Sing Up Foundation

We are hardwired to sing − and it’s good for us, too Modern science is increasingly validating what many traditions have long held: Singing and chanting can have profound health benefits.

Highlighted Health Benefits:
🫀 cardiovascular benefits,
🪷 stress reduction,
💪 immune response.
🧠 Her Parkinson's research is particularly compelling

Evidence that singing isn't just cultural—it's biological.

#MusicResearch #Neuroscience #HealthBenefits #artsinhealth
Article:

Singing is good for your health Singing can lower blood pressure, improve oxygen flow, and lower stress.

Worth a listen: Elinor Harrison (Washington University) on @npr.org discussing benefits of singing.
Key points
💡Evidence of music-making dating 40,000+ years
💡Neanderthal bone structure suggests 60,000-year singing capacity
💡Darwin's speculation about musical protolanguage
NPR:

Baz Chapman promotes his discussion on the benefits of singing for teens on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Logos: Sing Up, Sing Up Foundation.

What an exciting start to the day! 🥳Singing is back in the spotlight, and our very own Baz Chapman has just gone live on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour speaking about the benefits of singing and getting more teens involved. 📻 Tune in here: https://f.mtr.cool/oeevdnfdtx

#choirs #edusky #musiceducation

Creating a Safe Space for Singing | Sing Up Foundation We commissioned North East England charity Blue Cabin to create a guide which explores the concept of a 'safe space' for singing in its widest sense.

Download the full guide (created with @BlueCabin) in our Resource Library: https://f.mtr.cool/nvltuadpfs #ArtsandHealth #Wellbeing #MusicEducation #EduSky

Each type of safety matters. Miss one, and young people might struggle to fully participate and thrive in your singing sessions.

4️⃣ Relational - Are authentic relationships nurtured?
5️⃣ Cultural - Is diversity celebrated and respected?
6️⃣ Moral/Ethical - Do they understand their rights?

1️⃣ Felt/Internal - Do they feel valued, heard, known?
2️⃣ Environmental - Is the space welcoming and structured?
3️⃣ Emotional - Can they express themselves freely?

What makes a space feel truly safe for young people? 🤔
Blue Cabin's Safe Spaces guide breaks it down into 6 essential elements:

TWO DAYS LEFT for our survey (closes FRIDAY)

What do practitioners actually need?

→ More training?
→ Better resources?
→ Evidence-based guidance?
→ Peer support?

7 mins, confidential, all welcome: https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026

Teachers, music leaders, youth workers - your voice matters

Singing & Vocal Work for Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing:Practitioner Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or brand new, whether you use singing or you're curious about it - we want to hear from you.

Let's build the support system you actually need. 🎵

bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026

#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky

Singing & Vocal Work for Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing:Practitioner Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

The responses will inform our State of Play and shape our training, our resources, and our advocacy work. Your voice → real change.

7 minutes. Confidential. All experience levels.

Teachers, music leaders, youth workers, mental health professionals.

Take it: bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026

You're seeing the mental health crisis firsthand. Daily - In your classroom, your sessions, your practice

But when we talk about "what practitioners need" - who's actually asking you?

Our survey closes THIS FRIDAY. It asks: What's working? What's not? What barriers exist? What would actually help?

Singing & Vocal Work for Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing:Practitioner Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

48 hours left on our practitioner survey. Here's why it matters (and why we need YOU) 🧵

bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026

#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth

Sing Up Day The most melodic day every year

How to get started:
🔓 Create a free Sing Up Friend account to unlock your resources
🌍 Add your event to the Sing Up Day map and be part of the global celebration
🔍 Dive into your materials and start exploring
Let's get singing! 👉

Sing Up Day The most melodic day every year

What’s available (for free!):
✨ The full song
✨ Backing tracks
✨ Sheet music and lyrics
✨ Helpful teaching notes
✨ A British Sign Language teaching video

And more to come! 
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Singing supports confidence, emotional expression, resilience and connection — all themes beautifully woven into this year’s #SingUpDay song.
These free resources offer a powerful way to bring people together through music in your setting!

