Who We Are

Our members donate their time to the cause of keeping choral music alive and thriving.  From singing the National Anthem at the opening session of the General Assembly to performing at the Kennedy Center, the chorus is one of the shining cultural ambassadors of Central Virginia.  

Founded by James Erb in 1971, the Richmond Symphony Chorus has a rich history performing classic masterworks, contemporary premieres, and symphonic pops concerts locally and abroad, including at Carnegie Hall and Paris. Under conductors such as Erb, Erin Freeman (2007–2021), and now Richard W. Robbins (since 2024), the Chorus has participated in numerous notable projects, concerts, including the GRAMMY®-nominated recording of Mason Bates’s Children of Adam.

​Learn more about our leaders, members, and upcoming projects. 

Join Us

Membership is available by audition only. We hold auditions twice a year,  during the summer and winter months. Visit our Auditions page for more information.  

If you aren't quite sure whether you'd like to audition,  contact us to request to observe a rehearsal. And watch this video to find out why we sing.