Homecoming for former Shoreham choirgirl

The 20-member Collegium Vocale St Wolfgange, a chamber choir from Munich, together with its director Stefan Ludwig, is set to perform a free concert at St Mary's Church, Shoreham.

Choir member Katie Ritson was born and schooled in Shoreham, and was a regular in St Mary's Church choir for many years.

She studied German at university after completing her A levels at King's Manor Community College, and has lived in Munich since 2003.

The choir will perform a programme of unaccompanied choral works from round the world, including the little-known "Missa Rigensis" by Latvian composer Ugis Praulins.

The group's first tour saw them perform in Lincoln Cathedral and Emmanuel College Chapel, Cambridge, when they vistied last year.

As well as the musical activites, the choir members are looking forward to having some free time to spend in West Sussex.

Visits to several local attractions are planned, including Shoreham's Marlipins Museum, and a sampling of traditional British fish and chips.

The St Mary's Church concert will be performed on Wednesday, April 11, at 7.30pm. Entrance will be free and everyone is welcome to attend.