Music education in rural China is often limited by a lack of resources an d little attention to students’ emotional well-being. This study explores ho w choral instruction based on positive psychology can support the positiv e development of rural primary school students. A choral program using l ocal folk songs and participatory singing activities was carried out in a rur al primary school. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study collecte d data through the EPOCH scale, classroom observations, and interview s. The results showed improvements in optimism, hope, and self-efficacy. Qualitative findings also suggested that choral activities helped student s express their emotions and build a stronger sense of cultural connectio n. This study suggests that choral instruction can be an effective and pract ical way to support music education in rural schools.