Announcing Auditions for new members
6:30-9:00 PM - Singers
Biddle Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown 15904
Questions? Email Director Jeffrey L. Webb here!
We are looking for a chorus accompanist!
4:00-6:00 PM - Accompanists
Biddle Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown 15904
Johnstown Symphony Chorus
Developing choral excellence since 1963
Jeffrey L. Webb, director
“Those who wish to sing will always find a song.” - Swedish Proverb
More than 100 local vocalists rehearse weekly and perform the great works of the choral repertoire with the professional orchestra each year. Dedicated to musical excellence, the Johnstown Symphony Chorus is also a friendly and fun environment in which to learn and grow. This group prioritizes community service by sponsoring a family for Thanksgiving each year, raising money to provide scholarships for Inclined to Sing choristers, performing at residential facilities, and adding musical charm and spirit to events such as the annual Light-Up Night in Downtown Johnstown. The chorus makes regular appearances at veterans and Memorial Day events.
Our 2023-2024 Performances
Click the pictures for tickets and complete information!
Meet the JSO Chorus Members!
Exactly who are these talented vocalists? Find out more by viewing this intriguing video series with interviews led by Director Jeffrey Webb.
Enjoy a moment to get to know Val, a soprano in the Johnstown Symphony Chorus.
Anita Lorek JSC Soprano
Emily ROy JSC Adult Chorus
Find more from the JSO Chorus on our YouTube Channel.
Watch our last video, which received over 20,000 engagements online!
Jeffrey Webb, Chorus Director!
Jeffrey L. Webb, is thrilled to begin his second year as the conductor of the Johnstown Symphony Chorus in the 2019-2020 season. Since 2001, Mr. Webb has been Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Allegheny College and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from Binghamton University.
At the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Mr. Webb has taught courses in Music Theory, Western Art Music, Critical Listening, Jazz and Popular Music, and conducts the Pitt-Johnstown Choirs. In addition to his work at Pitt-Johnstown, Mr. Webb was the Artistic Director of the Blair Concert Chorale (Altoona, PA), from 2004-2013. Under his baton, the Blair Concert Chorale performed such works as Faure’s Requiem, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Schubert’s Mass in G and the Broadway musicals Sweeney Todd and Chess. Mr. Webb is active as a composer, guest conductor and vocal clinician. He has guest conducted festival choirs in Pennsylvania, New York and New Zealand and presented his research on vocal health for both the Pennsylvania and Virginia Music Educators Associations. Mr. Webb’s research has led to publications in both The Choral Journal and Music Educators Journal.
Mr. Webb is also active as a vocal soloist, accompanist and musical director. His recent vocal performances include Camile Saint Saens’ Christmas Oratorio and Beadle Bamford in the musical Sweeney Todd. Mr. Webb has served as musical director and accompanist for several musicals, recently including Ain’t Misbehavin, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors and My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra.
Check out our chorus’s curated playlists for the JSO’s Music Heals series!
Chorus Director Jeff Webb, Guest Curator: https://conta.cc/2wwlsXK
JSO Chorus Music for Mother’s Day: https://conta.cc/35RgnXd