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 Thomas Adams

Megan Day

Jennifer Griffin

Melanie Haynes

Jillian Johnson-Rogers

Jackie Kim

Mallorie Yance Petrusson

Holly Schneider

Cindy Spellman

ALTOS

Jackie Cantelmo

June Mee Clark

Jo Anne Hamrick Collins

Hayley French

Whitney L. Gaut

Michael Greenwood

Rachael Jamison

Natalie Kendrick

Christa McCrorie

Amy Schiwitz Pittman

Amy Plourde

Kristen Porter

Ruth Robinson

TENORS

Rick Atkerson

Chris Franks

Tom Hart

Walter Jones

Durand Robinson

David Shipley

Stanley Weir

BASSES

Johnny Blackwell

Matt Cantor

Jim Emison

Tanner Godfrey

Grady Moore

Kevin Podsiadlik

Jacob Shedd

Gerry Stewart

ASO Chorus

Dr. Philip Copeland, Director

Smith Williams, Accompanist

Rick Atkerson, Chorus Manager