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emilymaddison1112
58 minutes ago
2 min read
Why is choir important in schools?
Bringing more singing to your school
There are many benefits to singing in school. First and foremost, singing is very accessible and practically universal. Almost every child has a voice, there are no equipment costs, and you can sing anywhere. School leaders have been interested in the positive implications of singing; choir performances and school shows are often the events that parents look forward to the most. Why is singing in schools so important?
Many of the brain functions used when taking part in music activities are also utilised by children to achieve key developmental milestones. Speech and music, for example, have several shared processing systems. Musical experiences can impact language perception, which in turn affects learning to read. In fact, engaging with music may enhance cognitive functions that are key to children's learning, such as planning, working memory, inhibition, and flexibility. Studies have found that children who participate in music activities perform better in English, Maths and Science, regardless of their socioeconomic background and previous academic record. In some cases, the difference between children who do and do not participate in music activity can equate to several months' academic progress. Children who participate in long-term musical programmes have also been found to show higher empathy than similar children who do not. Through music activity, children can share emotions and express themselves. Musical activities therefore create opportunities for children to be heard, and they may consequently improve children's self-esteem and confidence to express themselves in non-musical ways too. Music also provides educators, parents, and guardians with an additional form of