The Rodillian Singers will be celebrating 60 glorious years of singing together as an award-winning female voice choir by performing their Diamond Anniversary Concert in the beautiful acoustics of Wakefield Cathedral. Saturday 06 July will bring an evening of harmonious music, showcasing songs from a varied repertoire which includes show tunes, songs from the 60s and some of their favourites both old and new. It promises to be an exciting programme that has something for everyone!
The very talented Rebecca Whitlam is the choir’s Musical Director who has encouraged her singers to take on more challenging pieces, bringing an amazing level of enthusiasm and expertise. She is constantly pushing the choir to be better and braver in their music choices. The results speak for themselves.
Rebecca is also an accomplished soloist and a member of the smaller group of choir singers, Quintessential, who will also perform on the night. Their voices blend beautifully as well as powerfully.
The choir also have an exceedingly accomplished pianist in Emma Sey. She provides an added confidence, as her ability is second to none, and the choir are in awe of her talent. This will be an evening to remember.
The Rodillian Singers’ guests for the evening are Rothwell Temperance Band, who are Leeds’ highest ranked brass band. With a band entirely comprising volunteers, they have cemented themselves as one of the finest ensembles in the competitive county of Yorkshire as a whole. The current band, formed in the 1980s, under the guidance of Musical Director, David Roberts, has ascended through the ranks to eventually compete in the championship section, earning numerous prestigious accolades along the way. They have remained a championship section band for over 25 years and have a consistent presence among the top 20 brass bands in the world. The band were delighted to win the Grand Shield for the third time in 2022.
The choir is delighted that Tom Ingall will be their compère for the evening.
Tom works for the BBC as an experienced Journalist and regular Look North Presenter.
£15 per person, under 16s free.
Tickets can be obtained from any choir / band member or by contacting secretaryrodillians@hotmail.co.uk
In-person tickets can be purchased from Olwyn Fox 2000 Electronic Shop, Rothwell, LS26 0QD.
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