Update on our campaign for amateur choirs
abcd has worked alongside colleagues at Making Music, Singing Network UK, ABO and ISM to write to Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer, and Dr Jenny Harries OBE at Public Health England regarding the guidance for amateur choirs in England at Step 3.
Posted: Fri 28th May 2021 | Read More
Join our campaign to improve choir guidance in England
Our new campaign page is up and running! We've been working with our partner organisations to shape a response to the recent and unexpected guidance for choirs in England which single out amateur singing.
Posted: Thu 20th May 2021 | Read More
Updated performing arts guidance has now been published
Updated performing arts guidance has now been published. Guidance for non-professionals is at section 2.4. Sadly this only seems to allow for a single group of up to 6 singers indoors. We'll post again after consulting and reading in more detail.
Posted: Tue 18th May 2021 | Read More
New guidance for the performing arts in England still awaited
We're sorry we have no further updates on performing arts guidance for England from 17 May. Updated guidance has now been published for worship and for community facilities and like everyone, we are very concerned to see the wording.
Posted: Tue 18th May 2021 | Read More
Webinar, member networking and online conducting course this weekend!
We've a busy abcd weekend coming up, with the first of our new member networking sessions on Friday at 5pm, closely followed by our regular Saturday morning webinar at 11am on 10 April. In addition, if you are looking for practical conducting support online, join our Director of Training, Amy Bebbington, for her own highly recommended online course this weekend, 9-11 April.
Posted: Tue 06th April 2021 | Read More
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Dr Roy Wales BEM
We note with great sadness the passing of Dr Roy Wales BEM.
Posted: Wednesday, 28th February 2024 >
Apply by 22 January to join the NYC new Young Conductors' scheme
The National Youth Choir is launching a one-year bespoke training programme for two young musicians from backgrounds that are under-represented in choral music.
Posted: Friday, 12th January 2024 >
Are you looking to develop your musical leadership skills in 2024?
We've got a busy month of events in January 2024 to support all those New Year's resolutions!
Posted: Wednesday, 3rd January 2024 >
Last minute places for our Intermediate day this Saturday!
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.
Posted: Wednesday, 1st November 2023 >
ABCD Autumn events on sale
Book now for courses and events this autumn! From Initial Courses to the return of our Annual Convention, there's something for all choir leaders.
Posted: Monday, 14th August 2023 >