Inspiring Voices

Sing Up Foundation
Inspiring Voices

Join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. We believe in the power of singing and music education to improve health and wellbeing - Join us! A great listen for teachers, school leaders, teaching students, community workers, music educators, singing leaders, choir leaders, charity & mental health workers

  1. One Week Only: Amplify our Chorus of Hope

    18 MAR · BONUS

    One Week Only: Amplify our Chorus of Hope

    Every child deserves to find their voice. For refugee children across the UK, that voice can be a powerful tool for healing, belonging, and hope. Introducing: Chorus of Hope - Singing with Young Refugees and Displaced Children We're thrilled to launch our match-funding campaign for our innovative program that uses the transformative power of singing to support refugee children and young people. For the next 7 days only, every pound donated will be doubled by the Big Give and New Philanthropy for Arts and Culture! Your donations will: Provide therapeutic singing sessions for displaced youthTrain specialised music practitioners across the UKDevelop evidence-based resources and teaching methodsCreate safe spaces for cultural expression and community buildingBreak down language barriers through the universal language of music Our Goal: £10,000 by 25 March. With your help, we can expand this vital work, ensuring that more displaced young people find their voice, process trauma, and build lasting connections in their new communities. Every Donation Makes a Difference We understand that times are hard for many people right now. Please know that contributions of any size are deeply appreciated and will make a real difference. Even a small donation of £5 becomes £10 through matching, helping us provide resources and support for young refugees finding their voice through music. Donate now at https://bit.ly/BigGiveChorusOfHope

    3 min
  2. 18/12/2024

    Singing and neurodiversity

    Dive into the transformative power of music through the lens of neurodiversity! Join experts Abigail Mann-Daraz and Alice Nicholls as they unravel the complex world of inclusive singing, bringing their personal experiences and professional insights to the forefront. This episode explores how music can be a profound healing tool for neurodivergent young people, challenging traditional notions of 'normal' and celebrating the unique voices that often go unheard. Drawing from their own lived experiences with neurodivergence, these specialists reveal the critical intersection of mental health, music, and self-expression. Discover how singing can become more than just a skill—it's a pathway to connection, understanding, and personal empowerment for young people navigating the challenges of neurodivergence. Whether you're an educator, music lover, or someone passionate about inclusive practices, this episode promises to open your eyes to the remarkable potential of music as a universal language of understanding and support. Inspiring Voices is the podcast of the Sing Up Foundation. In this second series, co-hosts Baz Chapman and Celi Barberia chat with pairs of guests about the power of singing for young people, particularly those whose life experiences are likely to impact on their mental health. The Sing Up Foundation believes in the power of singing to improve health and wellbeing – so listen in and be inspired! Subscribe now on: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Ybd2xT⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/3AbokKr⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4f9fJXu⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4dWErcw⁠⁠ For more information on the Sing Up Foundation, visit: ⁠⁠www.singupfoundation.org⁠⁠ Episode features music from Beccy Owen. 'Anemone' originally written by Beccy Owen and the Refuge, bespoke arrangement for Sing Up Foundation by Beccy Owen.

    1h 4m
  3. 06/11/2024

    Singing with young refugees and unaccompanied minors

    Flight from conflict, together with complex challenges integrating into a new country, takes an enormous toll on the mental health of displaced young people. And yet singing and music making have a unique way to cut through and create safe spaces for them to connect and experience joy. We hear from trainer and practitioner Jim Pinchen (Surrey Arts) and from Dr Hala Jaber from University of Limerick, from whom Sing Up Foundation have commissioned a new report into singing for displaced young people. As discussed in this episode, you can now download our new research report - Then the Dream Started to be More: Singing with Refugees and Unaccompanied Minors. Available to download free from the Sing Up Foundation website: https://www.singupfoundation.org/exploring-effective-practice/singing-with-young-refugees Inspiring Voices is the podcast of the Sing Up Foundation. In this second series, co-hosts Baz Chapman and Celi Barberia chat with pairs of guests about the power of singing for young people, particularly those whose life experiences are likely to impact on their mental health. The Sing Up Foundation believes in the power of singing to improve health and wellbeing – so listen in and be inspired! Subscribe now on: Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3Ybd2xT⁠ Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3AbokKr⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠https://amzn.to/4f9fJXu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4dWErcw⁠ For more information on the Sing Up Foundation, visit: ⁠www.singupfoundation.org⁠ Episode features music from Beccy Owen. 'Anemone' originally written by Beccy Owen and the Refuge, bespoke arrangement for Sing Up Foundation by Beccy Owen.

    1h 6m

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Join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. We believe in the power of singing and music education to improve health and wellbeing - Join us! A great listen for teachers, school leaders, teaching students, community workers, music educators, singing leaders, choir leaders, charity & mental health workers

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