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Voice Study Centre Senior Lecturer Gives Presentation To Central School Of Speech And Drama

Sunday 31st July 2022

We’re very proud of our Senior Lecturer, Emily Foulkes, who has represented the Voice Study Centre and the Singing for Health Network in a presentation given to the Central School of Speech and Drama.
 
Emily’s presentation focused on bridging research practice and supporting the singing for health movement.
 
The Voice Study Centre is pioneering in generating practitioner research in this field, Emily recently published her research in the International Journal of Community Music.

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...


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