The Garleton Singers are having man trouble - or rather, lack of man trouble. The East Lothian choir, have been singing in Scotland and beyond for over twenty five years, and are well known for their exciting repertoire and friendly rehearsals. 'Last year a touring choir travelled to Florence and actually sang at the feet of Michaelango's David' said Sadie Maskery, the choir's archivist and librarian. 'We weren't supposed to - we were in the Galleria dell'Accademia on a tour and Stephen Doughty the MD looked at us, grinned, and dragged us together for an impromptu rendition of Elgar. It was pretty good considering we didn't have any music with us and were waiting for security to throw us out. In the end the guards applauded as well. It was the best audience of the tour.' Most of the time performances are less liable to end in arrest, but the Garleton Singers have sung throughout Scotland and Europe, including this year at the Edinburgh Fringe. Now they are looking to recruit more tenors and basses for their popular Christmas Carol Concert, as well as a free performance of The Armed Man by Carl Jenkins, to be held at St Mary's Church Haddington for Remembrance Sunday in November. 'Our men are all brillliant' said Sadie, 'But they have to work hard to keep up with the women, and it would be nice if they had reinforcements.' Although it's men the Garleton Singers hope to recruit, any women with deep voices and an urge to sing tenor (or even bass, if they have the lungs) would be equally welcome. 'It helps if you can sight read music' Sadie pointed out 'But if you are enthusiastic and willing to give us a go, the choir will provide extra help'. If you are interested in joining the Garleton Singers, an open rehearsal is being held at Macmerry Village Hall on Monday 9th September from 7.30pm. Anyone interested in coming along can try their hand (and voice), and chat to choir members and Stephen Doughty over coffee in the break. If you are unable to make the rehearsal contact Sadie on 07786 128487 to schedule a try-out another time.