Association of British Choral Directors

Welcome to the Association of British Choral Directors

The UK's only organisation entirely devoted to those leading choral music.

World premiere in City of Culture on Thursday »: Associate members Tenebrae and local choirs are giving the world premiere of Owain Park's Footsteps as part of the City of Culture 2017 celebrations. The concert takes place on Thursday 18th May at 19:30 at Holy Trinity Church, Hull with Tenebrae's Artistic Director Nigel Short conducting.
Posted: Monday, 15th May 2017
Calling musicians and venues to be part of Make Music Day UK »: Free celebration of music takes place on 21st June
Posted: Thursday, 23rd March 2017
New Director of Training for ABCD »: We welcome a new Director of Training, and thank outgoing Director Peter Broadbent
Posted: Friday, 13th January 2017

Voces Academy Summer Conducting Programme - Associate Member Event »: Tue 15th Aug 2017 - Sat 19th Aug 2017; Voces Academy have now launched their Summer Conducting Programme, taking place in Worcester between 15-19th August 2017. A five-day, intensive choral conducting masterclass, participants will work with chamber choir, Evoke, on repertoire such as Brahms Warum ist das Licht gegeben, Verdi Padre Nostro and Rautavaara Suite de Lorca. Prices (no
32nd Annual Convention, Pre-Convention Course and Young Conductors' Course »: Thu 24th Aug 2017 - Sun 27th Aug 2017; Pre-Convention Course 24-25 August
Main Convention 25-27 August
Young Conductors' Course 25-27 August Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow Book now! Inspiration and support for everyone leading singing, showcasing some of the best regional, national and international choirs. Choirs include the Norwegia