The Marquette Choral Society begins rehearsals on Monday, Jan. 12, in preparation for the world premiere performance of a work commissioned from British composer Paul Ayers. No auditions are required to participate; all who love singing are welcome. Rehearsals will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays in choral room 250 of the Thomas Fine Arts Building at Northern Michigan University.

The Choral Society will perform a choral, piano and handbell piece composed by Ayers at a single concert on Saturday, April 25.