Auditions for the 2012-13 season of the York Symphony Chorus and Chamber Singers will be held in mid-September at Heidelberg UCC, 47 W. Philadelphia St., York.

Interested singers may call Donna Snyder at 717-428-1558 for an application for audition and information.

The chorus is under the direction of Robert Hart Baker, music director and conductor of the York Symphony Orchestra. Regular chorus rehearsals are held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, beginning Sept. 17, at Heidelberg UCC.

The concert season will begin with the annual Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at First Presbyterian Church of York. The York Symphony Chorus and Chamber Singers will perform "The Messiah" by George Frideric Handel accompanied by members of the orchestra.

The orchestra and chorus will perform "Symphony No. 9 in D minor," the "Choral Symphony," by Ludwig van Beethoven on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center.

The chorus will present its annual spring choral concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, in the historic Union Lutheran Church of York.

In addition, the York Symphony Chamber Singers are now booking engagements for the coming season. The Chamber Singers are an ensemble whose members are also chorus members and are available to provide a variety of musical styles and selections for specific needs. Call Donna Snyder at 717-428-1558 for information.