The Birmingham Concert Chorale was founded in 1966 as the Birmingham Civic
Chorus under the direction of Bruce Tolbert of the University of Montevallo.
In 1977, the name was changed to the Birmingham Concert Chorale.
Past directors have included 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.

Click here to review a list of major works presented by the Chorale in recent years.

The Birmingham Concert Chorale makes available to the greater Birmingham
area choral ensembles for performance in a variety of settings. In the past,
these ensembles have performed for Christmas parties, civic events, company
gatherings and many other occasions. To schedule an ensemble for your
next event, please send us an email.