The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware is non-auditioned LGBTQ+ and allies community chorus and open to all adult singers at all levels of experience. We usually perform three major concerts a year (but are planning only two in the 2025/2026 season due to staffing changes) and have an active outreach program of singing at community events. Use these links to learn more about: Outreach Events, how to request the RCD to sing at your event, how to join the Chorale, how to contact us, purchase tickets and visit our YouTube channel to see past performances. You can also see programs and video from our 2024/2025 Season.
Visit our online auction page to bid on wonderful art works by Wilmington artist Riva Brown! Riva, an established calligrapher and water color artist, has generously donated a large collection of original pieces for online auction. All proceeds from the auction go to support the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware.
By participating in our auction you have both the opportunity to acquire beautiful and unique art and also to support the Rainbow Chorale, our members, and our mission of bringing about change through music. The auction will run until 12:00AM October 19 (at midnight October 18th).
We are holding our start-of-season fall picnic on Sunday September 14th at Lums Pond from 2pm to dusk. Returning and new members are both welcome – come and find out what the RCD is up to this fall! Games, food, camaraderie; it’s a great introduction to the RCD community.
Email membership@therainbowchorale.org for details or use our contact form. See you there!
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware currently has openings for an Artistic Director and a Collaborative Pianist for our 2025/2026 season. Click on the links below for the position descriptions and how to apply:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We are hoping to hire in November/December of 2025. This will give time to prepare and plan for our second (winter) trimester, which begins rehearsals in January 2026.
Visit our Schedule page for details of our events this June!
The final concert of our 25th Anniversary season was “Phoenix Rising”, Saturday May 31st at 7pm at Skyline UMC. We journey bravely through the fire, forging a new path – one of determination and hope with the promise of a bright future. The repertoire included music from Rollo Dilworth, Susan LaBarr, Jacob Narverud, Elton John, Bob Dylan, May Erlewine, Jonathan Larson, and Dan Forrest. We rose together!
You can download a pdf of the concert program here
Saturday March 22 • 7:30 PM
Doors opened at 6:30 PM
Wilmington Drama League (WDL)
10 Lea Blvd, Wilmington DE 19802.
Click here to download the program and here to see a video of the show.
We held our Annual Showcase “Flipping the Script: A Cross-Cast Cabaret” on Saturday March 22 at 7:30pm at the Wilmington Drama League! Our showcase concert featured many small and solo acts conceived and produced by members of the chorale as well as full chorale numbers. It was a transformative evening of song as we took our audience on a musical journey of twists and turns celebrating the diversity, creativity, and power of music. The program transcended boundaries and highlighted how music can both resonate with each of us differently and bring us together in community. Featured genres included pop, classical, folk, and musical theater as we shared flipped interpretations of new and familiar tunes and be inspired by voices that speak from every corner of the LGBTQ+ community.
Click here to download a print version of the poster.
Click here to download a poster version for email.
Saturday December 14th • 7:00 PM
Grace United Methodist Church
900 N. Washington St, Wilmington DE 19801.
We celebrated 25th anniversary with this scintillating concert! This Christmastide, Chanukah in Santa Monica, Sleigh Ride, Betelehemu, Amid the Falling Snow, The Twelve Days After Christmas – from the beautiful and sublime to the just plain silly and fun, we presented a selection of favorites from throughout the years as well as short reminiscences by members of key event over the Chorale’s history. The Rainbow Chorale was accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble for this special concert.
You can also download a pdf of the concert program here, and a pdf of the speakers remarks here.
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware is dismayed to learn that the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC has been removed from their planned performance at the Kennedy Center PRIDE concert without explanation. We stand in solidarity with our GMCW siblings and all GALA Choruses and we will fight against the erasure of the LGBTQ+ community and continue to spread our message of love and support for ALL people through our music.LGBTQ+ organizations and performing arts groups need your support now more than ever. Please consider joining with us in solidarity to ensure that these organizations can continue to thrive for many years to come.
Not sure where to start? Here are a few sites (out of many) that may help:
In addition to our major performances, we have an active outreach program where we sing short sets at events in the community – visit our Schedule page to see what we are up to. If you are interested in having the Chorale sing at your event, please use the Outreach Request Form.
Visit our Schedule page for details of what we are up to this season!
In Fall 2024, RCD participated in:
Visit our Schedule page for details of our spring and summer 2025 outreach!
The Rainbow Chorale had a fabulous time in Minneapolis at the 2024 GALA Festival! The performances of the full Chorale and our small ensemble Prism were thrilling highlights, we experienced so much music from choruses of all sizes and types, and we got out & about in Minneapolis!
Many thanks to all who have supported our GALA journey! Your generosity has allowed us cover the expenses of Festival registration, fees and staff travel, and provide a small stipend to help members with their expenses at the Festival. We couldn’t have done it without you!
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware is an inclusive, non-profit community chorus that provides LGBTQ+ individuals, with their friends and allies, the opportunity to perform high-quality choral music in an affirming environment that serves as a positive force for change. In addition, the Rainbow Chorale supports other institutions and individuals who serve that community.
Love of music is common to everyone. When we sing, we hope to impart the ideals, hopes, dreams, and aspirations of our community. Our goal is that with our listening audience we will strike a chord of commonality, and bridge the differences of our life experiences.
Visit our YouTube channel to see RCD videos!
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