Singing Through Menopause is a research project led by researchers at the University of Glasgow that explores the benefits of singing as a way of supporting menopausal transition.
The growing awareness and attention to menopause in society has led to a greater awareness of positive behaviours as influencing menopausal outcomes. Recently, market-based options surrounding breathing techniques for menopause and health and wellbeing more broadly have begun to emerge (e.g., https://www.thebreathingclass.com/the-basic-breathing-workshop-1), suggesting that there is an appetite to consider how the different elementals involved in singing may provide affirming health-orientated experiences. In parallel, providing women with tools that help them to offset menopausal symptoms is seen as being as central to allowing women to work through menopause whilst in paid employment.
For those registered for our Singing through Menopause Workshop on the 9th September, further information about the research project can be found here
Abou the Research Team
Kirsteen McCue
Researcher
Kirsteen McCue is a graduate of the Universities of Glasgow and Oxford, having won the prestigious Herkless Prize for top woman graduate in the then Faculty of Arts at Glasgow and the Snell Exhibition to Balliol College, Oxford in 1989. Kirsteen joined Scottish Literature at the University of Glasgow in 2002. She teaches across the subject from the 16th century to the present day. Her research work continues to focus closely on Romantic song culture
More information on Kirsteen can be found here
Katy Cooper
Researcher
Katy is a conductor, arranger, composer and singer based in Glasgow. Katy is Director of Chapel Music at the University of Glasgow and also conducts Glasgow Madrigirls and Scottish Opera’s Community Choir. She is Head of marketing, and a tutor for Sing for Pleasure and has also tutored/lectured for Scotland Sings, Glasgow University, Aberdeen University and Strathclyde University. .
More information on Katy can be found here
Kathleen Riach
Researcher
Kathleen Riach is Professor at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, UK. Her research focuses on understanding the ways in which age and gender inequality operate in the workplace, with a particular interest in identities, the working body and social theory. With colleagues, Kat launched Menopause Information Pack Online – MIPO – a free public access resource to help line managers support their staff through the menopause at work.
More information on Kat can be found here
Dunedin Consort
Scotland’s Baroque Ensemble
Dunedin Consort is one of the world’s leading Baroque ensembles, recognised for its vivid and insightful performances and recordings. Formed in 1995 and named after Din Eidyn, the ancient Celtic name for Edinburgh Castle, Dunedin Consort’s ambition is to allow listeners to hear early music afresh, and to couple an inquisitive approach to historical performance with a commitment to commissioning and performing new music. Alongside its performance and recording work, Dunedin Consort is committed to a wide-ranging education programme both in schools and in the wider community. In inspiring and encouraging musical participation, developing vocal skills and fostering a love of classical music, historical performance and new music, Dunedin Consort aims to develop and nurture its potential audience and to encourage the performers of the future. They are proud to work in partnership with the University of Glasgow for the ‘Singing through Menopause’ workshop.
Women Work and the Menopause 