Join us for our Virtual Choral Leaders' Festival!
Our dedicated Festival website is up and running! Join us for workshops, webinars, our virtual exhibition and networking with colleagues and presenters from the UK and around the world, as we all plan our safe return to singing. This second online Festival is our 36th Annual Convention, during which time we have welcomed choirs and conductors from across the world to share their knowledge with us, and this year is no exception.
Posted: Wed 25th August 2021 | Read More
Updated ABCD guidance for everyone returning to singing
As restrictions are lifted across the UK, we've updated our guidance to help and encourage all choirs planning their return to singing.
Posted: Fri 13th August 2021 | Read More
Replacement guidance published for those organising events
Guidance for step 4 has been published for people who work in settings related to events & visitor attractions or organise events in a workplace, including non-professionals. We understand that this replaces the previous performing arts guidance, which will no longer be published separately.
Posted: Mon 19th July 2021 | Read More
All restrictions on choirs in England to be removed at Step 4
The Secretary of State has announced that all restrictions on choirs in England will be removed at Step 4.
Posted: Tue 06th July 2021 | Read More
Our new app, WellRehearsed, is available to download!
We're delighted that our app WellRehearsed, developed as a joint initiative between abcd and Making Music, is now available to download from both the Google and Apple stores. The app will allow us to compile weekly, anonymous statistics on safe group music-making.
Posted: Mon 14th June 2021 | Read More
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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 >
Are you looking to develop your musical leadership skills in 2024?
We've got a busy month of events in January 2024 to support all those New Year's resolutions!
Posted: Wednesday, 3rd January 2024 >
Last minute places for our Intermediate day this Saturday!
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.
Posted: Wednesday, 1st November 2023 >
ABCD Autumn events on sale
Book now for courses and events this autumn! From Initial Courses to the return of our Annual Convention, there's something for all choir leaders.
Posted: Monday, 14th August 2023 >