Useful Links
Project Get Singing is here to support you continue with group singing activities with confidence. To help you with this, we have compiled a list of useful links taking you straight to the key places for information related to choirs and other group singing. These links take you to webpages which present reliable and up to date information relating to all things singing. You can also find useful links to explain some of the scientific work relating to the voice and other relevant research.
Take a look at our FAQs below:
Guidance on covid-19 & singing
Guidance:
Research:
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International Coalition of Performing Arts Aerosol Studies (updated Nov ‘20)
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Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by inhalation of respiratory aerosol in the Skagit Valley Chorale superspreading event (Sept ‘20)
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New York Times ‘Masks Work. Really. We’ll Show You How’ (Oct ‘20)
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Voices, Voice Teachers & Choirs
British Voices Association
- Vocal health
AOTOS - Directory of Singing Teachers
Modern Vocal Training - Directory of Singing Teachers
Institute for Vocal Advancement - Directory of Singing Teachers
British Choirs on the Net - Directory of Choirs
Big Big Sing - Directory of Choirs
Gerontius - Directory of Choirs
Health benefits of singing
Oxford University - Singing improves health & happiness
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BBC - Singing 'improves mental health and helps recovery
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BBC Bitesize - Five potential health benefits of music
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UK Government - Evidence summary for the role of arts in improving health & wellbeing
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Mindsong - Music for Dementia
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Sing up - The physical, psychological, social, musical and educational benefits of singing
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British Voices Association - Voice care pamphlet
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NHS - Choir singing may boost immunity in people affected by cancer
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NHS - Music and dementia - a powerful connector
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Education & Youth Singing
Music Mark - includes 'Music Unlocked' for kickstarting music in schools
Friday Afternoons - includes a free song book when signed up
Sing Up - includes song/resources bank which requires membership