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
Our dedicated Festival website is up and running! Join us for workshops, webinars, our virtual exhibition and networking with colleagues and presenters from the UK and around the world, as we all plan our safe return to singing. This second online Festival is our 36th Annual Convention, during which time we have welcomed choirs and conductors from across the world to share their knowledge with us, and this year is no exception. Posted: Wed 25th August 2021 | Read More
As restrictions are lifted across the UK, we've updated our guidance to help and encourage all choirs planning their return to singing. Posted: Fri 13th August 2021 | Read More
Choral music at its most vibrant will fill the splendid Duke’s Hall at London’s Royal Academy of Music throughout the weekend of 2-3 November 2024 as singers and conductors from the UK and around the world collaborate in an international celebration of the choral arts.
We can't wait to welcome delegates to Reading for our 38th Annual Convention. Book your place now and join us for a weekend of repertoire, inspiration and the chance to spend time with colleagues. Don't forget that our Early Bird discount ends on 16 September!
Almost 40 major music sector organisations, networks and individuals are calling for ‘voice’ to be added to the eligible instruments, so that choirs can claim Orchestra Tax Relief.
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.
