Choral Leadership Level 2 - Manchester

Enhance your choral leadership skills with this practical, one-day course tailored for those already directing young voices. This course is ideal for those who have participated in Choral Leadership Level 1 workshop or have equivalent appropriate experience. Perfect for refining your approach, the session covers essential skills of delivering effective vocal warm-ups, developing your conducting skills, selecting impactful repertoire for young voices and how to refine your material for performance. This course offers a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to elevate your choir’s performance, ensuring you lead with confidence and creativity. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise and energise their choir leadership. 

Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles Béquignon-MacDougall, this day will equip you with essential tools, choral leadership techniques, and fun, practical activities to make singing a vibrant and inclusive part of your singing community. 

Plus, this training is CPD-accredited by CPDUK, enabling you to evidence your CPD. 

Previous delegates have said: 

"I got everything I could have possibly wanted out of this course. The topics covered were so well thought out. It was vibrant, informative and completely communicated the passion of leading choir!"

"Charles was engaging and the interactive nature of session really helped me to hear the tonal changes. I can relate this to the work I do with my school choirs."

"Content was totally aligned with my needs as music teacher. Really fantastic content and ideas and methodologies that will totally be put into practice at school."

Lunch will be provided. 

9:30 – 10:00 Arrival, Tea and Coffee 

10:00 – 11:30 Session 1 

11:30 – 11:45 Coffee Break 

11:45 – 13:00 Session 2 

13:00 – 13:45 Lunch 

13:45 – 14:45 Session 3 

14:45 – 15:00 Coffee Break 

15:00 – 16:00 Session 4