Delaware ChoralArts

Chorus Manager Position Opening

Delaware Choral Arts has an opening for a Chorus Manager for our upcoming 2026/2027 season. We are seeking an organized, enthusiastic and collaborative individual to strengthen communication, streamline operations and support our singers. This is a part-time 1099 contractor position running through our choral season, September through May.

Click here to download the position description and application instructions. Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Save the Date – Sunday November 22, 4PM

Our Fall Concert “A Patchwork Mass” will be at Grace UMC (900 N. Washington St, Wilmington) at 4pm on Sunday November 22nd, 2026. If you are interested in singing with us this fall, please visit our Audition page for details. Otherwise, we hope to see you in the audience on November 22nd!

New Artistic Director Announcement

Delaware Choral Arts is delighted to announce that J. Matthew Lista will be DCA’s new Artistic Director as of July 1!
Matt is a conductor, educator, tenor and music ministry leader based in the Greater Philadelphia region. With nearly two decades of experience in choral music, music education and arts leadership, he has built a career dedicated to inspiring musicians of all ages through performance, teaching and community engagement.

DoMore24 Delaware 2026

A big Thank You to everyone who supported DCA by donating to this year’s DoMore24! We are excited to say that we exceeded our fundraising goal with your help.

J. Matthew Lista – Artistic Director

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.

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A magnificent arch of music — the performance brought the audience to its feet with calls for an encore…

The sound was so glorious and the program so well-chosen — we hope the group will revisit this literature in the very-near future.”
Christine Facciolo
Delaware Arts Info

As a professional musician… I’ve enjoyed thousands of choral performances… there are few choirs who sing with the heart, spirit, and style achieved by Delaware ChoralArts. There is an attractive specialness in each and every musical experience…”
David Lockart
Music Educator

It was bold for David Christopher to program these difficult 20th-century works. He has built both a marvelous choral ensemble that rose splendidly to the challenge and a strong loyal audience that supported this innovative program…”
Robert Plimpton
San Diego Civic Organist Emeritus