Roade Community Choir

RCC is a very friendly group always looking for more members.

There is no audition and no requirement to read music. Our ethos is singing for fun. Come and give us a try!

RCC meet on a Wednesday at The Methodist Church Hall NN7 2NT (on the Hartwell Road, next door to the Cock pub, opposite the village Primary school) at 7.30pm term time only.

RCC sing a wide range of music from Musicals to popular Classical and everything in between.

RCC look forward to singing for the wonderful village of Roade and hopefully meeting lots more of you at our Wednesday choir rehearsals.

RCC Next Rehearsal date:

Wednesday 20th November 2024 7.30pm at

Roade Methodist Church Hall NN7 2NT

Taster Session for newcomers - Refreshments available

Proven to be good for Positive Mental Health 

Our History

Roade Community Choir (RCC) began in 1995.

The Willison Centre, at Elizabeth Woodville School, was built for the community and named after Head Teacher Ian Willison. It was felt there should be opportunities for non-sporting activities and a choir was suggested. A Musical Director (MD) was found and Roade Community Choir was formed with 10 people (Jenny Peck is one and is still in the choir!). After a few years RCC left the Willison Centre and took up residence in the Methodist Church, where we still meet today.

It continued independently with a few different MDs until Ian Riley took the role which he held for 22 years.

RCC went from strength to strength. Despite many Community Choirs folding during and after the pandemic, RCC has managed to continue.  We met virtually during the COVID pandemic, supporting each other through this difficult time and even performed a virtual ‘Sing for Spring’ concert.

Our Music Director, Judith Dunkley, is a lot of fun and excels in bringing out our inner singer.

We have sung at various local events throughout the years including The History Society, St Mary’s Carol Service, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Jubilee Celebrations, The Cock Pub, Sunflower Café friendship group to name but a few and take great pride in participating at Remembrance Sunday.

Contact our email address:

roadecommunitychoir1995@gmail.com

About Judith Dunkley, our Music Director

I studied a degree in music at Newcastle University. I also have a teaching qualification. I have taught music as a primary teacher and as Head of Music at prep schools in Northamptonshire. I have directed, conducted and accompanied many children’s choirs, orchestras & smaller vocal & instrumental groups. I have lived in Roade for 30 years & I am passionate about helping people in the community. My aim is to use my skills to bring joy and fun to local people through directing RCC & performing at local events.