Aurora Chamber Singers is a group of experienced choral artists under the direction of conductor David Neiweem. The choir performs two concerts each year in Burlington, Vermont.


Aurora’s choral repertoire spans ages and cultures, including choral masterworks, contemporary music and programs based on themes. Recent concerts include Mozart’s Requiem and Coronation Mass, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, as well as works by J.S. Bach, including the Magnificat and several cantatas. Theme concerts include 20th and 21st century music from Canada, the U.S.A and Mexico, as well as a concert of compositions inspired by St. Mary.


Aurora singers, instrumental accompanists, and professional soloists are seasoned performers drawn from the region.

Our History

Aurora Chamber Singers was formed in Spring 2018 to continue the mission of the Oriana Singers upon founder William Metcalfe’s retirement. Metcalfe, at that time, chose to retire the Oriana name but passed on its working capital to support the formation of the Aurora Chamber Singers.


Oriana Singers enjoyed a prestigious 36-year place in the musical life of the region with Spring and Fall concerts, summer participation in the Vermont Mozart Festival and concert performances of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. Its choir members reorganized with a focus on chamber concerts.


A board was formed and David Neiweem was invited to be the music director. Our first concert under the new organization was in May 2018. Since then, the group has performed twice yearly except for a Covid hiatus from March, 2020 through November, 2021.

Music Director: David Neiweem

David Neiweem

David Neiweem has been involved in choral music since his earliest years in Chicago, Ill. He has been a member of countless ensembles and enjoyed a lengthy career as a baritone soloist. He was professor of music and chair of the music program at the University of Vermont until his retirement in 2023. Many Vermont community and church choirs have benefited from his direction. A sought-after judge for solo and choral singing competitions in Canada and the U.S., David has also composed a large body of choral music, including a recent cantata on the text “Stabat mater dolorosa”, that received its premiere by the Aurora Chamber Singers in 2023.

Board of Directors