Singing has physical benefits because it is an aerobic activity that increases oxygenation in the blood stream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, even when sitting. Singing has psychological benefits because of its normally positive effect in reducing stress levels through the action of the endocrine system which is linked to our sense of emotional well-being. Psychological benefits are also evident when people sing together as well as alone because of the increased sense of community, belonging and shared endeavour."

From the Sidney de Haan Research Centre

The Sidney de Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health is part of Canterbury Christ Church University.  According to its published mission, ‘It is committed to researching the contribution of music and other participative arts activities in promoting the well-being and health of individuals and communities’.      Link to Sidney de Haan Centre

A recent report by Alistair Bamford and Stephen Clift makes fascinating reading.  The report is entitled ‘Making Singing for Health Happen’.     Link to Report

At a recent seminar, Dr Maria Sandgren spoke about Singing, Stress and the Endocrine system.

Dr Sandgren drew upon her research into solo and choral singing and looked at how intimately emotions, self-esteem and vocal performance are connected to singers.  She discussed the importance of singing on health and well being - both for amateur and professional singers.

Dr Sandgren, a registered psychologist from the University of Stockholm, Sweden, explained:

"Choral singing has a long tradition in Sweden and one out of five people sing in a choir.  I found that, although choristers participate in the same rehearsal, their level of well being might differ depending on gender, health status and choir level.  Results indicated that choral singing had strong effects on the well being in that positive emotions increased significantly and, in turn, negative emotions radically subsided.  In conclusion, I found that choral singers, particularly women, are happier, more alert and relaxed after a rehearsal."