ROBERT Sharpe, director of music at York Minster, will lead York Musical Society’s Come and Sing choral workshop of Haydn’s Nelson Mass on Saturday, November 12 from 10am to 3.30pm.

Guest soloists will be participating in the day’s singing at Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate, York, which will conclude with an informal performance to family and friends at 4.30pm. “Copies of the music will be provided,” says publicity officer Fiona Long. “There are no auditions and no required standard; just a willingness to join in and sing lustily.”

• To take part, a donation of £10 is suggested. For further details, visit yorkmusicalsociety.org.uk or phone Lesley Wilson on 01347 848272.