During the summer of 1994, Janet L. Herrick, Director Emeritus, then a Professor of Music at Lakeland College, formed a chorus to perform with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra. Respected local music educator Frank Berger was selected as Assistant Conductor and Accompanist. They held auditions to find local talent and performed Handel’s Messiah during the 1994 holiday season. To this day, the chorus performs in several concerts annually and is composed of over 80 community voices.

The Chorus has had the opportunity to present some of history’s most respected masterworks and grow in artistry and technique. They have demonstrated talent with moving and expressive singing in varied styles and languages. Their performance at the opening of the Stefanie H. Weill Center, featuring the exciting finale from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, was a performance never to be forgotten.

Many superb soloists have emerged from the Chorus and been featured with the Symphony during the regular season and Messiah and Summer Pops concerts. Symphony Chorus members have participated in two national honor choirs sponsored by the American Choral Directors’ Association. Symphony Singers, carolers, and small ensembles drawn from the Chorus have also performed at several Symphony concerts in past seasons and throughout our community.

Additionally, the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus Side-by-Side High School Chorale program provides high school students interested in singing with the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus for one concert during our regular season. To learn more, please click HERE.

To see the 2023 – 2024 Chorus Roster, please click HERE.

To learn more about requirements & upcoming audition dates, please click HERE.

Carolers

During the Holiday Season, the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus members join to spread holiday cheer for all to hear. Our caroling services offer smiles, memories, and holiday magic for the community to love and experience.

Symphony Chorus Carolers can be scheduled via phone (920) 452-1985 or email carolers@sheboygansymphony.org.