SLC, Twin Lights 1 and 2
Parking Lot 7 to the Student Life Center
MAP

Beth Boylan Psychology, Elizabeth Kruijssen EOF, Kenneth McGee Event production

What happens when we gather with others to participate in a live musical performance? We experience a sense of belonging that Maslow deemed essential for psychological health and engage in what is known as a “social cure.” Our presentation has a few objectives: to explore the collective well-being experiences of enjoying live music at concerts or festivals and to examine the benefits of choir singing, while giving a nod to the galvanizing power of music in social movements throughout history. After examining scientific research that demonstrates why collective live music experiences are good for our minds and bodies, we will practice singing exercises that ground us, uplift us, build community, and foster wellbeing. In times of great change, art offers tremendous healing power! No singing experience (or talent!) required 🙂