St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Founded in the 1976/77 season by Music Director Jerzy Semkow, the St. Louis Symphony Chorus is an equal partner with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in performing choral orchestral music at the highest artistic level. Thomas Peck was the first Chorus Director, from 1976 until his passing in 1994, followed by Amy Kaiser from 1995-2022. The Chorus is primarily a volunteer ensemble with a core of paid singers of all ages and varied musical backgrounds, who come from throughout the St. Louis region.
Recognized for its artistic excellence, the Chorus has performed with the SLSO to critical acclaim at Powell Hall, Carnegie Hall, and other venues locally and nationally. The Chorus rehearses on Tuesday nights and auditions are held periodically throughout the season.
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Singers & Staff
The 100+ members of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus come from all walks of life, uniting to make extraordinary musical moments.
Auditions
Auditions for the St. Louis Symphony Chorus take place periodically through a season.
Chorus History
The St. Louis Symphony Chorus was founded in 1976 and has since impressed critics from St. Louis to New York.
Critical acclaim for the St. Louis Symphony Chorus
“The chorus has always been impressive, but they truly outdid themselves this time. From the bold, sweeping declamation of the opening “Behold the sea itself” to the final, pianississimo chords of “Oh farther sail,” the singers captured the epic sweep of this music perfectly.” –Chuck Lavazzi, KDHX, May 2022
“… the St. Louis Symphony Chorus was in fine voice throughout, expressing both the fears and ultimate hopes of the texts.” –Sarah Bryan Miller, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 2019
