Choir rocks around the town (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Choir rocks around the town

9:49am Thursday 8th July 2010 in

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Local choir members are among a group of 1,000 singers whose debut album has soared into the Top 5 of the UK album chart.

Members of South Woodford Rock Choir, who were joined by members of other Rock Choirs now have the distinction of being part of the highest charting choir in chart history with their album of feel-good covers.

Rock Choir Volume 1 includes such songs as Can’t Hurry Love, Valerie, Walking on Broken Glass, Dancing in the Street and Say a Little Prayer.

Rock Choir is made up of adults and children, and no singing experience is required to join. It started with only a handful of people, and in five years has grown to 200 choir groups nationwide with nearly 5,000 members and growing.

Christina Dymtryk, leader of Rock Choir, says everyone involved is delighted with the album’s success, adding: “This album’s got the feel-good factor that we have every week when we have rehearsals. When you hear the album you can feel the spirit of Rock Choir, the emotion and excitement that is captured on each song.“ Christina adds: “I think as soon as you attend one of the rehearsals you wouldn’t be surprised. You can see how happy everyone is.“ Rock Choir will be performing on Friday, July 9, 8pm at Chingford Assembly Hall. Tickets are available on the door. Details: www.rockchoir.com