Good news from our friends at Sing Up! 💛
As a charity dedicated to improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing through singing, we’re delighted to share that this year’s #SingUpDay anthem — ‘We Get Up Again’ — is now live and ready for you to explore.

Your voice matters. 🎤
We need your insights on children's mental health & singing.
7-minute survey closes Jan 17.
Your insights inform our State of Play 2025 report.

https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026
#PractitionerVoice #musiced #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth

Why do we stop singing when we reach secondary school? New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.

...especially when it can serve as a year-round booster for wellbeing, confidence, and connection. Is it time to beat the decline in assembly singing in secondary schools?🎶🔗 Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/vvdnyhgvzf (credit: BBC)

#SingingForWellbeing #MentalHealth #MusicEducation #EduSky

When we know that half of all mental health disorders begin by age 14, we cannot overlook the power of collective singing...

Have you got 7 minutes to help us? ⏰

We're gathering insights from practitioners about children's mental health & singing. Your experience shapes our State of Play report.

Quick survey, closes Jan 17.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BS72MHB

#ChildMentalHealth #MusicEducation #EduSky #artsinhealth #musiced

Are you seeing the kids' mental health crisis firsthand? 🚨 Teachers, therapists, youth workers: We need your insights on challenges & solutions. How can the Sing Up Foundation support you? Your feedback will shape our report. Share your thoughts! #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #ArtsandHealth #Edusky

PERSPECTIVES Optimism and Opportunity: Reflections from the Music Mark Conference What’s the feeling around Music Education Hubs about singing and music making to support mental health & wellbeing? Baz Chapman attended the Music Mark Conference in Nottingham in November to find out.It was great to be able to join Sing Up colleagues and attend the Music Mark Conference, to represent the Sing Up Foundation and to be a panellist for a session on Wellbeing in Schools. Music Mark is the membership body for music education in the UK,

How are Music Education Hubs exploring music as an intervention for children's mental health? Our Joint Head Baz Chapman shares insights from this year's Music Mark conference, plus a sneak peek at our State of Play report. @musicmarkuk.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/rbmsbxarvk (link in thread 👇)

Essex pupils are using breathwork to help their mental health A programme to improve the wellbeing of children in Essex schools is under way.

...it creates a feeling of community and connection whilst allowing for creative expression. https://f.mtr.cool/hjpdmcazon 
#ArtsandHealth #Edusky #MusicEducation #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #Breathing

Essex schools are seeing incredible results from simple breathwork sessions – pupils report feeling calmer, less anxious, and more focused. 
Singing can do this too! But what's even better is that it does this AND...

Yes! It lowers stress and can be so beneficial for children and young people's mental health. To learn more about #singing for mental health more specifically and in depth - head to our website: www.singupfoundation.org 🧠🎶 #CAMHS #Edusky #MusicEd #ArtsandHealth #Research

New music room offers patients chance to heal through creativity A new music room named The Sound Kitchen has launched at Guild Lodge in Preston

This is wonderful to see! This initiative demonstrates how music & singing can be transformative for mental health, offering people creative ways to share their stories🎶 #ArtsandHealth

A young girl with curly hair sings passionately in a choir, captured in profile under stage lights, exuding emotion and focus.

Music is an incredible leveller of a playing field. Many autistic young people face barriers to music participation because programs aren't designed for their needs. Explore our new resources for autism-friendly singing: https://f.mtr.cool/litexhdhfv #MusicEducation #Inclusion

🌍 Sing Up Day returns on 25 March 2026!
This year’s song celebrates resilience, courage, and growth — bringing schools and choirs worldwide together in song. 🎶 @singupfoundation.bsky.social

www.musiceducation.global/c/all-compet...

#SingUpDay2026 #GlobalSinging

Case Study: Autistic Youth Choir Can an autistic youth choir really work? Sutton Music Trust are showing that it can, when delivered in partnership as part of an inclusive singing strategy.

That's what Sutton Music Trust did with their autism-friendly choir. We've captured their journey in a case study to help you take those first steps. Read/watch here: https://f.mtr.cool/ooulhfvipp #MusicEducation #Autism #InclusiveSinging #EduSky