A series of webinars covering the fundamentals of directing and running a church choir, with lots of ideas to support good conducting and rehearsal technique. These webinars are designed for those who are new to choir training or those looking to refresh their skills, ready for when choirs are able to meet again. Sessions are led by Tansy Castledine, Director of Music at Peterborough Cathedral, and benefit from her experience in both parish church and school contexts.

Webinar Title	Description	Live Date and Time	Cost	Webinar Link
Session 1: Elementary practical essentials for conducting	This first session covers the basic of choral conducting, and helps you develop a clear technique that supports good communication with your singers.	Monday 20 July 2020 – 6pm	£5	Click here to buy the recording
Session 2: Making the most of your time with the choir	This session will help you make the best use of your (often limited!) rehearsal time, including structuring your rehearsals according to what you need to achieve, and ideas for making effective use of warm-ups. It will also cover ways to encourage good vocal technique, and other helpful tips and tricks.	Monday 27 July 2020 – 6pm	£5	Click here to buy the recording
Session 3: Planning repertoire and building a creative choir	Choosing repertoire wisely is important for building a successful choir, and this final session will offer some ideas for planning suitable repertoire for the singers you have available.	Monday 3 August 2020– 6pm	£5	Click here to buy the recording