Vermont Symphony Orchestra

VSO Chorus

Singing with the Symphony

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra is home to a 100-member volunteer chorus, founded in 1993 by VSOC Conductor Emeritus, Robert De Cormier. The first performance, Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, took place in May 1994. Since then, the chorus has performed works from the classical, popular, folk, and contemporary repertoires in venues around the state. Our choral musicians, like those in the orchestra, travel from far and wide to be a part of this great organization. They are motivated by their love of choral music, the camaraderie of singing together, and ultimately, by the thrill of performing onstage with the orchestra.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra Chorus, under the direction of José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, always welcomes new members in all voice ranges. Those interested in auditioning for the chorus, or needing more information, should be in touch with Chorus Coordinator Hannah Hansen at hannah@vso.org.

José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, Chorus Director
Jeff Rehbach, Assistant Chorus Director
Hannah Hansen, Chorus Coordinator

 

2025/26 SEASON INFORMATION FOR VSO CHORUS

The VSO Chorus will perform on Feb 11 (40 voices) and May 9 (full chorus, 80 voices).  

 

VSO Chorus Schedule, 25-26 season

 

September 27, 2025, 1-5pm: Auditions for new members and any previous members who have been away from the group for two years or more. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington.  See below for more info.

 

Feb 11, 2026 Farmer’s Night at the State House
Conducted by Andrew Crust
Chorusmaster Jose Daniel Flores-Caraballo
Repertoire includes Randall Thompson, Frostiana and Deanna Witkowski, We Walk in Love
Rehearsals 1:30-4:30pm: Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7
Dress rehearsal with orchestra: Feb 11 (afternoon) and concert (evening)
May 9, 2026 The Flynn, Burlington
Conducted by Andrew Crust
Chorusmaster Jose Daniel Flores-Caraballo
Repertoire includes Carl Orff, Carmina Burana with soloists and children’s choir
Choral rehearsals 1:30-4:30pm:  Mar 28, (no rehearsal Apr 4), April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2.
Rehearsal with orchestra: evening of May 8

Dress rehearsal: afternoon of May 9, evening concert

 

INFO FOR PROSPECTIVE SINGERS

We welcome all interested singers to schedule a vocal assessment (audition) to be considered for the upcoming season.  Auditions are generally held in the fall and include an assessment of your vocal range, plus a short prepared excerpt.  Any questions? Email Chorus Coordinator Hannah Hansen at hannah@vso.org . Ready to sign up?  Sign up here

Link to audition requirements

Link to audition excerpt here when available (mid to late summer)

 

 

TAKE NOTE:  If you are a current chorus member and are NOT receiving memos about upcoming rehearsals, please let Hannah know: hannah@vso.org.  Please be sure to add these addresses to your contact list to keep VSO Chorus messages out of your spam filters: <hannah@vso.org> and <vso.chorus@gmail.com>