Rochdale's
local choir
Meeting every Wednesday evening at Smithy Bridge Methodist Church in Littleborough, our choir is a fabulous community brought together by a shared love of singing.
Led by choir leader Phil Reynolds, you’ll make new friends, discover a new hobby and build your confidence while finding your voice.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced vocalist, we believe singing is for everyone.
Come and experience the joy of singing together. It could be the best thing you ever do!
Sing with your local choir…
📍Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9pm @
Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, Littleborough OL15 0DY
Your local choir leader...
Meet Phil Reynolds, the friendly face behind Rochdale’s Local Vocals!
With a background in professional performance, vocal coaching and over twenty years of music education, Phil brings experience, enthusiasm and encouragement to every rehearsal.
He’s passionate about helping people discover their voices, build confidence and experience the joy of singing together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Whether you’re an experienced singer or stepping into a choir for the very first time, Phil will make you feel at home and have you singing with confidence in no time.
No pressure. No auditions.
Just great songs, great people, and a brilliant atmosphere.
What our choir members have to say…
'To be part of this choir community is so much more than singing! Since joining back in 2021, I’ve made life-long friends, learnt some wonderful new songs (in 4 part harmonies!), led by our extremely, fun loving, talented choir leader.'
'I've taken part in numerous gigs, concerts, fundraisers and the list goes on!! I needed something in my life after retirement and family bereavements…I found LOCAL VOCALS… life changing!! Do it!!!'
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Try Rochdale's Local Vocals choir for free!
Fill in your details below to book your free taster session at our Rochdale evening choir.
Once you've reserved your place, we'll send you everything you need to know including a reminder of the time and date of the session.
There is parking on site and you don't need to bring anything with you on the day (other than a bottle of water - singing for 90 minutes can be thirsty work!)
You'll be greeted by your choir leader Phil, and friendly faces who will welcome you into the session - no auditions, no singing alone, just feel-good singing together.
Rochdale's Local Vocals is about so much more than singing. It’s a place to get out of the house, enjoy a proper brew, have a laugh, meet people from your local area and feel part of something positive each week.
Many of our members join because they love singing, but they stay because of the friendships, the confidence and the feeling of belonging.
Whether you’ve recently moved to the area, retired, had a change in routine, or simply want to do something uplifting for yourself, our Rochdale choir is a brilliant way to connect with like-minded people. You're more than welcome to come on your own. In fact, lots of people do. We’ll make sure you’re looked after!
Coming on your own? Lots of people do and quickly become part of the choir family.
More than a choir... a place to make friends in Rochdale
What happens at a
Local Vocals
Rochdale session?
Every Wednesday evening, we come together for 90 minutes of singing, laughter and connection.
A typical session includes:
• A warm welcome and time to settle in
• Simple vocal warm ups to get everyone comfortable
• Learning uplifting songs in easy to follow harmony parts
• Singing together with no pressure to perform alone
• Plenty of encouragement, support and a good laugh
No need to read music, just come along and enjoy it.
After the rehearsal, you can log onto the online Members' Area to access your lyrics, harmony tracks and extra resources so you can practise at home if you want to, as well as signing up to sing at local and regional events.
About your local choir in Rochdale...
Be part of a friendly, welcoming singing community in Littleborough, Rochdale.
Our community choir brings together local people who simply love to sing. It’s a great way to make new friends, build your confidence and enjoy a couple of hours each week filled with music, laughter and good company.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced singer, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. Our rehearsals are relaxed, supportive and enjoyable, with everyone encouraged to sing in a way that feels comfortable for them.
Can’t make your usual rehearsal? You’re always welcome to visit any of our other Local Vocals rehearsals across the North West.
No auditions & no musical experience required
If you love music and love to sing along to the radio, you will love Local Vocals!
We don’t read music and there are no auditions so our rehearsals are a safe space for you to simply enjoy singing together. You never have to sing alone and you will be surrounded by like-minded people who are there to give you the confidence you need.
Support local charities
The ethos of our choir centres around supporting our local communities through the joy of singing! So far, we have supported several local charities including Derian House, East Lancashire Hospice and Lancashire Mind and we regularly perform and collaborate with local charities to fundraise in a fun and unique way.
What makes our Local Vocals Rochdale different to other local choirs?
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Build your confidence
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Sing bespoke choir arrangements produced by local musicians
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Support local charities
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Do something for YOU
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Access the Local Vocals magic! Community, togetherness & a one of a kind experience
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Conquer new challenges
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Download all of your harmony parts and extra resources in our online Members’ Area
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Take part in unique, life-affirming performance opportunities