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.
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware is excited and pleased to announce that Leon DeShields will be joining as our Artistic Director!
We will resume rehearsing in January 2026 for our winter trimester – if you are interested in singing with the Chorale please plan to come to our Open Call on Monday January 5 or Monday January 6. All the details are on our Joining page. Open Call and rehearsals are at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 503 Duncan Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809. Park in the parking lot behind the building and come in the back door directly off the parking (next to the playground, it’s marked 503) And if you are interested learning more about what we are up to or have questions, please contact us!
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.
In addition to our major performances, we have an active outreach program where we sing short sets at events in the community. 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!
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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