SINGERS keen to take part in the next production by Worcester Festival Choral Society are invited to join rehearsals beginning on Monday (January 10).

The concert, A Night at the Opera, will be on March 12, featuring a selection of operatic highlights including music by Verdi, Mozart and Tchaikovsky, the Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana, by Pietro Mascagni, and the grand opening of Wagner's Die Meistersingers.

Conductor and musical director Adrian Lucas said: "We're always happy to welcome new singers to the society and especially enjoy being able to encourage younger members to take their place alongside our existing, more experienced singers."

Rehearsals are held on Monday nights at 7.30pm at Worcester Cathedral. Interested singers should contact secretary Lesley Bellerby on 01562 820409.

An ability to read music is essential and membership of the society is by audition. Energy, enthusiasm and commitment are also essential.