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MA Bursary Student Establishes The Singing For Health Network

Friday 26th June 2020

Our Bursary student Emily Foulkes has established the Singing for Health Network and she is seeking video content for researchers.

The Network aims to bridge research and practice and support a Singing for Health Movement.

Congratulations, Emily!

Emily Foulkes

Emily gained a Distinction in her Master’s in Voice Pedagogy, specialising in Singing for Mental Health, Pain Management, and Trauma-Informed Practice...

Singing For Health Network

The Singing for Health Network is a UK-based membership network for anyone interested or involved in Singing for Health, including singing practitioners, researchers...


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