It's time to join the Rock Choir!

Rock Choir has already attracted nearly 30,000 members nationwide

Rock Choir, the UK’s largest contemporary choir, is giving members of the Oldham and Saddleworth public a chance to boost their natural high and beat the winter blues this January by taking part in a free Rock Choir session.

With no audition and no need to read music, Rock Choir has already attracted nearly 30,000 members nationwide and is recognised as an award-winning national brand.

It is considered to be responsible for creating a cultural musical movement offering a unique and glamorous alternative to the traditional choir format.

Rock Choir's uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction, and its inclusive and accessible teaching approach allows anyone who simply loves pop-music to take part.

Offering this opportunity to local people will offer individuals a chance to experience the significant natural high that is created from singing in a group.

A recent experiment conducted by BBC’s ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’ proved that Rock Choir members experienced a dramatic rise of 40% in Endocannabinoids - the ‘happy’ chemicals released in our brain - after taking part in a Rock Choir session.

This significant result was compared to just 20% up-lift after they had taken part in dancing and cycling and should have a profound effect on the way our well-being and mental health is supported from now on.

Local Rock Choir Leader, Anthony Clegg, said: “I regularly receive personal communication from Rock Choir members who claim that their journey has improved their lives or helped them in various ways to recover from personal issues and trauma.

"Rock Choir provides an exciting and life-affirming platform using music at its core and as a whole experience offers joy and friendship.”

Rock Choir always welcomes new members.

There is no audition and no requirement to read music.

To book the free Get Happy Rock Choir taster session please visit: rockchoir.com and type in your postcode to find your nearest location.

Alternatively, call 01252 714276.

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