Return to singing

Wednesday 9th June 2021

A series of free workshops and networking sessions just for our members, designed to help everyone prepare for the long-awaited return to our choirs and share their experiences when they do. Each session is one hour long, running on a variety of days and times, and each will include member-to-member networking time at the start, followed by a specific topic, so you can choose whether to attend the whole session, just meet to network, or just to hear about the chosen topic.

Friday 9 April at 5pm

Introduction to Jamulus with Mark Sproson

Thursday 15 April at 6pm

Introduction to PandeMusic, our new App, with Professor Martin Ashley and John Willetts

Thursday 22 April at 5pm (NB change of date)

Key points for a COVID-19-secure rehearsal with Professor Martin Ashley and Rachel Greaves

Tuesday 27 April at 6pm

Sector networking - an opportunity to chat with colleagues in your part of the choral world

Thursday 6 May at 5pm

Streaming your rehearsal - an introduction to the basics with Mark Sproson.

Tuesday 11 May at 5pm

The first rehearsal back - what should I expect from my singers and myself? Three leaders who have already done live rehearsing when restrictions allowed discuss their experiences.

Full details are available to members here and booking details will be sent out each week

Leading Singing in Secondary Schools: Get them singing, keep them singing
Twilight training sessions online for anyone working with singers of secondary school age Each session includes 60 minutes of training plus 15 minutes for discussion. Session are held on Zoom, from 5 to 6.15pm, with a link sent out to participants the day before. All sessions are recorded, so you can attend the session live or catch
Thu 9th May 2024 - Wed 31st Jul 2024>
Initial conducting course
15th June 2024 10am - 5pm, The Dickens Room, The Birmingham and Midlands Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS. Led by Lucy Hollins and Mark Jordan A one-day course designed for those who are either new to choral conducting, or have conducted for a while and want to back up their experience with training. Full details
Sat 15th Jun 2024>