The Island Community Chorus begins a new semester of rehearsals at the Edgartown Public Library on Monday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m., to prepare for its traditional holiday concerts on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at the Old Whaling Church.

This year, the chorus will hold two welcoming informational sessions for anyone interested in joining. These sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9 and again on Wednesday, Sept. 18. These will be opportunities to meet music director Bill Peek and some of the choir’s members, and to learn more about singing with the chorus.

The chorus will meet every Monday night this fall, skipping the Columbus Day weekend. Suggested dues for the semester are $40. For more information, contact islandchorus@gmail.com.