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.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus

SOPRANOS

Rayna Archibald

Erika Austin

Jeannie Bubbett

Carey Cauthen

Jennifer Griffin

Beth Haley

Melanie Haynes

Kai Jamison

Jackie Kim

Katie King

Lydia Knight

Bridget O’Neal

Mary Rose Patrick

Oakleigh Pinson

Iryna Samara

Cara Thomas

Carrie Thompson

Janice Williams

ALTOS

Melissa Beebe

Martha Bell

Jackie Cantelmo

Tabitha Clark

Holly Dees

Judy Donaldson

Ardell Fleeson

Shilpa Gaggar

Whitney Gaut

Eliza Graham

Michael Greenwood

Katy Hodges

Rachael Jamison

Margaret L. Johnson

Amy Johnstone

Natalie Kendrick

Susan LaGrone

Nancy Lewis

Diane Litsey

LuAnn Mansfield

Christa McCrorie

Kalena Meyer

Stephanie Moore

Patti Pasquarello

Alexis Pate

Naomi Perez

Amy Plourde

Kristen Porter

Ruth Robinson

Emily Jones Rushing

Julie Scichowski

Tyra Shelley

Virginia P. Slaughter

Cynthia Stuckey

Layla Tajmir

Nancy H. Wooldridge

ASO Chorus

Dr. Philip Copeland, Director

Smith Williams, Accompanist

Rick Atkerson, Chorus Manager