Rochester Oratorio Society, Inc.
MusiciansNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Rochester Oratorio Society, Inc. is a choral and orchestral ensemble based in Rochester, New York, founded in 1945 and serving the seven-county region around the city. It comprises approximately 145 auditioned adult members who perform in a typical season of two to four concerts featuring masterworks for chorus and orchestra from the 18th to 20th centuries, including local premieres of Berlioz Requiem and Britten's War Requiem. The organization aims to produce live choral music of high quality, engage and educate the community across diverse musical genres, and provide professional experience for its volunteer singers. Since 2006, the ensemble has been led by Maestro Eric Townell, with a history of leadership under founder Theodore Hollenbach and successors Roger Wilhelm. The ROS operates from 1050 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613, United States, and maintains a website at rossings.org.