Proceedings: SEMPRE Conference 'Striking a Chord': Music Health and Wellbeing: a conference exploring current developments in research and practice

Music Health and Wellbeing: a conference exploring current developments in research and practice The Sidney De Haan Centre is currently engaged in an integrated programme of research into the contribution of music activities in promoting health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. This conference aims to provide an overview of current developments in research and practice in the field of music, health and wellbeing. In particular, the conference will focus on the use of music in health and social care settings, public health promotion and community development, and the role and value of established community music activity for wellbeing and health. This two day event incorporates a conference on September 10 which will include invited presentations and selected submissions from researchers in the field of music, health and wellbeing. In addition, there will be a postgraduate research day on September 9 to reflect significant growth in postgraduate work in the field and allow students to present and discuss their current research projects.