(KAIR)--A casting call, of sorts, goes out to the Atchison area, as residents are needed as voices in a community Christmas Choir.

According to a release, rehearsals are set to begin Halloween evening, Thursday, October 31, at 6:30, at the Atchison Area United Methodist Church, located at 501 Kansas Avenue. Any area resident wanting to sing is welcome, with no auditions to be held.

The release says rehearsals will be held for six weeks, skipping the night of Thanksgiving, with the choir to be directed by Marta Myers, accompanied by Melissa Blanton.

The rehearsals lead up to the actual performance, with the Christmas concert to be presented Sunday afternoon, December 15, at the Atchison church. 367-6707.

Anyone interested in singing in the choir is welcome, but are asked to contact Myers in advance, through call or text, at 913-367-6707. She can also be reached, by email, marta.myers@atchisonumc.org.