Auditions for the 2011-2012 season of Voices in the Laurel will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 and 31, and June 7.

The Western North Carolina children’s choir develops singers’ abilities through group practice and public performance. Categories of musical styles vary from gospel and hymns to jazz, international, Celtic and traditional folk music.

Choir participation is open to boys and girls in grades one through 12. The ensemble is led by Martha Brown, who teaches music in Haywood County Schools and has coached and guided Voices through 15 years of public performance.

828.734.8413 for an audition appointment or visit voicesinthelaurel.org.