The Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus formerly known as the Birmingham Concert Chorale was founded in 1966 as the Birmingham Civic Chorus under the direction of Bruce Tolbert of the University of Montevallo. Since then, the ASO Chorus has been an integral part of the organization, providing powerful performances of the greatest symphonic works. In recent seasons, the ASO Chorus has performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Brahms' Song of Destiny, Orff's Carmina Burana, Caleb Burhans' Psalm 23 (world premiere), Fauré's Requiem, Bach’s Magnificat and Handel’s Messiah. Currently, the ASO Chorus is led by Dr. Philip L. Copeland. Past directors include Hugh Thomas, Tom Gibbs, Timothy Banks, David Smith and Mark Ridings.

The Chorale enjoyed a long association with the former Alabama Symphony Orchestra. In 1997, with the rebirth of the ASO, the Birmingham Concert Chorale was formally designated as "The Official Chorus of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra." In recent years the Chorale has traveled to New York City for performances in Carnegie Hall, and also to England to participate in the International Cathedral Music Festival.

SOPRANOS

Christy Adams

Heather Batey

Megan Day

Jennifer Griffin

Beth Haley

Melanie Haynes

Elliot Jackson

Tammy Denson James

Jackie Kim

Arden Richards

Julie Robinson

Holly Roe

Kim Rothery

Taylor Rose Sabol

Holly Schneider

Jennifer Scivley

Carol Stettheimer

Janice Sullivan-Stoll

Mary Christina Thomas

ALTOS

Melissa Beebe

Martha Bell

Sarah Brooks

Monica Burson

Jackie Cantelmo

Vicky Carstens

Dolores Davis

Holly Dees

Michael Greenwood

Rachael Jamison

Amy Johnstone

Natalie Kendrick

Nancy Lewis

Diane Litsey

LuAnn Mansfield

Ashley Pace

Amy Schiwitz Pittman

Ruth Robinson

Rachel Turner

Kelley Bohannon Winslett

Nancy H. Wooldridge

TENORS

Les Anderson

Rick Atkerson

Tom Hart

Richard Huie

Barry Ivker

Walter Jones

Carl G. Martin

Carl Senger

David Shipley

Fergus Tuohy

Stanley Weir

Evan Williams

BASSES

Dan Bell

Johnny Blackwell

Bruce Burson

Matt Cantor

Craig Cordes

Jim Emison

Doug Erwin

George Fritsma

David Hicks

John Johnstone

Tim Liptak

Grady Moore

Kevin Podsiadlik

Xavier Roberson

James West Roberts

Nathaniel Robinson

Jacob Shedd

Gerry Stewart

ASO Chorus

Dr. Philip Copeland, Director

Smith Williams, Accompanist

Rick Atkerson, Chorus Manager