"Rock Choir"

When I moved house to a new area I looked for a RC that was nearer. I was encouraged to join Tom Rigby's new choir at Matlock and have been with him from the start. My first leader was Sarah Stephens at Loughborough and thought that she was going to be a hard act to follow. Tom's approach is so different but fabulous nonetheless. Sarah's choir at Loughborough is huge and I only ever got to know the few people that sat on my row. Matlock choir is much smaller and as many of us started together , we know each other across the different vocal parts. Tom's personality sets the tone of joy in singing and having great fun. We all love him, but then every Rockie thinks they have the best leader!

"i love rockchoir with nicola the good…"

i love rockchoir with nicola the good feel songs i love to learn and experience and sing and dance at the same time

"Best decision I ever made"

I only discovered rock choir in January 2020, I wish I had known about it years earlier. I walked alone and scared stiff into a huge hall full of strangers. And in an hour and a half I walked out with new friends and a feeling of joy I had never experienced before. Singing amoungst 90 other people felt amazing! I had never sung anywhere before (apart from my shower or car) and I was so worried that they wouldn't want me as I can't sing very well. Nobody cared. And I mean nobody cared! They welcomed me and said "just sing". So I did. And I have ever since. Even through lockdown when it was on zoom. After lockdown I couldn't wait to get back into the rehearsal hall, seeing my friends and literally making new friends every week. I've now performed in several gigs and I'm waiting for all the exciting opportunities that rock choir offer, there is always something happening. If you want to get out of your house every week, make some friends and feel the real joy and buzz of singing out loud in a group then I cannot recommend rock choir enough! They are very laid back and you can participate as much, or as little as you like. There are never any expectations placed on you. You will get talented leaders, great songs, opportunities to attend or participant in so many events, and a support network like nothing you've seen before. With a free trial session to start with, you'd have nothing to lose by giving a try and so so much to gain.

"Thank you Rock Choir 🌟"

Rock Choir has honestly changed my life. I have met the most amazing people and it couldn't have been possible without our choir leader Rachel. Rachel is fantastic at what she does. So welcoming and always has us smiling and laughing. I leave each session feeling great. Thank u 🙌💕🌟

"Why you should join Rock Choir"

Inspirational and extremely talented leaders... I have worked with 4 of them. Currently Rebecca in Leeds. She is fab! Lovely people... so warm and friendly. Great songs... so uplifting. Exciting gigs... from Horsforth Farmers' Market and Victoria Gate to Abbey Road and Wembley... so enjoyable. Rock Choir just wants us to feel welcome and have a fantastic time. And we do!
Thank you.
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"Rock Choir is a highlight of my week"

Rock Choir is a highlight of my week, it makes me happy to sing great songs with my buddies led by a talented Rock Choir leader.
We have sung in Barcelona, at the Edinburgh Fringe, Proms in the Park, Bournemouth BIC, recorded at Abbey Road Studios and had lots of other great performances in many different places.
I have been in Rock Choir for about 14 years now and won’t stop going unless the Earth stops spinning!
I feel belonging to Rock Choir does my mental health good, a workout for my old brain and it’s lots of fun!

"I have been a member of Bedford Rock…"

I have been a member of Bedford Rock Choir since 2011. Over the years I have thoroughly enjoyed my weekly sessions - the warm-ups, learning some fantastic songs and the moves which have sometimes been challenging but to be fair it has made it fun! Since the first Lockdown in 2020, when our sessions were all done online, I found singing on my own a bit strange but over the months I came to enjoy it. I’ve got to know more of the members due to our chats before the start of the session. In all I would like to thank Rock Choir for all they have done over the years. I would certainly recommend joining Rock Choir I’ve had the opportunity to sing at the 02 for the Rock Choir Big Sing - singing along with members from over the country Visiting Disneyland Paris what an experience that was also recording at Abbey Road Studios There were opportunities to sing at various venues throughout my home town (too many to mention)

I’m glad I joined ⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Rock Choir - Fantastic!"

Joining Rock Choir was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’ve been a member for over 9 years, sung super songs at all sorts of events and venues, made a new set of friends and have a whole new social life.
Rock Choir leaders are very well trained and make the whole experience so enjoyable and fun. Performances are offered but aren’t obligatory. I love doing them and have recorded at Abbey Road Studios, sung in Paris, taken part in the Edinburgh Festival, Children in Need, sung for the competitors in the Great Scottish Run and many more.
I can’t recommend Rock Choir highly enough. It’s fantastic!

"A 2nd family (with no bad bits!)."

I have been with Rock Choir for over 10 years now and I’d recommend it to everyone/anyone to try it out.
If asked to describe it I would say:-
“Inclusivity, warmth, no preconceptions, a 2nd family (with no bad bits).”

"Proud to be a Rockie"

I've been a proud Rockie for over 9 years, joining is one of the best things I've ever done. I really look forward to rehearsals, our leader ensures we always have a bit of fun as well as learning new songs. There are opportunities to sing at local events for those that want to, and I absolutely love performing the songs we've learnt. These are usually fundraising occasions so you really feel you're making a difference as well as enjoying yourself and giving other people a great performance.

Through Rock Choir, amongst other things, I've recorded at Abbey Road studios, sung at the O2 and the NEC (on both occasions with large numbers of Rockies), performed with G4, travelled to Paris to sing outside Notre-Dame, and taken part in numerous workshops including one where we sang accompanied by a live orchestra.

Most important of all, I feel part of something. It continued, via zoom, throughout lockdown and I know it was a lifeline for a lot of members living on their own. Of course it was not the same as being in the room together, but as soon as we could, we did!

I've made good friends at choir, and met my best friend there. For me it has been joyous and life-changing to be a member of Rock Choir.