Music is a universal language that brings a community together and helps us understand
cultural differences.

Gospel music has creative and healing power. It enables us to temporarily forget our pain or
losses… Seeing a smile while “Singing a new song” with some children that lost their parents
and granny’s to covid19 and divorces, a formal unmotivated and depressed teenagers with
the sparkle on their eyes, inspires us and reminds us of the power of a safe and creative
community.

“Sing A New Song” initiative is designed to bring families together, both teenagers, kids, and
the elderly within the community.

*Benefits of singing Gospel music.

Singing helps you to relax
Relieves stress.
Singing appears to be a stress-reliever. Stimulates the immune response.
May improve snoring.
Improves lung function.
Develops a sense of belonging and connection. Enhances memory in people with dementia.
Helps with grief.

Wat gaan we done?

*Wij are working with professional and certified vocal training, learning keys, and how to use
your vocal cords properly.

You will sing.

*We are having a live show in August and December 2022.

Who may apply: Both male and female boys and girls?

Training: Age groups

Kids: 5- 10 & 11- 14yrs
Teens: 15- 17Yrs
Young Adult: 18:21Yrs
Adults: 22yr – 49yrs
Oudere: 50+ plus years

Experience: no experience required.
Q&A || Questions & Answers

Q: Do I need to be a religious person to register?
A: Not. You can register in regards to your age, religious or ethnic background.

Q: How much does this cost?
A: Vocal training and live show preparations are very expensive, however, we work with
sponsors that cover the costs per candidate which is €180 for 8 weeks. To you, it is free of
charge.

Q: What are the requirements for vocal coaches?
A: Our vocal coaches are certified, and possess proof of evidence of coaching experience
with references as well as VOG documents.

Q: Why do you require so much from your coaches?
A: We work with both kids, teens, and the elderly to create an atmosphere of community, fun,
sounds, and music, it is our obligation to do our diligence due to research of healthy
manners coaches, so we don’t put our candidates in harm’s way.
Researchers say the songs can reduce anxiety about death, increase self-esteem and bring
meaning to older people’s lives. According to a report published in The Gerontologist, study
leaders found that when older people listened to Christian music it had a direct and positive
effect on their mental well-being. Published in 2014.

Visionary:
Apostle Mercedes Monden
Art Academy director: Jewel Monden
Secretary: Carin Sillen