National Choral Census

Summary
This report summarizes the findings from three major research projects completed in 2017 for Choral Canada:
1) a public survey of choral singing and attendance;
2) a count of choirs;
3) a detailed survey of choirs.
Source
​Choral Canada
Data/information type
​Census, research summary
Specificity
Choir

Performing Arts Statistics

Summary
This resource lists selected research findings and statistics about the Canadian performing arts sector, also referred to as the live performance domain.
Source
Canadian Association for the Performing Arts
Data/information type
Statistics
Specificity
Music

Research Briefs: Did You Know?

Summary
A handy list of cited facts and quotes to help make your case for supporting music education in schools.
Source
NAMM Foundation
Data/information type
Facts, research briefs
Specificity
Music

The Biological Benefits of Music Education

Summary
Neurobiologist Dr. Nina Kraus offers insight into how musical experience affects brain function across the lifespan.
Source
NAMM Foundation
Data/information type
Research brief
Specificity
Music

An Argument for Music Education

Summary
This study, published in American Scientist by Dr. Nina Kraus and her colleague Travis White-Schwoch from Northwestern University, shows how learning music early in life can lead to lifelong neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to be malleable.  

The argument for teaching music in schools takes three general forms. The indirect argument posits that music boosts brain and cognitive function important for learning, which in turn facilitates success in school. The incentive argument directly ties the benefits of music training to educational outcomes, such as graduation rates. The intangible argument contends that the deepest benefits of music education, such as lasting friendships, are challenging to quantify​.
Source
NAMM Foundation
Data/information type
Research summary
Specificity
Music

Why Music Matters

Summary
Playing and learning music benefits people of all ages—and, it’s proven fun. Explore how making music can be part of every age group (toddlers, kids, teens, adults, and seniors).
Source
NAMM Foundation
Data/information type
Facts, research briefs
Specificity
Music

Quick Facts/Quotes

Summary
A handy collection of cited facts and quotes about music education and its benefits.
Source
Coalition Canada
Data/information type
Facts, quotes, research briefs
Specificity
Music

Choral Journal October 2024 - A Focus on Advocacy and Collaboration

Summary
The Choral Journal has been the international journal of the American Choral Directors Association since 1959. It provides members with practical and scholarly information about choral music and its performance.
Source
American Choral Directors Association
Data/information type
Full-text journal articles
Specificity
Choir

International Journal of Research in Choral Singing

Summary
The International Journal of Research in Choral Singing is a publication of the American Choral Directors Association. This journal welcomes studies that investigate phenomena of potential interest to all who sing in, work with, or are otherwise interested in choral ensembles. 
Source
American Choral Directors Association
Data/information type
Full-text journal articles
Specificity
Choir