The AWE-pera Chorus
The AWE-pera Chorus is a partnership between Cimarron Opera and the Adult Wellness & Education Center, bringing together singers ages 50 and older to explore and perform some of opera’s most beloved chorus numbers. Meeting weekly at the AWE, the chorus learns directly from Cimarron Opera’s Music Director Kevin W. Smith and discovers the joy and community that singing together can bring.
Join the AWE-pera Chorus Fall 2026!
Starting September 4, 2026, the chorus meets every Friday from 10:00-11:30 am at the Adult Wellness & Education Center (602 N Findlay Ave, Norman, OK 73071). The AWE-pera Chorus is free and open to all adults 50 and older. No audition or previous singing experience is required, just a love of music and a willingness to join in the fun! You do not need to be an AWE member to participate; the chorus is open to the entire community. Music will be provided. Come sing with us and be part of something truly uplifting!
Questions? Contact info@cimarronopera.org.
What participants are saying about the
AWE-pera Chorus…
“I already liked opera because I love to hear voices with such range but I want to learn so much more about them and now I have friends to join me doing that”
“This program brings joy to everyone involved. Kevin makes it a most positive experience and we all can’t wait for the next semester to get here!”
This project receives funding from the Creative Aging Initiative, made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Oklahoma Arts Council (which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts), and the Tobacco Settlement and Entitlement Trust (TSET).
Upcoming performance:
AWE-pera Chorus Concert Fall 2026
Thursday, November 19th, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Norman Adult Wellness and Education Center – 602 N Findlay Ave, Norman, OK 73071
This special evening of music celebrates our partnership with the Adult Wellness & Education Center and features the AWE-pera Chorus performing beloved opera, operetta, and musical theatre choruses in a joyful celebration of music and community!
AWE-pera Chorus Spring 2026
AWE-pera Chorus Fall 2025
Photos by Oh Joy Photography
