Choral Conducting Courses & Training

18 February 2017

Polish and Shine - St Sepulchre-without-Newgate Church, Holborn Viaduct, EC1A 2DQ

Conductors will have the chance to work with a high level symphonic chorus comprising members of Wimbledon Choral Society and Constanza Chorus. Neil Ferris and Joanna Tomlinson will help address aspects of tuning, colour and blend, giving helpful tips on how conducting technique can have a positive effect on these. They will also explore the role of conductor as vocal trainer. Observers are also welcome.

Price: £90 abcd members, £100 non-members (participant)
          £30 abcd members, £40 non-members (observers)

To book your place, download the form here and return as directed. If you have any questions about any of these events, or our training programme in general, contact our Training Manager Penny Homer, either by email or telephone on 07805 454563.

25th March, 22nd April, 20th May, 17th June 2017

Initial Course - London Spring 2017 - The Hall School, 23 Crossfield Road, London, NW3 4NU
This course is designed to lay firm foundations for anyone who has an interest in learning to conduct singing of any kind, or who has recently started to lead a choir. No previous conducting experience is necessary, but the course is also suitable for those who would like to develop their conducting and vocal technique or have some experience in leading choral music.

Each day runs from 10am to 5pm, and video footage is provided from each session.

Price: £250 abcd members, £280 non-members.

Find out more about the course here, or book online here. If you have any questions about any of these events, or our training programme in general, contact our Training Manager Penny Homer, either by email or telephone on 07805 454563.

Young Conductor Day - London 2017 - Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, London, SE3 9RQ
We are running our first Young Conductor Day of 2017 in association with Trinity Laban. The day will be led by Stephen Jackson and Sarah Tenant-Flowers and is open to anyone aged 18 - 25 not earning their living from conducting. No previous experience of conducting is necessary, just an ability to read staff notation, and preferably some experience of singing or instrumental playing.
Price: £20 (includes membership to abcd)

Find out more about all our Young Conductor events here, or book online here. If you have any questions about any of these events, or our training programme in general, contact our Training Manager Penny Homer, either by email or telephone on 07805 454563.