Singing, as a communal exercise, can break down social barriers, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
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The ‘joyful strains’ of our anthem are often just strained.
Everyone who sings – from young students to passionate amateurs – should be taking care of their voice.
When you sing together, what you really get for Christmas isn’t just more socks or the latest techno gadget – it’s the real gift of joyful human connection.
For thousands of years, music has been an essential part of the human experience.
Today she is most recognised for roles in Mary Poppins or The Sound of Music, but Julie Andrews made her professional West End debut at the age of 12.
Through stitches, duets and green screens, Olivia Rodrigo showcases the postmodern appeal of today’s popular music
Singers and actors are more likely to have voice injuries, but less likely to report them or seek treatment due to stigma and fears that it may affect their career.
Many Black audiences are justifiably weary of works about their community told from white perspectives. But authorship isn’t always black and white.
You might have heard singing helps lower stress hormones – but there are so many benefits to warming up our voices and letting loose.
From incorporating video-based performances to learning new composition apps, teaching students virtually has forced music educators to learn and share new ways to reach students.
He fearlessly pushed at artistic boundaries, and believed in the spontaneity of live performance; Freddie Mercury’s legend continues.
Not unlike gospel music, death metal seems heavily preoccupied with spiritual matters. Does this mean Death Metal is a form of spiritual music?
Active arts activities where you are an active participant will best help you through the long days of lockdown.
Falsetto male pop and opera artists fascinate us with their high voices, but it’s also intriguing to know anyone can find a falsetto sound.
The falsetto virtuosity of the Weeknd, headliner of this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, contrasts with popular ShantyTok singalongs. How do these both reflect masculinity in 2021?
Crews sang the songs to ease the fears, anxieties and loneliness of daily life on merchant ships.
Joplin’s voice stirs something deep within us. What is it about her that still makes us listen?
Our video shows aerosol emissions from singing a simple scale. No wonder singing in a choir can be risky.
Many boys stop singing at adolescence – but with the right support, they can continue to sing through their voice change and emerge as lifetime singers.
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Music, Penn State
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Academic in the School of Education and Creative Arts, University of Southern Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in Music, Southern Cross University
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Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology, Bowling Green State University
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Associate Professor in Contemporary Singing, University of Southern Queensland
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Associate Professor of Drama, Tufts University
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Professor of Music Education, Northwestern University
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Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor of Music, University of Minnesota
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Lecturer, Performing Arts Department, Faculty Affiliate, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
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Professor in Festival & Event Management, Edinburgh Napier University
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Professor of Decision Making and Expertise, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Comparative Literature, Stanford University
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Assistant Professor of Musicology, Stanford University
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Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer in Psychology, University of Liverpool