An Evening of Big Band Swing with the Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra.(proceeds to R.N.L.B.) Nov 23. 7.30pm. Perrins Hall, Royal Grammar School, Worcester. tickets £7.00 with light refreshments, from Mr R Hemmings, 25 Whinfield Road, Worcester.

Oliver Knussen conducts, Lisa Saffer soprano are back by popular demand in an orchestral masterpiece to include early parts of the last century. Nov 22 7.30pm & Nov 24 7.00pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham. Box Office. 0121 780 3333

Droitwich Concert Club presents "Thomas Carroll (Cello) and Carole Presland (Piano)" Nov 24 7.30pm. Droitwich Spa Methodist Church, Droitwich. Tickets £9.50 (Concessions £8.50, Students £3.50). For more information and tickets tel. 01905 775246

Malvern Festival Chorus presents Handel's Saul Oratorio Nov 24 7.30 pm. Forum Theatre, Malvern. Box Office 01684 892277.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms' Academic Festival Overture Nov 25 8.00 pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. For more information and tickets tel. 0121 616 6511.

Evelyn Tubb & Sprezzatura, the soprano and instrumentalists present a programme of 17th Century English Songs Nov 29 7.30pm.pm. Forum Theatre, Malvern. Box Office 01684 892277.

The Great Barr based Central England Concert Band. Nov 30. St Teresas Club, Perry Barr. For more information tel. 0121 360 8326.

Hatstand Opera( one of the best known and best quality touring opera companies in Britain). "Christmas Greeting's" is an all singing, cracker snapping Christmas special. Dec 7. 8pm. Bobbington Village Hall. Tickets are available on 01384 221476 or from the Post Office.

' Friends of the County Music Library' Present a "Christmas Concert." Dec 13. 7.30pm. Feckenham Parish Church. Tickets available from Worcester City Library, Foregate St, Worcester or (01905 765310) or on the door.

The Elgar Chorale & Camerata commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Benjamin Britten's death. Conducted by Donald Hunt. Dec 1. 7.30pm. All Saint's Church, Deansway, Worcester. tickets available from Worcester Tourist Information Centre (01905 726311).

Christmas Concert. (Tewkesbury Town Band). Dec 16. 7.30pm. The Rose Theatre, Tewkesbury, Glos. Box Office. 01684 295074.

Christmas is Coming. A festive celebration in words and music conducted by Donald Hunt. Dec 16. 7.30pm. The Swan Theatre. Tickets available on box office (01905 27322).

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra present Christmas Concerts 21, 22 & 23 December. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. (Information tel. 0121 780 3333).

PuzzleJug (five performers with an assortment of instruments) present "Let us be Merry" , traditional carols, songs, wassails & readings). (In aid of Hope and Homes for Children Worcestershire Support Group). Dec 22. 7.30pm. Peopleton Village Hall. Tickets £10 to include supper. Licensed bar available. (from Maxine's Book Shop, 6 High Street, Pershore or 01386 553400/553269).

Droitwich Concert Club presents "Kungsbacka Piano Trio" January 12 7.30 pm. Droitwich Spa Methodist Church, Droitwich. Tickets £9.50 (Concessions £8.50, Students £3.50). For more information and tickets tel. 01905 775246.