abcd's Director of Training Amy Bebbington leads an Intermediate level masterclass at Brancepth Castle, Durham on 22 June. A great opportunity to get a good length of valuable podium time with some really responsive singers and to observe Amy working with other conductors too. Posted: Thu 06th June 2019 | Read More
Our 34th Annual Convention has been expanded and developed into our new festival, with a day longer to fit everything in too! We have more plenary sessions, including keynote addresses and opportunities for both singing and hearing singing together, as well as lots of useful workshops sessions, our trade exhibition and three conducting courses. It all takes place at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the heart of one of the UK's biggest cultural centres from 22-25 August. Posted: Wed 15th May 2019 | Read More
Hal Leonard Europe has become the third organisation to sign up to abcd’s new Gold Commercial membership. Hal Leonard Europe is part of Hal Leonard, the world’s largest publisher of printed music. Posted: Tue 30th April 2019 | 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.
