Inspiring Voices

Sing Up Foundation
Inspiring Voices

Join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. We believe in the power of singing and music education to improve health and wellbeing - Join us! A great listen for teachers, school leaders, teaching students, community workers, music educators, singing leaders, choir leaders, charity & mental health workers

  1. NOV 6

    Singing with young refugees and unaccompanied minors

    Flight from conflict, together with complex challenges integrating into a new country, takes an enormous toll on the mental health of displaced young people. And yet singing and music making have a unique way to cut through and create safe spaces for them to connect and experience joy. We hear from trainer and practitioner Jim Pinchen (Surrey Arts) and from Dr Hala Jaber from University of Limerick, from whom Sing Up Foundation have commissioned a new report into singing for displaced young people. As discussed in this episode, you can now download our new research report - Then the Dream Started to be More: Singing with Refugees and Unaccompanied Minors. Available to download free from the Sing Up Foundation website: https://www.singupfoundation.org/exploring-effective-practice/singing-with-young-refugees Inspiring Voices is the podcast of the Sing Up Foundation. In this second series, co-hosts Baz and Celi chat with pairs of guests about the power of singing for young people, particularly those whose life experiences are likely to impact on their mental health. The Sing Up Foundation believes in the power of singing to improve health and wellbeing – so listen in and be inspired! Subscribe now on: Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3Ybd2xT⁠ Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3AbokKr⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠https://amzn.to/4f9fJXu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4dWErcw⁠ For more information on the Sing Up Foundation, visit: ⁠www.singupfoundation.org⁠ Episode features music from Beccy Owen. 'Anemone' originally written by Beccy Owen and the Refuge, bespoke arrangement for Sing Up Foundation by Beccy Owen.

    1h 6m
  2. 12/20/2023

    "The thing that we can't quite verbalise"

    What is the special magic that comes from singing in a group? David Lawrence attempts to explain it through is own experiences as a conductor of singing across a huge range of contexts, from inner city youth choirs to symphony choruses to the vast Young Voices children's stadium singing concerts. To close Season 1 of Inspiring Voices, David and podcast host Baz look back on their various choral collaborations over the years through a wellbeing lens, covering teenage singing, the National Teachers' Choir, singing and conducting for the non-confident adult, and how to get the best from any choir or singing group. Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. Its first season explores the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The Sing Up Foundation believes in the power of singing to improve health and wellbeing – so listen in and be inspired! Subscribe now on: Spotify: https://bit.ly/IVPodSpotify Apple: https://apple.co/45ZCVTx Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3raZXrF Google: https://bit.ly/IVPodGoogle For more information on the Sing Up Foundation, visit: www.singupfoundation.org Episode features music from Beccy Owen. 'Anemone' originally written by Beccy Owen and the Refuge, bespoke arrangement for Sing Up Foundation by Beccy Owen. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England as part of the Cultural Recovery Fund.

    57 min
  3. 12/06/2023

    Rap Club - finding a connection

    How can a classically-trained teacher connect with his students through rap? In a story worthy of a film, secondary school teacher and Teach First Ambassador Benjamin Turner reveals how a detention he gave led to a unique connection with his music class, and the discovery of a powerful way to help them express themselves through creative vocals. Featuring clips from Rap Club participants along with valuable insights into bringing the music curriculum to life through rap, even for non-experts, this is a captivating listen! Inspiring Voices is the new podcast from the Sing Up Foundation. This season, join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The Sing Up Foundation believes in the power of singing to improve health and wellbeing – so listen in and be inspired! Subscribe now on: Spotify: https://bit.ly/IVPodSpotify Apple: https://apple.co/45ZCVTx Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3raZXrF Google: https://bit.ly/IVPodGoogle For more information on the Sing Up Foundation, visit: www.singupfoundation.org Episode features music from Rap Club participants - more at https://kingdomldn.com/rapclub. Episode music by Beccy Owen: 'Anemone' originally written by Beccy Owen and the Refuge, bespoke arrangement for Sing Up Foundation by Beccy Owen. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England as part of the Cultural Recovery Fund.

    50 min

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Join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. We believe in the power of singing and music education to improve health and wellbeing - Join us! A great listen for teachers, school leaders, teaching students, community workers, music educators, singing leaders, choir leaders, charity & mental health workers

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