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About AURA Chamber Choir

AURA is a registered not-for-profit society, dedicated to the performance of fine choral music. Based in Vernon, BC, its 40 members come from throughout the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap area.

AURA’s 44th year ends on an “up beat” note!

Our 44th year ended with a fabulous performance of Brahms Liebeslieder Walzer last weekend at Peace Lutheran Church. The soloists were terrific and the four hand piano with Marjorie Close and Terry Logan was absolutely amazing. We are looking forward … Continue reading

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A little AURA nostalgia from 1994.

Have a look at the link below to see the 1994 Shaw Cable documentary produced by former members Janet Armstrong and Andrew Cromwell in celebration of AURA’s 15th anniversary. It includes excerpts from the concert as well as short interviews … Continue reading

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AURA’s spring concert this coming weekend

Listen to AURA perform Brahms Liebeslieder Walzer (Love Song Waltzes) accompanied by Marjorie Close and Terry Logan on piano in this weekend’s spring concert…it will be fabulous! Also on the program will be works by Haydn, Faure, Palestrina and AURA’s … Continue reading

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AURA Spring 2023

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AURA’s upcoming Spring 2023 Concert

Spring: the season of Nature’s awakening, and the season of love for all mortal beings!  AURA Chamber Choir celebrates this “amorous and fair season” with Songs of Nature, a potpourri of European choral music that spans five centuries.  The title … Continue reading

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A little bit of AURA history!

This photo from approximately 1988 suddenly appeared on my cell phone photos this morning. Looks like it was from a newspaper upcoming concert advertisement (notice the museum credit at the bottom). Perhaps my memory isn’t quite as bad as it … Continue reading

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Dr. Terry Pitt-Brooke

AURA Chamber Choir has chosen a new Artistic Director:  Dr. Terry Pitt-Brooke.Charged with renewing AURA’s mission as a first-rate amateur concert ensemble and developing innovative, exciting and entertaining repertoire, Dr. Pitt-Brooke has brought deep vocal and musical insights to bear, with exciting … Continue reading

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DECEMBER 2022

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AURA Chamber Choir presents, Noels Anciens et Nouveaux

Under the direction of our conductor, Dr. Terry Pitt-Brooke, Aura presents its fall 2022 program at All Saints Anglican Church on Saturday December 3rd at 7.00pm and Sunday December 4th at 2pm. Tickets are available at Wentworth Music, from choir … Continue reading

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AURA will enjoy the summer and look forward to the fall season.

News alert ! Looking ahead to AURA Chamber Choir’s 2022 Fall Season – concerts are planned for  December 3 (evening) and December 4 (afternoon) under the direction of Dr. Terry Pitt Brooke

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