Kids who love to sing and are in first through 12th grades next year are invited to Open Rehearsal Night for Voices in the Laurel Children’s Choir.

There will be singing, fun, instruments, food and audition information. Open rehearsals are Tuesday, March 22, at Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Rehearsals are held by age group: Treble Makers (first and second grades) 4 to 4:45 p.m.; Concert Choir (third through fifth grades) 5 to 6 p.m., Chamber Choir (sixth through 12th grades) 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Voices in the Laurel is Western North Carolina’s renowned youth choir, made of regional students from elementary through high school. The group offers an authentic program that focuses on providing young people quality choral education in fun and innovative ways. Categories of musical styles vary from gospel and hymns to jazz, international, Celtic, and traditional folk music. The mission of Voices in the Laurel is for choristers to develop skills and confidence that will stick with them for life.

828.734.8413 or visit www.voicesinthelaurel.org.