ABOUT
Described as “a radiant new voice in the choral world,” Aeternum is California’s new professional vocal ensemble, co-founded by Artistic Director Bailey Cooke and Executive Director Brady Egbert. Aeternum brings together world-class choral talent from around the world.
The idea for Aeternum started over ten years ago, when Brady and Bailey met in their high school choir. They quickly bonded over a deep love for choral music, something that’s stayed central to their friendship ever since. In 2024, they decided to create the kind of ensemble they had been dreaming about over the last decade.
Aeternum, latin for “eternal”, presents imaginative vocal programs across history. Our programming embraces a wide range of styles, sound worlds, and traditions, pairing early repertoire with the freshest and boldest living composers’ works of today.
We’re passionate about education. Through partnerships with local Title I schools, Aeternum offers workshops, mentorship, and live performances that help fill the growing gap in arts access. Our goal is to spark a lifelong love of singing in young people.
With performances across California, we’re just getting started. But at the core of everything we do is a simple belief in the magic of the human voice: choral music has the power to move us deeply, bring our community together, and to inspire.