The University of Exeter Chapel Choir is run and supported by the Choral Scholarship Fund. Please consider giving generously to support this fund and the ongoing incredible music that the choir are able to bring year in year out.
The University of Exeter Chapel Choir helps enrich the student experience through providing an opportunity for students to pursue music in conjunction with their degree with a close team of sociable and committed people who meet regularly for practice and performance.
A leading student ensemble for the country, the Choir is made up of 26 students all of whom auditioned, and thanks to a generous donation from Professor Jenny Harrow (Politics, 1968) and Stephen Harrow (History, 1967) the Choir now performs regularly, wearing their distinctive University of Exeter green robes.
All 26 choral scholars each receive a scholarship of £300 per year, and we are hoping to raise this to £350. For £30 per month (or £360 per year) you could fund a chorister for an entire year!
All contributions – either as a one-off or ongoing gift – are welcome, and will be of enormous benefit to our choristers.
HELP US SUPPORT EXETER'S MUSIC COMMUNITY
During the last few years the University of Exeter Chapel Choir have continued to excel in our work as ambassadors for the University. While our principal role is to support the liturgy within the University Chapel, the Choir have been active in their work in other parts of Devon, the UK and abroad.
In 2020 the Chapel Choir kept singing through lockdown and recorded the 'Shine' video (below) for all the graduation ceremonies. This was met with a huge amount of support.
our students say...
“The Organ Scholarship has been an amazing opportunity to learn, grow and develop as a musician. The Scholarship has given me the training and support I have needed to be able to go on and pursue and audition for Organ Scholarships in some of the best UK cathedrals.”
Edward, 3rd year Geography, Organ Scholar (Left)
“I’ve seen a massive improvement in my singing and confidence since joining, and look forward to it every week! Not only do I enjoy the music, but spending time with all the other wonderful people in the choir makes it what it is.”
Tamsyn, 1st year Modern Languages, Alto (Middle)
“The Chapel Choir has been instrumental in my University experience, providing not just an outlet for musical creativity, but also a community of like-minded individuals.”
Oscar, 3rd year Medical Science, Bass (Right)
How your support makes a difference
In a single academic year our choir will sing two services a week, perform at least 15 concerts, appear in their ‘Exeter Green’ robes in front of thousands of people and continue their ambassadorial work for the University. The choir promote excellence in our reputation, our singing and above all our University. The Choir helps to enrich the student experience by providing an opportunity for students to pursue music in conjunction with their degree.
Our choristers have the opportunity to work with guest conductors and artists of significant repute, to receive singing lessons from the best teachers in the South West, and to sing in incredible venues. All of this is made possible thanks to the generosity of those who have supported the Choral Scholars Fund. Further funding will only lead to our reputation growing and will help put Exeter on the map as having one of the best choral offerings in the country.
thank you
Thank you for your generous support towards one of the finest up and coming chapel choirs in the UK, we are incredibly grateful for donations received to help fund these talented singers and musicians.
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