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Singing In A Choir Builds Community

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Singing in a choir is a deeply powerful way of building community. “At the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, students, staff and faculty at Conrad Grebel University College took a deep breath and sang together, first in unison, and then in several different parts… Organized around the theme of “Grebel sings,” the school community will find and share their voices in song over numerous occasions as they explore issues of diversity, justice, hospitality, faith and peace.” Read the full article here. I find this story both moving and empowering.  Singing together absolutely builds community, strengthens relationships, and encourages “diversity, justice, hospitality, faith and peace.” – HGM

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The Health Benefits Of Singing

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Singing Is Good For Your Health! Singing is one of the greatest gifts you can give your body, mind and spirit! “If you have ever wondered why choral singers look to be on a high, here are some of the reasons. The health benefits of singing are well documented: Singing improves your mood. It releases the same feel-good brain chemicals as sex and chocolate! It is very effective as a stress reliever and improves sleep. Singing releases pain-relieving endorphins, helping you to forget that painful tooth/knee/whatever. It boosts your immune system, helping to fight disease and prolonging life expectancy.” Read the full article here. I’ve been in love with singing for decades now.  I know how it has transformed me, and I’ve seen the amazing transformations of many others as a result of singing.  This excellent link is filled with a robust list of some of the amazing things singing will do for you.  If you ever needed a reason to sing, here are dozens! – HGM

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Choirs Singing Boosts Physical And Mental Health

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Recent studies show that choir singing boosts both physical and mental health. “There have been some interesting studies out in the last few years that seem to point in a similar direction… For those of you who might have doubted the reality of your warm, fuzzy choir experiences, these articles will tell you to have faith in those feelings!” Read the full article here. This fascinating link provides a potent compendium regarding the social, mental health and physical benefits of singing in a choir.  This sort of evidence inspires us to sing with others.  The benefits listed remind us that simply singing together in harmony provides increased life satisfaction, less stress, better bonding, higher happiness, rapid recovery, less infections (2 different studies), mellow moods, and a singing high!  – HGM

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