Developing Choirs in your schools
Relevant to Music Leaders, Classroom Teachers.
Description
This CPD session is designed for teachers and school staff who lead, or would like to lead, a school choir. Whether starting from scratch or developing an existing group, it provides clear, practical guidance to support confident and successful choir leadership.
Participants will explore how to establish and sustain a choir, including approaches to recruitment, building enthusiasm, and creating a positive, inclusive singing culture. The session also covers effective rehearsal techniques, vocal warm-ups, and selecting engaging repertoire that supports healthy vocal development. A key focus is developing musical progression. Using resources from the free Friday Afternoons programme, participants will learn how to move beyond unison singing and introduce part singing in an accessible way.
Participants will:
- Develop confidence in starting and leading a school choir.
- Run focused, engaging and inclusive rehearsals
- Use practical strategies to develop part singing.
- Access high-quality resources to support choral work
Suitable for teachers of all musical backgrounds, this session provides practical, classroom-ready approaches that can be implemented immediately.