Collective Singing Across Generations
Enhancing lives through singing
Ageing Voices and YouthSing Ireland
Ageing Voices Singing for better health and well-being in older life
Outcomes include: •
Nationwide ‘audit’ of existing provision
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Creation of training aids and resource materials
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Central Online Resource
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Skills training for musicians and healthcare providers
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Removing barriers to access
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More singing in care settings
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Greater support for frail elders
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Increased collaboration between arts and health sectors, NGO’s and local authorities
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Commissioned new pieces in the Irish language of Irish cultural heritage for use by young people and teachers.
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Working on teacher professional development and a reciprocal musician/teacher relationship in schools.
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SingSpace – a space outside of formal education that
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Showcase the work that the young people have been working on. It will then be a space to inspire creativity.
can bring singers from various schools together with singers in youth choirs and conductors/composers/animateurs.