Choir Leader Training Course

Are you a passionate musician ready to take the next step into choral leadership? Whether you’re an experienced singer, an instrumentalist, or a music educator looking to expand your skillset, this two-day choir leader training course is designed to equip you with the tools, confidence, and practical experience to lead and engage a community choir.

Run by The People’s Orchestra, a national charity dedicated to accessible, inclusive music-making, this intensive course will guide you through the essential skills of teaching songs, conducting, planning rehearsals, and managing a choir in the real world.

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Course Highlights:

• Learn to teach songs effectively to singers who don’t read music
• Explore conducting technique, beat patterns, and gesture work
• Get hands-on podium time and live practice with a real choir
• Discover how to set up and run a successful local choir
• Build confidence in leading rehearsals, performances, and working with accompanists
• Receive informal coaching, peer feedback, and a certificate of completion

By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in choir leadership and the opportunity to apply to lead one of our affiliated People’s Show Choirs in your local area.

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Subsidised places available:

• South Wales
• Coventry
• Sandwell
• Harrogate
• Skipton
• Clitheroe

If you’re based near one of these communities and want to help bring people together through music, we’d love to support your journey.

Places are limited. Whether you’re looking to build a new career, grow your leadership skills, or make a difference in your community, this course is your perfect starting point.