Wednesday 18 November 2026
from 6:30pm to 7:45pmVenue: Zoom
Venue: Zoom
What happens when we give our choirs permission to play? Join Danish conductor Jonas Rasmussen for an exploration of The Playful Choir and the thinking behind his approach to rehearsals. Through practical demonstrations and discussion, Jonas will share how games and playful exercises can develop musical skills, sharpen focus and strengthen connections between singers. Discover ways to weave playfulness into your rehearsals while creating an atmosphere where singers feel safe to experiment, make mistakes and grow together. Expect ideas to take straight to your next rehearsal, reflections on the conductor’s role, and plenty of opportunity to ask your own questions.
About Jonas Rasmussen
Jonas Rasmussen is a Danish conductor and educator combining artistic ambition with playfulness and accessibility. He leads Academic Choir Aarhus, Youth Choir Aarhus U and Ensemble Novum, teaches choral conducting at the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus, and shares his work worldwide through ChoirConductor, reaching more than 350,000 followers across platforms.
Cost: £15 for non-members, 20% discount for abcd members, FREE for abcd Member Plus (abcd Member Plus conductors should email Elisabeth Brierley to book their place).
We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will email you the joining link the week of the event. This webinar will be recorded and anyone who books to attend will be able to access this recording.
Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make abcd events as inclusive as possible. Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please contact Elisabeth Brierley (Training Manager).
