Vernacular
Vernacular is a celebration of ordinary people throughout time, and telling stories in the languages they were originally written in. From lost love on the seas to the solitude of a mountain range, this music expresses the connections of the human experience. From Ireland to Finland, these folk songs encompass the past 800 years.
A diverse ensemble, Aurora performs a range of repertoire from folk to classical to contemporary, under the direction of their conductor Christie Anderson.
“Beautiful, moving, simply stunning... skill, agility, and power.” – Felix Preval
“This group is extraordinary... Aurora is a rare beast – a group that everyone should hear.” – Timothy Wayne-Wright
Folk songs are a form of passing stories on, and Aurora is honoured to pass these onto you.
Tarab (طرب)
Join Aurora Vocal Ensemble for two guided meditation sessions as the group creates soundscapes around you.
Inspired by the Sonic Meditations of Pauline Oliveros and Aurora’s work with sound designer Keira Simmons for ‘HEXADECA’, Aurora will experiment with the ‘fully embodied pursuit’ of ‘attending to sounds and to the world’ through music and somatic techniques.
A diverse ensemble, Aurora performs a range of repertoire from folk to classical to contemporary, under the direction of their conductor Christie Anderson.
Don’t miss these sacred sessions, grounded in listening and being present.
Times: 3.30pm & 6pm.
Sing Into Spring
Young Adelaide Voices presents: Sing Into Spring!
Join YAV for an afternoon of music at Burnside City Uniting Church, with two concerts including each choir.
With both concerts running for roughly an hour, you can enjoy one or both to welcome the sunshine back in together. Each concert will include a collaboration, as well as each other groups having their own sets.
Our 2pm concert includes: Junior Choir, Intermediate Choir, and Aurora Vocal Ensemble.
Our 4pm concert includes: Second Concert Choir, First Concert Choir, Male Vocal Group, and YAV’s Community Choir.
This will be our Community Choir’s first performance together, and we’re thrilled to witness and celebrate their love of music and community.
To celebrate the father figures in our lives, YAV is offering grandads a special offer.
We hope to see you there!
Sessions with Sjaella
Uniform yet individual, gentle yet robust, precise yet free-flowing - this versality is what Sjaella's sound is all about.
In their first visit to Australia, and in workshops hosted by Young Adelaide Voices, singers and conductors alike will have an opportunity to learn more about ensemble, singing technique and expanding resonance. To sing with them will be an incredible privilege for all.
Sjaella are hosting two workshops. Come and join us for a day of music-making and magic. The link below has all details.
Sjaella’s workshops on Kaurna Country/Adelaide are supported by UKARIA.
A Winter Mosaic
Join Young Adelaide Voices in Elder Hall to celebrate singing and music making! Featuring 6 YAV choirs and their combined forces singing incredible Australian music together.
Aurora Unplugged
Join Aurora Vocal Ensemble for an afternoon in June!
From the sacred and secular, Ecclesiastes to Sting, medieval to contemporary classical, the group will take you on a beautiful journey.
Fresh from Womadelaide 2023 and the second A Capella Academy, the Young Adelaide Voices’ senior upper voice ensemble will be performing in the beautiful acoustics of Burnside City Uniting Church.
A group grounded in heart, joy, and community, Aurora aren’t to be missed.
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CILZC
A Capella Academy Finale
Over an intensive five days of teaching, Aurora Vocal Ensemble, directed by Christie Anderson, along with Adelaide Chamber Singers and Festival Statesmen Chorus, will perform alongside The Gesualdo Six in this Finale performance.
In the pure acoustic of UKARIA, vocal works reflecting both rebirth and revival will be showcased, from core Renaissance repertoire to contemporary commissions.
Womadelaide
Aurora is overjoyed to be performing at WOMAD 2023.
The group will be performing from their diverse repertoire: folk to classical to contemporary.
Aurora perform on Sunday 12th of March, Stage 3 at 4.30pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!