Sing Up

Looking for a fun World Cup themed song to try in your next assembly? 🏆

🌊 Mexican Wave is an easy echo song where each line is repeated and gradually lowers in pitch, making it quick for pupils to pick up.

You can turn it into a physical wave across rows or groups, so everyone is involved and moving together.

It is simple, structured and really effective when engagement is starting to dip.

You will find it in the Song Bank and as part of our World Cup singing assembly if you want a ready-made session. Both currently available for FREE with a free trial login! https://f.mtr.cool/vmsprxjnag

What happens when you create time and space for singing and music? 🎶

For Hawthorns Primary School, taking part in our annual Sing Up Day sparked a joyful journey of connection and discovery.

Hear their story and how singing has impacted their school as a whole on our blog. https://f.mtr.cool/qnabnqybir

Got your own Sing Up Day story you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from international schools that took part. Get in touch at [email protected].

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Thank you to Hawthorns Primary School for sharing your celebrations and story with us!



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The moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Our 2026 Digichoir video has landed.

Head over to our blog to watch the video and see how many participants and countries we had take part in total🥳🌍

https://f.mtr.cool/govxrlchlg

Interesting read 👇

A study published this week in the British Journal of Psychology found those with musical training showed better attention, faster responses and fewer lapses in focus — reinforcing the link between music learning and concentration. 🧠

Why learning a musical instrument could stave off ‘brain rot’ and help concentration Musical training may help young people have ‘superior attention and vigilance’, study suggests

📢 The Digichoir video is almost here! We’ve compiled clips of your special renditions of ‘We Get Up Again’ to be part of our celebration video.

Share the video in your upcoming assemblies, see how many countries are represented, and try to find your school!

The film will premiere on our YouTube channel at 8:45am on 1 June here: https://f.mtr.cool/lvzireqimq

After that, you'll be able to stream it whenever you like.

Be sure to share your reactions - make sure you use the hashtag in your posts🥳

Guess what we've just added to the Song Bank.... 👀

We've just dropped two wonderful songs from the world of movies and musicals that would make perfect additions to your summer repertoire lists. 🎭

The climb (Miley Cyrus) - a lovely arrangement available in unison or two parts, and with the option of a piano backing, or a fully orchestrated version like the original track! The second part is suitable for changing voices, making it really flexible for upper primary and lower secondary. https://f.mtr.cool/kgdlkdmuht

'Electricity' from Billy Elliot - this version is for 2-4 parts also including a part for changing voices. https://f.mtr.cool/qlvzrpmmqw - arriving as this much-loved show returns to London's West End!

The World Cup is coming… ⚽

Need a quick, engaging idea for the final weeks of term? Or been asked (last minute!) to deliver a themed assembly? 👀

Our refreshed ‘A winning World Cup’ assembly plan is now available — and it’s completely FREE.

Designed to celebrate teamwork and the excitement of the tournament, it includes:
✨ A ready-to-use assembly plan
✨ Cross-curricular activities (Geography, English, Maths, PSHE)
✨ Three fun football-themed songs/chants to try!

Perfect for creating a fun, holistic learning experience with minimal prep.

👉 Get your free access here: https://f.mtr.cool/ifqrncdcom

In case you missed it - the Sing Up Foundation's latest report has arrived. Take a look!

Our new publication is here.

Being Seen, Being Heard, Feeling Connected explores the role of singing and vocal work in supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing — not just in theory, but in real, meaningful ways.

Drawing on over 50 sources of evidence, practice insight and lived experience, this think piece maps what we know, what’s emerging, and where we still need to learn.

It’s not a toolkit or a final answer — it’s an invitation to explore, reflect and build understanding together.

📖 Access the report here: https://bit.ly/4nAS6g5