{"id":28293,"date":"2023-05-23T11:11:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T09:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/?p=184977"},"modified":"2023-05-23T12:41:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T10:41:22","slug":"star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/rss_feed\/star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Star Wars\u2019 studies: three in four students revising to orchestral music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> A survey by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra found that students are turning to orchestral music as a study aid &#8211; with film soundtracks proving most popular of all <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Steve Wright\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 23 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <div><strong>Three quarters of students studying for their exams this year are listening to orchestral music to help them revise, according to new research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div\/>\n<div>The research quizzed more than 250 students currently preparing for their exams. Of this cohort, 75% of them said that orchestral music was playing a role in helping them to revise.<\/div>\n<div\/>\n<div>The survey comes on top of recent studies that have shown that <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/econtent.hogrefe.com\/doi\/10.1027\/1618-3169\/a000166&quot;\"><strong>orchestral music can boost mental energy and improve cognitive function<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0304394009003279?via%3Dihub&quot;\">improve mood<\/a><\/strong>, and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0206531&quot;\"><strong>aid sleep and motivation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n<div\/>\n<div>Of the different genres of orchestral music that students were listening to, film soundtracks featured at the top of the playlist. Of those who listened to music while studying, 44% said the likes of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/composers\/hans-zimmer\/&quot;\"><strong>Hans Zimmer<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/composers\/williams-john\/&quot;\"><strong>John Williams<\/strong><\/a> were seeing them through their revision.<\/div>\n<ul><li><strong><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/articles\/music-and-neurodiversity\/&quot;\">Music and neurodiversity<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><div>Symphonies and concertos came next in the revision league tables, with 35% saying this was their favourite listening. Orchestral music from musicals (23%) and video games (32%) also proved popular revision aids.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-184982\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/24\/2023\/05\/765821980247c3c12d9dc-3c040bf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Pic:\" collegedegrees360=\"\" title=\"&quot;7658219802_47c3c12d9d_c&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Many students are turning to orchestral music as a soundtrack for their studies. Pic: CollegeDegrees360 via Flickr<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div\/>\n<div>Separate research by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra found that four in five people aged under 25 said they relied on music during lockdown in 2021 to evoke calmness and well-being in their lives, while 88% said it inspired them and lifted their spirits.<\/div>\n<ul><li><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/articles\/does-listening-to-music-help-your-mental-health\/&quot;\"><strong>This is why music is good for your mental health, according to scientists<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div>James Williams, managing director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, said: \u2018Young people sitting exams in the next few weeks have had one of the toughest lead-ups of any generation, with the disruption that COVID-19 caused adding layers of anxiety.<\/div>\n<ul><li><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/news\/alastair-campbell-to-discuss-how-music-helped-him-manage-his-depression-on-radio-3s-private-passions\/&quot;\"><strong>Alastair Campbell on how music helped him manage his depression<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div>\u2018We all know the tremendous benefits and power that listening to music can have over both thoughts and emotions, with endless studies showing the positive effects music can have to help during a period of intense study. It is hugely positive that young people are taking advantage of these benefits to give themselves the best chance of doing well.<\/div>\n<ul><li><strong><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/articles\/mental-health-awareness-week-role-of-music-in-mental-health\/&quot;\">Mental Health Awareness Week: the role of music in mental health<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><div>\u2018More importantly, these results give a sense of the value placed on orchestral music as a part of their day-to-day lives. We saw in lockdown \u2013 another stressful time for many \u2013 how young people in particular relied on orchestral music for their wellbeing, relaxation and happiness. The support music can offer during tough times forges a relationship for the long term.\u2019<\/div>\n<div\/>\n<div><em>Pic: Getty Images<\/em><\/div>\n<div>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <ul><li><strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/news\/coronation-composer-karl-jenkins-breaks-uk-chart-record\/&quot;\">Coronation composer Sir Karl Jenkins breaks UK chart record<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/news\/violinist-plays-on-serenely-after-bow-snaps\/&quot;\">Violinist plays on serenely after bow snaps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/news\/talent-scheme-seeks-out-best-emerging-sound-designers\/&quot;\">Talent scheme seeks out best emerging sound designers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/news\/meet-the-covid-choir-finding-togetherness-through-singing-for-the-king\/&quot;\">Meet the COVID choir finding togetherness through singing for the King<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> A survey by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra found that students are turning to orchestral music as a study aid &#8211; with film soundtracks proving most popular of all <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":28294,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"3"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/05\/star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music-scaled.jpg",2560,1920,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/05\/star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/05\/star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music-300x225.jpg",300,225,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/05\/star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music-768x576.jpg",768,576,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/05\/star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music-1024x768.jpg",800,600,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/05\/star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music-1536x1152.jpg",1536,1152,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/05\/star-wars-studies-three-in-four-students-revising-to-orchestral-music-2048x1536.jpg",2048,1536,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"A survey by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra found that students are turning to orchestral music as a study aid - with film soundtracks proving most popular of all","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/28293"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28293"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28293"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}