As the professional vocal performance arm of the ministries of Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver Colorado, AVE's concert appearances include performances at the Art Institute of Chicago, The Denver Art Museum, St. Olaf College, Coor's Field for the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, The national broadcast of the PBS Lehrer NewsHour, The National Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Winter Park Resort, and on concert series from the Western United States to England.

AVE's repertoire represents over a thousand years of the legacy of western music from Gregorian Chant to the works of contemporary art music composers and "a cappella" jazz charts.

"AVE provides sparkling entree to moments assumed to be lost in the past. Whether sacred or secular, their music--informed by their tangible dedication to it--transports listeners to lives and beliefs beyond their own. The lighter repertoire is engaging, accessible and, most importantly fun for them as well as their audience. Giving voice to our visions, our foibles, our ideals, AVE has the world at its feet. Any language, any era, any mood. AVE is a kaleidoscope of musical possibility."

- Mary Susan Glosser Producer of Performance Programs & Senior Lecturer for Museum Education Art Institute of Chicago

The Augustana Chamber Choir

The Colorado Women's Chorale
Charlotte Adams, music director

Augustana Arts' newest program is the Colorado Women's Chorale (CWC), formed by Charlotte Adams.  Over the last 30 years Charlotte Adams has served as a pillar of the choral music community, specifically women's choral music in Colorado, through her renowned work with the Cherry Creek High School Girls 21.

The mission of the Colorado Women's Chorale is to contribute to the cultural life of the greater Denver community, and to promote awareness of the arts through performances in a wide variety of musical and cultural settings.

• Specializes in the performance of rarely heard opera and other musical dramatic works
• Is made up of singers drawn from the vocal ensembles of Augustana Arts and Augustana Lutheran Church
• Frequently collaborates with the Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra and other area arts organizations.
• Does educational outreach programs with area schools and community groups
• Is available for performances for private parties, organizations and on tour

Carol Garrington
Meg Morrison

Lee Ann Scherlong

Donald Tallman

Wes Munsil

Keith Williamson
Timothy Garrington

Robert Black