ConferenceSymposium
‘Reasons to Sing’: Singing, spirituality, and the search for meaning
Thu 17 Sep 2026 – Fri 18 Sep 2026Birmingham, United Kingdom
Presented by University of Birmingham
This conference at the University of Birmingham (UK), examines the experience of singing and song and its connection to spirituality and/or meaning making throughout human history. Why does singing give life meaning for so many people? What is the quality of the relationship between singing and the human spirit (loosely defined)? How does it manifest in our behaviours and practices?
This event will showcase papers from a range of disciplinary background, including historical perspectives (incl. musicology), the social sciences, musical performance, medicine (e.g. music therapy, neuroscience), philosophy, theology, science and religion, social policy, and more.
Location
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom, Birmingham
Also available to attend online.
Choral musicPerformance & practiceResearch & insight
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