Research

'I had no social contact before; basically I never got out of the house.  Week to week the workshops were something to get up for.  They really made a difference in my life.'
2007 Participant (Campbelltown)

Upon completion, the 2007/2008 Music for Life project demonstrated that the arts, and particularly music, can improve seniors’ physical and psychological health, self-esteem, social interaction and community participation.

Sweet Tonic – Music for Life Brief Research report

In 2009 Musica Viva began to collaborate with researchers from the University of Western Australia, led by Professor Jane Davidson, to further investigate the effects of participating in group singing on the health and well-being of seniors.  The Mandurah Music for Life group is one of six groups being studied as part of Prof. Davidson’s study: Act, Belong, Commit to Singing: A Healthy Way to Live.

'Music has brought happiness and peace of mind'
2009 Participant (Mandurah)