Soiree Musicale. A concert in Pershore Abbey. Played by the Worcester Symphony Orchestra. Nov 10. 7.30pm. Tickets from 'Blue and A La Carte and at the door. More details on (01905 726169).

Henri Oguike Dance Company presents 'Melancholy Thoughts', the award winning Henri Oguike returns with a triple bill containing two new works. Nov 14. 7.30pm. The Roses Theatre. Tewkesbury, Glos. Box Office (01684 295074).

Best of British - (concert in aid of the CBSO Benevolent Fund). Nov 16. 7.30pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Box Office (0121 780 3333).

Red Ladies Choir present 'A Concert' (in aid of Holy Trinity & St Matthew's Church). Nov 17. 7.30pm. to be held at the Church Hall. Tickets available on door or (01905 352220/355558 or 353959.

An exciting afternoon concert will be given by International Performers with Volante Strings. Nov 17. 2.30pm. tickets available from Music 47, Blue & 'A la Carte', Broad Street, Pershore, or telephone 01886 812282 for more info.

Best of British (concert in aid of the CBSO Benevolent Fund). Nov 16. 7.30pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham. Box Office. 0121 780 3333

Traditional Christmas tea and Concert. (proceeds to several charities to include St.John Ambulance Cadets). Nov 18. Arrival 4pm, tea 4.30pm. 6pm Concert in The Frank Parkinson Theatre. Pershore College of Horticulture. (Ticket enquiries on 01386 552547).

Carl Rosa Opera Company presents Die Fledermaus Nov 19 to Nov 24 at Everyman Gloucestershire's Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham. Box Office 01242 572573

The Great Barr based Central England Concert Band. Nov 21. Shirley Park, Shirley, Solihull. For more information tel. 0121 360 8326.

An Evening of Big Band Swing with the Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra. (Proceeds to RNLB) 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

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