Jeremy Rowland, a doctoral student in music education, has been exploring Shorefont Legacy Center’s new collection of materials on Evanstonian and jazz pianist Junior Mance.
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Jeremy Rowland, a doctoral student in music education, has been exploring Shorefont Legacy Center’s new collection of materials on Evanstonian and jazz pianist Junior Mance.
‘It’s better to sing than to take a pill every day’
Singing has long been celebrated for its ability to lift spirits. But could it also have healing powers?
Groundbreaking children’s Fontan Choir makes debut
The Fontan Choir, the first of its kind in the world, is a partnership between the Bienen School of Music and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Music program for heart patients aims to improve lung function
Doctors and patients have long known the mental health benefits of singing, especially in children. But now a research collaboration aimed at helping the heart hopes to find music is indeed medicine.
Exploring the Power of Music for Childhood Well-Being
A multidisciplinary team of Northwestern researchers is examining the use of singing and breathwork to improve the psychological and social well-being of children worldwide.