January 2025
An Introduction to Choral Conducting
Led by Amy Bebbington from The Association of British Choral Directors (ABCD), this is a two-part online course to learn the foundations of choral leadership, suited to those new to leading choirs, teachers, and community musicians. The repertoire used will be relevant to youth, community, school and workshop choirs.
Dates: Saturdays 09:30-12:30 on 17th & 24th January
More info: Visit the ABCD website
March 2026
Comfort of Voices song leaders’ gathering
Comfort of Voices is an inspiring professional development event to support Scotland’s singing leaders. Join us for a day of song sharing, discussion, and networking, facilitated by the Scotland Sings steering group. This will be a great opportunity to meet and learn from other song leaders from across the country, to discuss the issues that affect you as singing leaders.
Date: Saturday 28th March 2026, 10:30-17:15
Venue: Birnam Arts Centre, Station Rd, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0DS
More info & book your place here
April 2026
Sing for Pleasure – Inverness Weekend 2026
Sing for Pleasure’s acclaimed weekend for conductors and singers is returning to Inverness! The weekend offers a choice of choral and vocal leading courses for all experience levels along with a Gaelic singing course led by renowned conductor and singer, Mary Ann Kennedy. More information coming soon, but pencil it in your diary!
Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26 April 2026
Venue: TBC but likely to be The Gaelic Cultural Centre in Inverness
More info: Visit the Sing for Pleasure website
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