Singing in a Community Choir offers a number of Amazing Health and Wellbeing benefits...
Emotional and Physical Benefits of Choral Singing
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Creates a comforting sense of togetherness.
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Boosts self confidence.
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Generates a feeling of social well-being.
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Reduces stress levels and depression.
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Regulates heart rate.
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Improves lung health and symptoms of lung disease.
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Increases life expectancy. (proven in studies!)
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Improve symptoms of neurological conditions including Parkinson’s, Dementia and Alzheimers.
Many of these benefits directly address many of the challenges we face in todays world.
- At a time when many feel increasingly stressed and disconnected, singing encourages mindfulness and meaningful social relationships.
- At a time when we are searching for ways to bring people together to create a network of support and community, choirs are powerhouses of connection. People who sing in a choir enjoy a powerful feeling of togetherness and being part of a collective.
- At a time when we are living longer and looking to achieve a high quality of life into retirement and beyond, choir singing has been proven to enable both longevity and health.
How does singing in a choir affect Mental, Physical and Emotional Health?
Increases Life Expectancy
In a joint study by Harvard and Yale Universities, it was proven that singing as part of a group or choir can increase life expectancy!
Reduces stress levels and depression
A number of studies have pointed to the mental health benefits of singing in a group. One year long study involving participants diagnosed with depression found that some of them no longer met that diagnosis following their involvement with a choir.
Connected in Health
In studies, members of a choir saw their heart rates beat in unison in relation to the speed of their breathing. Heart rates were directly affected by the melody of the music, and the pulses of those tested rose and fell at the same time when they sung in a group.
Put simply: Singing is good,
and more singing is better.
