abcd has published a research paper on the impact of the COVID 19 virus on choral activity in the UK.
The report, prepared by Professor Martin Ashley, an abcd trustee, provides a survey of research into the current thinking about how choirs and conductors might resume rehearsing and performing. Posted: Wed 03rd June 2020 | Read More
Book now for our first series of webinars! Weekly forum discussions and lectures led by our team of tutors and special guests on a wide range of choral topics. Posted: Fri 01st May 2020 | Read More
With great regret we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s abcd Choral Leaders’ Festival, our 35th Annual Convention, which was to have taken place from 28-30 August at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The decision was taken in light of the ongoing situation regarding coronavirus, both in the UK and abroad. Posted: Wed 25th March 2020 | Read More
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.
Due to last minute cancellations, we've two spare places on our Intermediate one-day course this Saturday, taking place in Oxford with Sarah Tenant-Flowers.