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The Devon County Junior Choir is for any children from Years 4 to 8 who are really enthusiastic about singing and who would enjoy the opportunity to enhance their singing technique and perform regularly. It is not necessary for any child to have previous experience of singing in a choir - the most important things are enthusiasm and the ability to sing in tune.

DCJC meets on term time Saturday mornings, 9.15 -11.15am. Practices take place in either Kalendar Hall, South Street, Exeter which is the music department of Exeter Cathedral School or the Chapter House at Exeter Cathedral – the venue is clearly indicated on the Diary/Schedule page of this website.

The first part of the practice is for all choir members who practise together as one group. At 10.40 each week, the choir splits into the Boys' Choir and the Girls' Choir for the remaining practice time until 11.15am.

The choir sings a wide variety of music in different styles. You can see from the past 3 years that there are very exciting opportunities for performing with the Devon County Junior Choir.

Whilst practices are for choir members only, we shall really look forward to welcoming parents, family and friends to our public performances.

Now that the central government grant, which was available for the first three years of the choir’s life, has ceased, we are entirely dependent financially upon grants and voluntary contributions to cover running costs, which are in the region of £8,000 per year. We will need to recover at least half this sum from contributions on behalf of members of the choir.

Rather than impose a fixed rate annual subscription of £30 per child per term (£20 for second or more siblings and for part terms) we would prefer to invite donations on behalf of each child. If your child is successful in gaining a place in the choir, you will be given details of how to make donations. If you are a UK taxpayer, these will qualify for gift aid. Please speak to us if it would be difficult for you to make a donation.

DCJC provides the uniform and music at no extra cost. However, all choir members are expected to purchase the choir bag for music which is £5 and a suitable folder for choir music – we suggest an A4 ring binder as the children can then add music in alphabetical order which makes it easier for them to manage. We also ask that you provide your child with a drink (no fizzy drinks) and small snack for them to have during our breaktime in rehearsals.

Throughout the year we organise fundraising activities. One of these is the Art/Craft Club which meets regularly throughout the term for the siblings of DCJC members and for which there is a small charge payable for each session. The sessions are indicated on the Diary/Schedule page of this website. This is run by parent helpers (please see the Staff Page) in Kalendar Hall. If you would be interested in this, please tell us and we shall put you in contact with Maggie and Clare.

Extra information about the formation and history of DCJC can be found here.

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Home About the choir Joining the choir Message to children Pictures and sounds Diary / schedule Performances Staff Links Contact us	ABOUT THE CHOIR The Devon County Junior Choir is for any children from Years 4 to 8 who are really enthusiastic about singing and who would enjoy the opportunity to enhance their singing technique and perform regularly. It is not necessary for any child to have previous experience of singing in a choir - the most important things are enthusiasm and the ability to sing in tune. DCJC meets on term time Saturday mornings, 9.15 -11.15am. Practices take place in either Kalendar Hall, South Street, Exeter which is the music department of Exeter Cathedral School or the Chapter House at Exeter Cathedral – the venue is clearly indicated on the Diary/Schedule page of this website. The first part of the practice is for all choir members who practise together as one group. At 10.40 each week, the choir splits into the Boys' Choir and the Girls' Choir for the remaining practice time until 11.15am. The choir sings a wide variety of music in different styles. You can see from the past 3 years that there are very exciting opportunities for performing with the Devon County Junior Choir. Whilst practices are for choir members only, we shall really look forward to welcoming parents, family and friends to our public performances. Now that the central government grant, which was available for the first three years of the choir’s life, has ceased, we are entirely dependent financially upon grants and voluntary contributions to cover running costs, which are in the region of £8,000 per year. We will need to recover at least half this sum from contributions on behalf of members of the choir. Rather than impose a fixed rate annual subscription of £30 per child per term (£20 for second or more siblings and for part terms) we would prefer to invite donations on behalf of each child. If your child is successful in gaining a place in the choir, you will be given details of how to make donations. If you are a UK taxpayer, these will qualify for gift aid. Please speak to us if it would be difficult for you to make a donation. DCJC provides the uniform and music at no extra cost. However, all choir members are expected to purchase the choir bag for music which is £5 and a suitable folder for choir music – we suggest an A4 ring binder as the children can then add music in alphabetical order which makes it easier for them to manage. We also ask that you provide your child with a drink (no fizzy drinks) and small snack for them to have during our breaktime in rehearsals. Throughout the year we organise fundraising activities. One of these is the Art/Craft Club which meets regularly throughout the term for the siblings of DCJC members and for which there is a small charge payable for each session. The sessions are indicated on the Diary/Schedule page of this website. This is run by parent helpers (please see the Staff Page) in Kalendar Hall. If you would be interested in this, please tell us and we shall put you in contact with Maggie and Clare. Extra information about the formation and history of DCJC can be found here.