The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus was organized by Jessamine E. Long in 1937 as the Buffalo Schola Cantorum. She was succeeded in 1945 by Cameron Baird who guided the group to prominence during its developing years. Under Mr. Baird's baton, the Chorus became established as the premier choral ensemble in Western New York. In 1992, the Chorus changed its name to Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus to reflect its close association with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Chorus, an independent non-profit organization with more than one hundred auditioned voices, is comprised of skilled and committed singers who continually develop and pursue its tradition of excellence. They continue to appear at various locations throughout Western New York including Artpark, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Museum of Science, Our Lady of Victory Basilica, and the Chautauqua Institution.