Free video and written resources for everyone leading young singers of any kind.
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Warm-ups and fun games for KS1 (5-7 year olds) with Jo McNally
Three short videos with Jo McNally, who, has endless tips and ideas to make singing fun for young children and are easily adapted for older voices too.
Vocal play (3 minutes)
Days of the week (6 minutes)
Silly sounds (4 minutes)
Warm-ups and exercises for Lower KS2 (7-9 year olds) with Sue Hollingworth
Our Vice-President Susan Hollingworth shares warm-ups and exercises for 7-9 year olds, but suitable for using with singers of all ages, including improving expression, posture and breathing. Try ‘Lickety-split’!
28 minutes total; the various sections are time marked so you can watch it in segments if you prefer
Warm-ups and exercises for Upper KS2 (9-11 year olds) with Lucy Hollins
Join abcd tutor Lucy Hollins for her favourite warm-ups and exercises, plus a wealth of expert tips to use with your singers. These are particularly aimed at young voices, but are easily adapted for singers of all ages!
19 minutes total
Susan Hollingworth – Twelve Top Tips for Leaders of Youth Choirs
Susan Hollingworth BEM (Artistic Director of the nationally renowned Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir) shares her wisdom about leading a successful youth choir. Download this written resource here.
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Leading singing in primary schools
Six recorded CPD sessions, forming an invaluable package of training for primary school teachers, covering vocal health for classroom teachers, warm-up and repertoire ideas, conducting skills, developing two part singing and using singing to teach the music curriculum. Purchase individual sessions or buy the full six-part series.
Leading singing in secondary schools
Seven recorded CPD sessions for secondary school teachers, forming a new package of CPD exploring how to build a whole-school singing culture, voice change for females and males, repertoire ideas, how to engage Year 7 singers, conducting skills and working with teenagers! Purchase individual sessions or buy the full seven-part series.