What is Community Music

 

Community music can take many shapes and forms, both in the type of musical activity involved

and the different groups of people or communities taking part.

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Whatever the musical activity – be it singing, songwriting, beat making or African drumming –

and whichever group of people are involved, the outcomes of community music can be

numerous.

 

These outcomes include:

 

• Increased self-esteem, confidence, pride and achievement through creating something

        unique and personal

 

• A sense of belonging and connection within the community by engaging in a

        creative activity and sharing the experience with others

 

• Increased health and wellbeing, both physically and emotionally, offering 

       benefits such as: relaxation, improved mood, increased hand-eye coordination

       and improved verbal communication

 

• A therapeutic outlet for thoughts, feelings and emotions that may

       otherwise be expressed in negative ways