Directors' Education

LABBS is committed to providing quality education for Directors and Music Team members, recognising that these people are central to ensuring the future development of the Association.

Please visit the Directors' education page for more details.

Education Days

The E & J Committee provides Education Days throughout the country so that each member has the opportunity to learn about vocal craft and skills.

2010 Education days will be held at the following locations on the given dates for LABBS members only:

• Saturday 17th April, Bristol
• Saturday 24th April, Leeds
• Saturday 24th April, Chorleywood, Herts

Registration forms have been emailed to your chorus contact. Once you have registered you will be sent a username and password to access learning materials for the chosen song at the following link:

• 2010 Education Days Learning Materials

Arranging

A day for "improvers" at arranging was organised for Sunday April 26th 2009, at the Birmingham Conservatoire. There was also an advanced class with the esteemed David Wright, by invitation.

A beginner's course on arranging is available every year at BABS Harmony College.

Harmony College

The last Harmony College took place in April 2007. The date of the next Harmony College will be in 2011.

Please visit the Harmony College page for more information.

Foundation Course

A stand-alone course which can replace the first year of judge training in all categories or just be a general educational course.

The date of the next course is the weekend of 12-13 June 2010, at the RAC Centre in Walsall. Further info will shortly be sent out to clubs, or check back here for more details.

Chorus Grants 2010

The E&J is awarding every Chorus a grant of £75 in 2010. The grants are to be used for educational purposes. All claims must be made using the claim form and must be submitted along with supporting paperwork for the grant to be awarded. All claims must be received by 15th December 2010 and an SAE enclosed. Any questions or queries please contact Alys Galloway by email at alys@sa-galloway.demon.co.uk

• Download 2010 claim form

Coaching

The E & J Committee has instigated a programme whereby every club is offered the opportunity to receive coaching from a knowledgeable coach within LABBS. Every club and quartet can also approach coaches or music, presentation and singing judges and willing trainees on the LABBS coaching programme via the Coaching Coordinator for their individual requirements. They're there! Use them! And remember your vouchers!

Voice Box

E & J contribute regularly to the new LABBS magazine, Voice Box. Articles may cover ways to improve as an individual or as a chorus, shed light on what the Judges look for in competition or how to choose songs for competition. Look out for your next copy!

Educational Material

Visit the E & J Resources page for various materials including the latest version of the Contest and Judging Rules and Handbook.