Three short videos with Jo McNally, who, as ever, has lots of tips and ideas to make singing fun for young children and are easily adapted for older voices too.
Our Vice-President Susan Hollingworth shares warm-ups and exercises particularly for 7-9 year olds, but suitable for using with singers of all ages, including improving expression, posture, breathing and more. Try 'Lickety-split' with your singers!
Access the video here (28 minutes total; the various sections are time marked so you can watch it in segments if you prefer).
Join abcd tutor Lucy Hollins for her favourite warm-ups and exercises and a wealth of expert tips. Particularly aimed at young voices, but easily adapted for everyone!
Access the video here (19 minutes).
Conductor, music educator and abcd Council member Richard Jeffries leads this video (around 17 minutes long) about running online rehearsals with young voices. There is guidance for anyone wanting to set up a Zoom rehearsal for the first time, hints and tips for everyone rehearsing their choir online and also a guide to basic video editing.
Access the video here (17 minutes).
Susan Hollingworth BEM (Artistic Director of the nationally renowned Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir) shares her wisdom about leading a successful youth choir. Download this written resource here.
Find out about the courses we offer for teachers and anyone leading young voices here.
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