Session handouts 2025

For all resources associated with repertoire sessions, please select Repertoire from the menu headings and then select the relevant session:

  • Session 1c: Repertoire discovery session I – music for young voices
  • Session 2b: Repertoire discovery session II: sacred music for SAB and SATB choirs
  • Session 4b: Repertoire discovery III – secular music for mixed adult voices
  • Session 5b: Repertoire discovery session IV: music for community choirs

For resources linked to other sessions, please see below:

Saturday

Session 1a: Creating compelling concert programmes with Chris Kiver

Session 1a handout

Session 2c: Nurturing musically engaged singers in primary school with Elisabeth Brierley and Elena Camblor

Session 2c presentation

Session 3a: Discover ABRSM’s new Music Directing Diplomas with Andrew Dibb

Session 3a presentation

Session 4a: Bridging the gap: expanding the age-range in choirs with Tom Leech

Session 4a presentation

Session 4c: Health and wellbeing: taking care of yourself as a musical director with Naomi Norton

Session 4c presentation

Session 4c Useful Resources sheet

Sunday

Session 5c: Inspiring teenage singers: warm ups, repertoire and resources to energise KS3, 4 and 5 with Shivani Rattan

Session 5c handout

Session 6a: Working with words: connecting music and meaning with Chris Kiver

Session 6a handout

Session 6c: Leading young singers: the teacher as musical leader with Tom Leech

Session 6c presentation