Fundraising Goal: $5,000

$3,445 raised from 45 unique donors
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Investing in Young Voices: The Southern Delaware Chorale's High School Scholarship Program

Organization Mission:

The mission of the Southern Delaware Chorale is five-fold: to provide a vehicle through which local singers can come together to sharpen their musical skills and share a love of choral music; to provide an opportunity for high school and college singers to perform challenging music beyond what they are offered in their academic settings; to bring well-performed choral music to various venues in Southern Delaware; to expand the number and type of music offerings available to local audiences and lastly, to embrace and practice diversity and inclusion as a group committed to sharing its musical artistry within all communities.

This year, all proceeds raised during Do More 24 will go to The High School Scholarship Program (formerly The Lee Mitchell Scholarship). This scholarship fund is for upcoming High School Juniors and Seniors which includes membership to the Southern Delaware Chorale, music and $1000 towards private voice lessons with a qualified voice teacher. 

About the Award
Along with funding for each to receive private lessons to further their vocal skill, recipients enjoy the opportunity to perform as a member of the Chorale during weekly rehearsals and concert performances, employing the skills learned through lessons the scholarship provides. For at least one performance, each Scholar performs a solo.

 Hannah Wolk, who was the sole Lee Mitchell Scholar in 2018, reflected on the experience saying, “Joining the Southern Delaware Chorale and being a Lee Mitchell scholar was a pivotal moment in my musical development. The experience challenged me to hone my vocal technique, embrace intricate harmonies, and work closely with others to create a unified sound”.

About the High School Scholarship Program
The Lee Mitchell Scholarship was established in 1999 through an endowment from the family of pianist and composer, Lee Mitchell, in his memory. It aims to encourage talented high school singers to participate in community choral singing.

Watch the video below to learn a little bit more about the history of the Southern Delaware Chorale and our scholarship program!
About Southern Delaware Chorale

The Southern Delaware Chorale is celebrating its 40th year!  Since 1985, the SDC has been bringing quality choral music to Sussex County!  
By donating to our DoMore24 fundraiser, you will help provide scholarship opportunities to rising High School Juniors and Seniors.  Each March, there are auditions for HS juniors and seniors for the next season!  If awarded, the students will receive free membership, music and $1000 in private voice lessons from a qualified voice instructor.  They will perform a solo in one or more of the organization's concerts.

Organization Details

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Name:
Southern Delaware Chorale

EIN: 510315924

Street Address:
P.O. Box 444

City: Rehoboth Beach

State: DE Zip: 19971

Social Media:

Website:
https://southerndelawarechorale.org/

Counties Served: Sussex

Office Locations: Rehoboth Beach

Sectors: Arts & Culture, DDOA Grantee

Recent Donations

  • Charles Bachman $50
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  • Stephen Mohr $100
  • Winner of Bloom Energy (302) Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) challenge! $250
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  • Nancy Gaither $25
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    (in honor of John and Marcia Deiss)     $250
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