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
(*) Members of the Fauré Pavane ensemble
SOPRANOS
Jeannie Bubbett
Carey Cauthen
Megan Day (*)
Vickie Franks
Beth Haley
Melanie Haynes (*)
Tammy Denson James (*)
Kai Jamison
Katie King (*)
Lydia Knight
Treva Medbery
Oakliegh Pinson
Arden Richards
Iryna Samara (*)
Janice Williams
ALTOS
Melissa Beebe
Martha Bell
Monica Burson
Jackie Cantelmo
Jo Anne Hamrick Coggins
Holly Dees
Ardell Taylor Fleeson
Hayley French
Shilpa Gaggar
Sallie Strickland Garvin
Eliza Graham
Michael Greenwood (*)
Katy Hodges
Rachael Jamison
Margaret L. Johnson
Amy Johnstone
Natalie Kendrick
Diane Litsey
LuAnn Mansfield
Christa McCrorie
Jessica McKay
Kalena Meyer
Stephanie Moore (*)
Ashley Pace
Alexis Pate
Laura Reder (*)
Ruth Robinson
Julie Scichowski
Tyra Shelley (*)
Virginia P. Slaughter
Cynthia Stuckey
TENORS
Rick Atkerson (*)
Bradley Diamond (*)
Randy Harrison
Barry Ivker
Pat Kulovitz
Dan Medders
David Roby (*)
Carl Senger
David Shipley
Stanley Weir
Evan Williams
BASSES
Justice Allen (*)
Dan Bell
Bruce Burson (*)
Matt Cantor
Craig Cordes
Andrew Duxbury
Jim Emison
Stan Hart
Jacques Hicks (*)
John Johnstone
Patrick McCaghren
Grady Moore
Kevin Podsiadlik
Tito Reyes
Nathaniel Robinson
Hugh J. Rushing
Fred Shepherd
Gerry Stewart
James Strange (*)
Chris Withrow (*)
ASO Chorus
Dr. Philip Copeland, Director
Smith Williams, Accompanist
Rick Atkerson, Chorus Manager
