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

Tamie Adams

Chelsea Anderson

Katie Ashley

Susan L. Bellis

Valerie Fesh

Beth Haley

Melanie Haynes

Tammy Denson James

Katie King

Sabrina Lewis

Arden Richards

Holly Roe

Anna Sangrey Roussel

Martha-Rosalind Stainton

Carol Stettheimer

Cara Thomas

Ruth Vann Lillian

Janice Williams

Betty R. Wilson

ALTOS

Dalia Abrams

Emily Bedgood

Melissa Beebe

Martha Bell

Sarah Brooks Boudreaux

Monica Burson

Jackie Cantelmo

June Mee Clark

Jo Anne Hamrick Coggins

Lori Cormier

Judy Donaldson

Hayley French

Rachael Jamison

Margaret Johnson

Amy Johnstone

Natalie Kendrick

Susan LaGrone

Nancy Lewis

Diane Litsey

Jessica McKay

Ashley Pace

Naomi Perez

Oakleigh Pinson

Amy Pittman

Laura Reder

Ruth Robinson

Tyra Shelley

Jenny Shen

Lee Stayer

Nancy Wooldridge

TENORS

Rick Atkerson

Jason M. Gruber

Barry Ivker

Kerry Jones

Pat Kulovitz

Dan Medders

Adam Roebuck

Carl Senger

David Shipley

Chris Soniat

Taylor Stricklin

Chad Tyler Thomas

Evan Williams

Jacob Womack

Stanley Weir

BASSES

Sanjiv Bajaj

Dave Balius

Dan Bell

Beau Boudreaux

Bruce Burson

Matt Cantor

Craig Cordes

Andrew Duxbury

Jim Emison

Quint Harris

Charles Henry

John Johnstone

Tim Liptak

Grady Moore

Matthew Morgan

Kevin Podsiadlik

Gordon Short

Gerry Stewart

Nathan Tate

ASO Chorus
Dr. Philip Copeland, Director
Brent Reeves, Accompanist
Rick Atkerson, Chorus Manager