Birmingham Conducting Weekend
Join us for a weekend of practical conducting training, at two levels, Initial and Intermediate, including podium time for all participants. Booking options are flexible, attend as a conductor at either level for an individual day or the full weekend, or as an observer to the Intermediate course.
The Initial level is designed for those who are either new to leading choirs, or have conducted for a while and want to back up their experience with training. The Intermediate level is designed for those who already have experience in leading a choir and may have had some previous training.
Our tutors are three of our most experienced course tutors, with years of experience and a huge variety of choirs between them, ideally suited to provide training that’s tailored to your needs.
The course will develop and extend existing leadership skills, enabling you to prepare your choir with greater confidence. We expect participants to be able to sing, have a basic level of sight-reading for the Initial course, and a competent level of sight-reading for the Intermediate course.
Attend this event
Initial level:
- Weekend rate – £180 abcd members or £250 non-members
- Day rate – £95 abcd members or £130 non-members
Intermediate level:
- Weekend rate – £210 abcd members or £290 non-members.
- Day rate: £110 for abcd members and £150 for non-members.
Observers are welcome to observe Intermediate level training: £35 to observe for the day for abcd members or £45 for non-members.
Bursaries: we have a limited number of bursary places available for young conductors (18 – 28 year olds) or any conductor who works with young singers. Bursary places are £150 for the weekend, or £60 for the day.
About the Provider
Association of British Choral Directors
The Association of British Choral Directors (abcd) is the leading UK organisation devoted entirely to supporting everyone leading choral music. We are committed to promoting, improving and maintaining opportunities for the professional development of all those leading singing of any kind, whether in the classroom or in the community.
