2026-2027 SEASON

Celebrate the warmth, wonder, and joy of the holiday season with Making Spirits Bright—an afternoon of beautiful choral music, cherished traditions, and moments of reflection and celebration. Featuring seasonal favorites, fresh arrangements, and new compositions, this festive program captures the many delights of winter.

At the heart of the concert is Kirke Mechem’s Seven Joys of Christmas, a luminous celebration of the simple joys that make the season meaningful. Gather with family, friends, and community for an afternoon filled with music, light, and holiday magic.

Dec. 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Epworth United Methodist Church

Join the Southern Delaware Chorale, its Ensemble, and guest choirs from across the Delmarva Peninsula for Southern Delaware Sings!—an uplifting afternoon of music, community, and connection. Featuring a vibrant mix of choral voices and musical styles, this collaborative festival celebrates the power of singers coming together to create something greater than any one voice alone. Whether you’re a longtime choral music lover, a proud supporter of the arts, or simply curious to experience the joy of singing together, Southern Delaware Sings! invites you to be part of the chorus. Come hear what happens when Southern Delaware raises its collective voice in song.

Feb. 27, 2027 at 4:00 PM

Epworth United Methodist Church

Across oceans, mountains, and generations, songs have carried stories with them.

Bright Is the Ring of Words explores the rich musical and poetic connections between Ireland, Scotland, England, and the Appalachian Mountains of the United States. Through choral settings of poetry, sacred texts, and folk traditions, this evocative program traces how melodies, words, and stories traveled across the Atlantic and took root in a new landscape. Featuring music by James Q. Mulholland, Dan Forrest, Shawn Kirchner, and others, the concert celebrates the enduring connection between music and memory—and the ways our shared traditions continue to shape the songs we sing today. Join us for a thoughtful and moving musical journey through history, literature, and place.

April 24, 2027 at 4:00 PM

Epworth United Methodist Church