Browsing news for The Association Of british Choral Directors

Browsing News Posts
<< < 1 2 3 4 5 6 > >>

Apply now for our Convention Young Conductor bursaries!: We have a limited number of bursaries available for our annual residential course for Young Conductors. Led by Amy Bebbington, this practical and informal course runs in parallel with our Annual Convention from 23-25 August at Oxford Brookes University and is open to anyone between 18 and 25 not already earning their living from conducting.
Posted: Thu 27th June 2013 | Read More

Invitation to singers to record new work for charity: Don Monro, the man behind The Really Big Chorus, is inviting singers to sign up to record a DVD of a work specially written by Jonathan Willcocks for the occasion in Henry Wood Hall in July. Don has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is organising the recording to raise funds for four charities associated with cancer.
Posted: Tue 11th June 2013 | Read More

Royal commission for Bob Chilcott: Bob Chilcott has been commissioned to write a new choral work for the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The new anthem will be performed in Westminster Abbey on 4th June.
Posted: Tue 04th June 2013 | Read More

Application deadlines approaching for Inaugural City of Derry International Choral Festival: The deadlines for taking part in the inaugural City of Derry International Choral Festival are fast approaching. The festival will be held from 24th to 27th October 2013 as part of the city's year-long celebrations as the first UK City of Culture.
Posted: Wed 29th May 2013 | Read More

Eton Choral Courses - bursaries still available: Eton Choral Courses provide vibrant vocal training and choral experience to enthusiastic young singers and prospective Oxford/Cambridge choral and organ scholars. The courses are an ideal opportunity to perform choral music to a very high standard with like-minded musicians.
Posted: Wed 29th May 2013 | Read More

Displaying 11 - 15 of 26 First | Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next | Last

London International Choral Conducting Competition returns: 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.; Posted: Wednesday, 25th September 2024 >
Book now for our 38th Annual Convention: 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!; Posted: Monday, 2nd September 2024 >
Music sector calls for voice to be included in Orchestra Tax Relief: 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.; Posted: Tuesday, 30th April 2024 >
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 >