Monadnock Chorus kicks off its 60th season of making beautiful music on Wednesday, Sept. 4 with the start of weekly rehearsals in preparation for two December concerts. Led by Artistic Director Dr. Matthew Leese, the choral group will be preparing a varied program, “Hope for the Holidays: Music from Around the Globe,” featuring Ariel Ramirez’s Misa Criolla, to be performed in Peterborough on Dec. 14 and 15.

Monadnock Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus, welcoming singers of all levels and experience. No audition is required, but singers will be assessed to determine voice part placement. Registration, as well as details about rehearsal and concert schedules, can be found on the group’s website, www.monadnock-chorus.org. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday at the Union Congregational Church, 33 Concord St., Peterborough from 7 to 9 p.m.

“Having recently returned from our successful Anniversary Tour to the Canadian Maritimes, enthusiasm is running high for our fall semester,” Leese said. “Our upcoming repertoire celebrates global cultures with music representing Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and secular traditions in a diverse array of styles. The centerpiece of the program is the joyous Misa Criolla by Argentinian composer Ariel Ramirez, celebrating Latin American rhythms and instruments. Other works from Russia, Ukraine, Norway, and multiple American traditions will be presented, including familiar carols.”

New singers are welcome to join the group.

“Monadnock Chorus includes choristers of all experience levels,” Leese said. “Many are trained musicians, but just as many are people who joined just because they like to sing. During our rehearsal process, we work on vocal technique and provide resources to help people learn and master the music as we progress through the semester. And we become good friends in the process.”

More information and registration is available at www.monadnock-chorus.org. Walk-ins are also welcome at next Wednesday’s kick-off rehearsal.