Here are some details about the sacred music being performed in Wilmington, Delaware, much of it choral. In particular, we call your attention to the Choir School of Delaware and the Wilmington Children’s Chorus.
Wanted: Alto, Tenor and Bass staff singers beginning September, 2022 at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew.
Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. with rehearsal at 9:15 a.m. and a brief rehearsal following the service on most Sundays. Occasional rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings 7:00-9:00 p.m. approximately once per month. The choir, comprised of eight professional singers with talented volunteers, sings a broad range of great repertoire from Byrd and Howells to Spirituals and World Music. Strong music reading ability and musicianship skills are important. Staff Singers are paid a competitive per-appearance rate. To schedule an audition, please contact David Christopher, Director of Music at 302-656-6628, ext 203.
Wilmington Children’s Chorus, Fall Auditions, September 6 & 11, 2022
Don’t miss your chance to join the Wilmington Children’s Chorus! Their fall auditions (open for interested singers ages 8-18) will be held on September 6 & 11. To learn more, and to schedule an audition, click here.
Fall Auditions, Delaware ChoralArts, Sunday, September 11, 2022 by appointment
This year’s repertoire includes Mozart’s “Requiem,” Vaughan Williams’ “Serenade to Music” and Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man: A mass for peace.” Click here to learn more and to make an audition appointment.
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Drumming Circle, Tuesdays, 6pm at The Rock Lot
Jonathan Whitney leads the drummers at The Rock Lot, 8th Street between Tatnall and West in Wilmington, Delaware. All are welcome to an hour of drumming. Please bring a chair, stool, or blanket to sit on the grass. All programs are weather permitting. Click here to learn more about the Drumming Circle.
Choir School of Delaware
Click here or the graphic to learn more about Choir School of Delaware concerts.
Delaware Choral Arts
Delaware ChoralArts is a community-based Ensemble-In-Residence at our church. It enriches the greater Wilmington area with excellent and inspiring performances of great choral literature. It supports a talented and dedicated membership with professional skill and leadership. It nurtures the art of choral music through scholarships, commissions and showcases. Delaware ChoralArts is known for its expressive singing, its diverse programming, and its thrilling “wall of sound.” Since 1984, it has brought a rich palate of choral music to the region. Click here or the graphic to visit the Delaware Choral Arts website.
The Arts at Trinity
The Arts At Trinity (TAAT) presents several concerts throughout the year. Click here or the graphic to learn more about The Arts At Trinity.
Wilmington Children’s Chorus
Click here to visit the website of the Wilmington Children’s Chorus.
List Your Music Concert in Wilmington, Delaware
To get your music concert listed on this page, please click here to use the Contact Us form on this website. Give us time, place, and title of the concert plus a short paragraph about the event.
Pursue What You Love: A Reflection on Jazz and Christianity
When jazz pianist Rich Harney became a Christian, he was told he had to give up playing the devil’s music. He loved that music but he loved Jesus more. What was he to do? Click here to read more.
Available On-Demand
Organ Concert by Nicole Keller
You can still listen to the Sunday, April 24, 2022 organ concert by Nicole Keller. She performed works by J.S. Bach, César Franck, Florence Price, and Anne Wilson. Click here to watch the broadcast on-demand on SsAM’s YouTube channel. This event was presented by the Friends of the Katherine Esterly Organ.
