Become a member

The European Association of Jewish Choirs (EUAJC) is open to amateur Jewish choirs based in Europe. Members of the Association are expected to have experience of public performance; to possess a full concert repertoire; to have been involved in performing to audiences beyond their specific communities; and to have developed an established online marketing presence which includes a website and use of social media. For involvement in festivals, new members need to submit two ‘CD quality’ recordings that will be assessed by the EUAJC Board to ensure a high enough performance standard. Membership is by application to the President of the EUAJC.

Members of the association pay a small fee towards its running costs, and towards the management of choral festivals. Paid up members are entitled to attend festivals, subject to meeting the necessary requirements, and the membership fee will be taken as part of the cost of festival attendance. Should a new member not meet the festival performance standard in the first year, the fees paid can be applied to attendance at a future festival. The membership fee for festival participation is €10.

The Association forms a hub for Jewish choral activities in Europe. It provides a means of communication between member choirs and facilitates the sharing and exchange of music and musical initiatives. Its principal public role is the coordination and facilitation of choral festivals (to be held annually, or as regularly as possible), for which it acts as an advisory body but is not the principal organiser. Festivals are hosted and organised by EUAJC members in their own country.