Music surrounds you daily, whether you realize it or not. From birds chirping to the rhythmic beating of a jackhammer to the car that drives by with the bass turned up, you’re inundated with sound. For those used to the music of daily life, these sounds may go unnoticed, or taken for granted. But this music binds us together, to the world, and to each other.
That’s why when it comes to team building activities, music is such a strong motivator and inspiring element. Scientific study after study has shown that music bonds people together, enhances creativity, and creates memorable experiences. Whether you like heavy metal, hip hop, or hyperpop, music plays a significant role in who you are, how you see the world, and how you connect with others.
Organizations looking to integrate music team building activities into their organizations have several options to choose from that we can help with. Let’s look at some popular team building events and how music can be featured in them.
Trivia
From Jeopardy to Trivia Pursuit, people love to show off their knowledge in challenging ways. And team building music games are a great way for people to collaborate, bond, and laugh together. Our Rock & Roll Game Show is a music quiz activity for in-person or virtual attendees. Our MCs lead participants through rounds of “Name that Tune,” “Music Trivia,” and “Karaoke Challenge” with a live band offering a soundtrack to each segment. This low-pressure, fun event is great for boosting morale, reducing stress, and creating a positive shared experience among your team. The themes are flexible and can fit your company’s initiatives, size, and environment.
Lip Sync Challenge
The Tonight’s Show’s Jimmy Fallon has helped make lip sync battles must-see viewing. People love to see others nail down a popular song or totally bungle it. There’s no in-between. For organizations looking to break down silos and hierarchies while creating a shared experience between teammates, our Lip Sync Battle is one of our most popular music team building activities. This high-energy, friendly competition has teams choosing a hit song, creating choreography, and performing for their teammates. Our world-class facilitators are there every step of the way to help everyone feel like the total pop stars they are. In-person, hybrid, or virtually, we can design the event to fit your needs and goals, helping you boost employee engagement and morale.
Group Songwriting
Ever been in a room where people are singing along together? Maybe it’s “We Are the Champions” by Queen or “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. When everyone is on board and singing their hearts out, it’s an electrifying experience. That’s what our Team Anthem activity feels like. This event brings your entire team together to write an original song that showcases your organization’s culture, mission, purpose, and values. Our world-class musicians guide your group through our songwriting method, encouraging everyone to participate from brainstorming lyrics to writing the perfect melody. Your team performs the finished project at the end. This is a great way to help boost your organization’s culture and communication skills. It offers your team a sense of ownership in your organization’s story, helping strengthen morale and motivation. Discover the power of a team building musical experience to inspire creativity and strengthen connections in your organization.
Karaoke
Similar to lip sync battles, the opportunity to watch people own a song or thrash it is a fun karaoke experience. You’re either cheering on how great people are doing or cheering them on as they lean into how bad they’re singing. What makes this team building music experience more exciting is when there’s a live band accompanying you, like with our Live Band Karaoke event. This activity offers your team members the opportunity to perform their favorite songs while backed by our world-class musicians. It helps break down inhibitions while celebrating team members. It’s also a fun and supportive environment that challenges people to step out of their comfort zones and bring that confidence back to the workplace.
Receptions
One tried-and-true team building event is the company reception. Get your team into one room, acknowledge their contributions throughout the year, maybe hand out awards, and then end with a party. It’s the perfect way for your teammates to get some face-to-face time outside of work. Our Rocking Reception can help elevate the experience by offering live music, team building music games, and customized songs for award winners and VIPs. This experience helps improve engagement, reinforces key messages, and provides a fun atmosphere that boosts workplace positivity. Easily customizable, our Rocking Reception will leave a memorable impression on your team that they’ll talk about for years to come.
Our music team building activities are all designed to fit your organization’s needs and sizes, in-person or virtually. Whether you want to create a team building musical experience, play music games, or dance to some tunes from our world-class musicians, we’ve got you covered. Contact us to learn more about how we can help your organization have team building music memories. And visit our blog to learn more about the power of music and how it can transform and inspire your teams.