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By Anne Hole

Under Seasons

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Chase away the winter blues with music!

Winter needn't feel blue in your setting! Singing and listening to music may be the answer you are looking for!

Singing is proven to release endorphins the 'feel-good' chemical. There have been numerous articles written about the benefits. The Science of Singing, Singing changes your brain, Clinical Research on the Benefits of Singing ... and there are many more.

Also listening to music can lift your mood when you’re feeling a bit fed up. I know it is a brilliant pick me up for me!

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Do you dread the annual Christmas concert?

Here is a little insight into my experience of Christmas concerts over the years and what I have learnt to make it easier for all involved.

I taught Reception and Year 1 in a primary school. Every year we did a Christmas concert for the parents/grandparents. I remember, even as a musician, it being a very stressful time. As I played the piano I was asked to learn to play all the pieces of music that accompanied the concert, even though there was a backing CD, along with teaching the children…

Chase away the winter blues with music!

Winter needn't feel blue in your setting! Singing and listening to music may be the answer you are looking for!

Do you dread the annual Christmas concert?

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