The Association of British Choral Directors (abcd) is the only UK organisation which is devoted entirely to supporting those leading choral music, both amateur and professional. 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. Our 800+ members represent nearly 2000 choral groups and include teachers, composers, singers and students, leading singing of all kinds.
We run an extensive programme of courses and workshops, which cater for leaders of all kinds of singing, age groups and experience using a network of the best choral leadership trainers in the country. Our choral conducting courses run from beginner to advanced levels. In addition our regional committees put on a wide range of regional events, ranging from singing and repertoire days to more social occasions, all of which also provide opportunities to network, compare experience, and seek advice from others working in the same field. This all comes together at the Annual Convention, which takes place in a different regional centre each year and attracts over 200 delegates from all parts of the choral spectrum. Members have access to the The Podium, the members' section of our website, which includes access to the abcd digital version of Choir and Organ, the opportunity to network and access to Mastersinger Online, an exclusive growing library of articles covering repertoire, choir and composer profiles, technique and more.
