We were delighted to award this year’s Chair’s Award for Choral Leadership jointly to David and Gillian Victor-Smith at the University of Winchester as part of this year’s Annual Convention.
This is the third year of the award and once again, nominations were very strong, but the panel felt that David and Gillian’s contribution, not just to choral music making but to abcd, has been substantial over many years. Posted: Tue 25th October 2016 | Read More
The Board of the Association of British Choral directors (abcd) is actively seeking new Board members. If you would like to be nominated, or know someone who would, do get in touch with us or click here for more information. Posted: Wed 14th September 2016 | Read More
UK conductors and singers are being asked to vote for their favourite songs for inclusion in a new European songbook. Posted: Sat 13th August 2016 | Read More
Young Conductors wishing to apply for either of our bursary schemes have a little longer to make their application. The new deadline is 29th July. Posted: Mon 18th July 2016 | Read More
The New Zealand Youth Choir is touring the UK this month. They will be here from 10th to 16th July, performing in Oxford, London, Windsor, Ely and Cambridge, performing a mixture of lunchtime recitals and evening concerts. Posted: Thu 07th July 2016 | 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.
