The Aurora Singers Bring the Power of Music

The Aurora Singers have been around since 1977, and they’re still going strong. Over the years, the ensemble has strived to enrich the entertainment experience of its audience through performing high quality choral and musical repertoire with an eclectic mixture of popular tunes and musical theatre.

As performers, the Aurora Singers understand the power of music, and its ability to connect groups and individuals with a universal language. They have become an iconic staple within the city, and OUT FRONT had the pleasure of chatting more with Tanner Kelly, the artistic director, about the choir and their upcoming performance at Aurora Pride.

Let’s begin by chatting more about your upcoming performance at Aurora Pride. What can audiences expect?

Audiences can expect a fun, exciting, and energetic performance! We are always honored to perform in any capacity, and I know the Aurora Pride audience will have a great time.

What are you looking forward to the most about this performance?

We are looking forward to sharing our love of music at this wonderful and important event.

Are the Aurora Singers specifically a LGBTQ-oriented group?

No. The Aurora Singers openly welcome anyone and everyone in our group.

How would you say the Aurora Singers are unique and stand out from other choral groups?

We are different than traditional choirs, as we are a show choir and have choreography in our shows. While we do focus on great musicianship, our concerts really do feel more like a performance than a concert.

What do you hope members gain by being a part of this group?

We are like a family. We love to work and play hard!

As the artistic director, what have you personally gained?

Many members of this group have been in the singers for decades. They have welcomed me with open arms, and I have gained several new friends in my short time with the singers.

Why did you initially want to be involved with the Aurora Singers?

I have heard nothing but great things about the people in the organization and what the organization stands for, and I enjoy teaching the music and the movement.

How would you say the Aurora Singers have evolved over the years?

We have welcomed some new singers and instrumentalists into the groups, and I believe our showmanship gets higher and higher each show.

What are some accomplishments or goals you would like the Aurora Singers to achieve within the next year or so?

We are always looking to work with new and diverse organizations and to extend our performances to more of the community.

Do you have any upcoming performances scheduled?

We are very excited about our next season! October 5-6 is “A Splash of Color;” December 7-8 is “The Spirit of the Season;” March 7-8 is “Gone Overboard,” and May 2-3 is “Show Tunes and Theme Songs.”

For more information, visit aurorasingers.org.