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Concert

American Voices

Songs of Freedom & Democracy

April 26, 2026 — Sun. at 4:00 pm

Grace United Methodist Church
900 N. Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Join Delaware Choral Arts in Wilmington DE on April 26, 2026 for American Voices: Songs of Freedom and Democracy. DCA celebrates our nation’s 250^th anniversary with musical selections drawn from the across the American experience. The great American poets Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes’ voices weave through Kyle Pederson’s suite “A Vision Unfolding” as reminders of our aspirational selves. David Chase and grammy-nominated Judith Clurman’s “Washington Women” is a compelling collection of songs whose texts spring from the words sixteen incredible women in our history- First Ladies, Senators, Representatives, Supreme Court Justices, Secretaries of State and Vice President. Other selections include Kevin Memly’s setting of the great American folk song “Shenandoah” and Mark Miller’s anthem “Roll Down Justice.”

A search for our next Artistic Director is underway!

Delaware ChoralArts Association seeks a dynamic part-time Artistic Director to continue and build upon a long tradition of providing high quality choral music to the greater Wilmington area. Founded in 1984, DCA is a professional-caliber community chorus known for its expressive singing, diverse programming and beautiful choral sound. The group is made up primarily of skilled volunteer singers who work collaboratively with a small group of paid professional Staff Singers. Our Mission is to serve the greater Wilmington area by presenting a wide range of choral literature, including classical masterworks, spirituals, and music by contemporary and historically under-represented composers. We cultivate talented singers through professional development and preparation, and nurture the art of choral music in the community through collaborations when possible. More information about DCA can be found on our About page.

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David Christopher – Artistic Director & Conductor

Delaware ChoralArts or DCA serves the greater Wilmington community through excellent and inspiring performances of great choral literature. It supports its talented and dedicated membership with professional skill and leadership — nurturing the art of choral music through scholarships, commissions and showcases. Known for its expressive singing, diverse programming and beautiful choral sound, Delaware ChoralArts has brought a rich palette of choral music to the region since its beginnings in 1984.