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The SingWell research projects found that group singing had an overall positive effect on social and psychological wellbeing. Continued participation in choir resulted in cumulative benefits. Private singing yielded some benefits, but the best outcomes were achieved by singing in a group |
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The goal of the choral census was to develop a detailed and accurate picture of the vast and diverse Canadian choral community. A national choral census had never been done before in Canada! This census offers useful and valuable data that could raise the profile of choral singing in Canada. The infographics and data can be used to represent to all levels of government, and internationally, the status of choral music in Canada at this time. |
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Focusing on why singing can and should matter to all who live in Canada, this campaign highlights some of the scientific evidence for the many and varied ways that singing together contributes to our psychological, physical, spiritual, social and emotional health. |
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Building on the first release of Music Matters in 2011, the Arts Education Partnership reviewed multiple research studies to explore the importance of music on student learning outcomes. This updated resource explores the demonstrated effects of music education and how it helps students develop the foundational capacities for lifelong success. |
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The Why Learn to Play Music? advocacy brochure features research and statistics highlighting the many benefits of music education and outlines why music is a vital element of the core curriculum. |
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of children, youth, teachers, parents and community members across Canada join #TogetherInHarmony for Music Monday. Join us on May 6, 2024 (and all May long) to celebrate the power of music, and to advocate for equitable access to quality music education for all Canadian students. |
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The Coalition for Music Education has completed a ground-breaking study on the state of music education in Canada. This first part of the research compiles an overview of music education policies in each province and territory. You will be able to see mandatory music education times, general curriculum policies for Primary and Secondary education, the years in which the music curriculum was last updated, and a list of active music education organizations in the region. |
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Why learn music in school? Music promotes healthy social development, prepares students for the 21st century workplace, and improves the quality of a young person’s life. What can you do to ensure that all students in your school receive a quality music education program? |
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An international choral event to extol the values of solidarity, peace and understanding! Thousands of choirs have joined in the celebration of World Choral Day (WCD) on or around the 2nd Sunday in December in the past twenty years. Millions of singers across the globe have been involved in World Choral Day concerts, festivals, sing-alongs, choral seminars, Days of Friendship and other events. Mark the second Sunday of December 2024 on your calendars – 8 December 2024! |
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Singing in a chorus has a powerfully positive impact on people across generations, as well as on the communities in which they live. The Chorus Impact Study: Singing for a Lifetime, released in June 2019, builds on previous Chorus Impact Study data about choral singers, and, for the first time, looks in-depth at the role that singing plays in the lives of older adults. |
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Communicate the value of music education by sharing these videos online and showing them at meetings, concerts, or any event where you have the opportunity. |
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Research tells us that music educators are well-suited to help students develop socially and emotionally. |
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Vaughan Fleischfresser, a teacher, conductor, composer, adjudicator, and educational speaker, shares his thoughts about Music Education |
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This brochure, Keep Music Strong, provides bite size research findings and quotes about the importance of music which can be used to advocate for music education. |
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