AN OPEN rehearsal of Handel’s Messiah is being held by Harpenden Choral Society next Tuesday, September 11.

It will run from 8pm at the United Reformed Church Hall in Vaughan Road, Harpenden, and admission is free.

Scores will be provided and newcomers are welcome to the open rehearsal where there will be refreshments provided in the interval. The performance of Messiah will be on December 1 at the High Street Methodist Church.

Further details can be found on the Choral Society’s website www.harpendenchoralsociety.org. Alternatively call membership secretary Marion Oxley on 01582 832900 or e-mail her at membership@harpendenchoralsociety.org.