Portland Symphonic Choir

The Portland Symphonic Choir has carried out this mission since its founding in 1945: to sing choral masterworks with excellence and passion and to engage, educate, and inspire its members and the community. A central figure in the legacy of choral music in Portland, the Choir achieves excellence in musicianship, celebrates community through music, builds a sustainable musical legacy, and curates an inclusive musical space. With a notable reputation, our 100-person chorus includes musicians, students, retirees, and an assortment of working professionals ignited by their passion for choral music.

Under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Dr. Alissa Deeter since 2019, the Portland Symphonic Choir continues this reputation of excellence and dedication by creating powerful and accessible choral experiences for all music enthusiasts. psc is renowned for electrifying collaborations with major works alongside the Oregon Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Andrew Bocelli, and Portland Youth Philharmonic. In 2024, the Choir also pioneered a new interdisciplinary vision with push/fold dance company for the world-premiere of Vespers.

Along with this commitment to musical excellence, the Choir engages the Portland area community through its multigenerational educational programming. Each year, local music lovers are invited to sing along with members of the Choir at the Summer Sings Series, where audiences become part of the choir and explore traditional works and new works alike. Another lasting tradition is Wintersong, an annual concert that brings together the Choir’s membership and alumni, local high school choirs, and audience-goers in an act of music-making across multiple generations.