Summary
Grammy-winning artist Jacob Collier believes singing can help teenagers feel less isolated by overcoming digital barriers. The BBC launched a program called "BBC Get Singing" to encourage more UK teenagers to sing together, including providing free access to music resources online. Surveys show that many UK secondary schools do not prioritize singing activities.
Key Facts
- Jacob Collier is a Grammy-winning artist who supports singing to reduce social isolation in teenagers.
- The BBC started "BBC Get Singing," a program to get more 11-14-year-olds in the UK singing together.
- The project provides free access to music resources and educational videos through BBC Bitesize.
- A survey of around 10,000 teachers in England found that a third of state secondary schools do not have a choir.
- Over half of the surveyed teachers said pupils never sang together in assembly.
- The initiative will offer interactive workshops and teacher training over the next three years.
- There are future plans to research the benefits of group singing for young people.
