Big Sing 2020: Feeling Good! Toolkit and Resources
This year’s Big Sing is themed around wellbeing and it feels like, now more than ever, we need look after our mental health and wellbeing.
It is said that there are 5 steps to wellbeing and these are shown in the image below. The Big Sing and all of the supporting activities on this web page can help you through a few of these steps. For example, if you love to sing then you could take notice of this and sing more songs that bring you joy. Similarly, the Big Sing might be a new experience for you so why not join us for the event so we can embark on this digital learning together?
Below are a few more links around maintaining good mental health and wellbeing, we hope you find them useful.
https://www.schoolwellbeing.co.uk/
https://wellbeinginfo.org/list/mindful-gnats/
https://wellbeinginfo.org/list/underdogg-indoor-adventure
https://wellbeinginfo.org/list/smiling-mind
https://wellbeinginfo.org/list/covid19-time-capsule/
ABOUT OUR BIG SING
For the past few years, Sunderland Music Hub have hosted a Big Sing event working with local schools to create a spectacular celebration of music, with last year’s event taking place in Sunderland Empire with over 1500 young people. Due to the current situation and temporary closure of schools, this year, instead of cancelling the event, we have decided to embrace technology and host it online, live streaming it directly to you in the comfort of your own home.
Sing along with us to a selection of well-known songs focused around wellbeing. Our singers will be live, supported by our fantastic band so you can sing along with us at home (don’t worry, you won’t be on camera so you can let loose and add in some dance moves too).
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us for the Big Sing – we’d love to have as many of you there with us as possible!
Our event will be on Monday 22nd June 2020 at 1.00pm. more details to follow.
For more information on the event and how to get involved, check out our Big Sing 2020 Resource Pack below.
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EVENT DETAILS: Big Sing 2020 – Wellbeing
DATE: Monday 22 June 2020
TIME: 1.00pm
WHERE: This event will be streamed on both Facebook Live and YouTube at the above time.
To watch via Facebook Live, click on our Facebook page and the live video will appear automatically at 1.00pm on Monday 22 June. You can find and like our page here www.facebook.com/Sunmushub/
To watch via YouTube, click here https://youtu.be/0jVL2n8MCtY
BIG SING TOOLKIT
We are working with some amazing musicians to develop a toolkit for you that teaches you each of the songs featured in our event, along with a few extra activities to do, just for fun.
This toolkit is made up of six songs, with one song released each Monday in the lead up to our Big Sing live streamed event starting from Monday 4 May 2020. Each item in the toolkit will be listed below.
WEEK ONE – Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Below you’ll find our first “how to” video with the lovely Laura teaching you how to sing along to Don’t Worry, Be Happy. Remember the lyrics are included in our Big Sing 2020 Resource Pack above!
You can access the performance track on the SingUp website here https://www.singup.org/singupathome/songs-for-virtual-choirs/part-songs
Have fun!
The next video will be released on Monday 11 May – watch this space!
As well as learning the songs, you might like to have a look at the activities below and try the one that links to the song you are learning.
Week 1: Don’t Worry Be Happy – Additional activity
Why not compose your own body percussion patterns to accompany the song? How many sounds can you make with your hands and which ones are the most effective? You could use clapping, clicking and tapping to create some really interesting textures.
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WEEK TWO: Count on Me
This week we have the lovely Ashleigh leading you through our next song – Count On Me. This “how to” video will be available from 1pm on Monday 11 May 2020.
All of the lyrics are included in our resource pack (link above) and you can find the performance track here on the SingUp website https://www.singup.org/singupathome/songs-for-virtual-choirs/part-songs
Below are a couple of activities that you might like to try at home alongside the song you are learning.
Week 2: Count On Me – Additional activity
Count on me is about the true meaning of friendship. You could display the words and talk about what the song’s central message means to be a good friend, think about the things that you do and think about ways to extend the hand of friendship.
Then write a letter to one of your friends and make them feel really good by complimenting them on all their good qualities and telling them why you miss them.
Little acts of kindness can have a great impact, sending a letter/picture/card to friends and family, letting them know you’re thinking of them, can have a huge effect.
There’s a brilliant worldwide postcard scheme too via www.postcrossing.com excha
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WEEK THREE: One and a Million
This week, our “how to” video looks at the song One and a Million with Laura giving you some top tips. This will be available from Monday 18 May 2020.
Remember that you can find the lyrics in the resource pack (link above) and you can find the performance track here on the SingUp website https://www.singup.org/singupathome/songs-for-virtual-choirs/sing-up-day-songs
Week 3: One and a Million – Additional activity
What makes you one and a million? Talk with your family about yourself and what you think makes you special. Ask them what they think makes you special. Then tell them what makes them special. Write down your ideas then work together to write a poem or draw a picture about your family.
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WEEK FOUR: Keep me Warm
Below is a video for this week’s song Keep me Warm. As always, the performance track and lyrics to the song can be found on the SingUp website (via the link below) and in our Big Sing Resource Pack above.
https://www.singup.org/singupathome/songs-for-virtual-choirs/part-songs
Week 4: Keep me Warm – Additional activity
Why don’t you think about making a leaflet or poster containing information about things that people can do to make themselves feel good – think about what makes you smile and what make you feel safe. Use these as a starting point for your leaflet. Then give it to someone in your house to try.
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WEEK FIVE: Something Inside (So Strong)
And just like that we’re into June. With only 3 more weeks to go until our event, this week we’re looking at the song Something Inside (So Strong). In the video below, Ashleigh gives you a few tips to help you when learning and performing this song. You can find the performance track and the lyrics to the song on the SingUp website (via the link below) and in our Big Sing Resource Pack above.
https://www.singup.org/singupathome/songs-for-virtual-choirs/part-songs
Week 5: Something Inside (So Strong) – Additional activity
Create a piece of artwork that you think sends a really positive message. Think about the colours that you could use to represent emotions and choose some symbols to represent strength. There are some great lyrics in this song that you could incorporate into your art:
‘The more you refuse to hear my voice, the louder I will sing’
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WEEK SIX: Eye of the Tiger
With only two weeks to go until our Big Sing event, this video is the final one in the series. This week Laura takes us through Eye of the Tiger. For a reminder of the rhythm and the lyrics to this song, visit the SingUp website via the link below.
Week 6: Eye of the Tiger – Additional activity
Can you listen to this song without dancing or tapping your feet? Why not create a routine – it could be an exercise routine or a dance routine to go along with the song.
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Remember to tune in to our Big Sing event on Monday 22 June at 1.00pm. All you need to do is tune in to our Facebook Page or follow the YouTube link that we will post here before the event.
We can’t wait for you to join us for our Big Sing 2020! These videos will be here for the next few weeks so keep practicing and we will see you soon!