Benefits of Arts Education 5: Health Benefits of Singing

With the concerns about the dangers of group singing and the spread of COVID-19, we cut back on group singing. Fortunately, now that the pandemic is mostly in the rear view mirror, we can remember that singing provides significant health benefits:

• Singing is a natural anti-depressant
• Lowers stress levels
• Boosts confidence
• Broadens communication skills

I’ve seen these benefits with my students and choirs in years past. 

While some religions forbid or look askance at singing, biblical faith encourages it. For example, "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts." (Colossians 3:16)

Sing!