We’re delighted to see Peter Broadbent in the New Year’s Honours list! The founding conductor of the Joyful Company of Singers, Peter was also abcd’s first Director of Training, and the instigator of our long-established and widely acclaimed extended choral conducting programme. Posted: Fri 31st December 2021 | Read More
Following the government's recent announcement, we have updated our guidance pages with the key points and will continue to keep a watch on any updates relevant to singing and choral leaders. Posted: Thu 09th December 2021 | Read More
After months of online activity, we're delighted to launch our first live conducting course since 2020! Our Spring 2022 Initial Course is now open for booking; with training spread over 4 months, this course is ideal for those new to conducting or wanting to consolidate skills. Posted: Wed 24th November 2021 | Read More
Our app WellRehearsed is available to download from both the Google and Apple stores. WellRehearsed is a joint initiative between abcd and Making Music. This free, anonymous app has been developed in volunteer time as a quick and simple-to-use risk management tool for amateur music groups of all kinds, choirs and instrumental groups, anywhere in the UK. Posted: Wed 15th September 2021 | Read More
Due to last minute cancellations, we've two spare places on our Intermediate one-day course this Saturday, taking place in Oxford with Sarah Tenant-Flowers.
We're delighted to announce the return of our Annual Convention! Our 37th Convention, the first live covention since 2019, will be on 21 and 22 October at York St John Creative Centre, right in the centre of the historic city of York.
We’re delighted that Ken Fayle has agreed to take on the role of Chair of abcd. Ken has been an abcd Council member for many years, and more recently joined the Trustees.