From 9:30am on Saturday 30 January 2027
to 12:30pm on Saturday 6 February 2027Venue: Online
Led by Amy Bebbington
Saturday 30th January and 6th February 2027, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Online
Led by Amy Bebbington
Saturday 30th January and 6th February 2027, 9.30am – 12.30pm
This two-part online course is for all those who want to learn about the foundations of choral leadership, and would suit those new to leading choirs, teachers, community musicians and young choral leaders. The repertoire used will be relevant to youth, community, school and workshop choirs.
On the 30th January, the session will cover:
- Useful, effective and motivational warm ups
- Successful and efficient teaching strategies to lead simple songs, rounds and canons
On the 6th February, the session will cover:
- Conducting technique – size, shape, clarity and quality of beat patterns, starting and stopping
- Leadership skills relating to specific musical elements (pause, rit., a tempo, crescendo, diminuendo)
This course will be delivered across two dates – Saturday 30th January between 9.30am – 12.30pm and Saturday 6th February 9.30am – 12.30pm. Both sessions will be held on Zoom. Each session will also be recorded and then sent out to participants in the following week.
Event fee: To attend both sessions, the fee is £75 for non-members.
To attend either Session 1 or Session 2: the fee is £40 for non-members.
abcd member discounts: Member, Young Conductor and Student can claim 20% off the full rates, Member Plus 25% – find out more about joining us here
Participants who attend both sessions will receive a certificate of completion.