On behalf of the staff and board of directors of the Southern Delaware Choral Society,
I would like to express our enormous appreciation for the wonderful support given us during the past concert season by our 132 patrons, 84 advertisers, Delaware Division of the Arts, Sussex County Council, numerous volunteers and, last but never least, our membership. We would also like to acknowledge our five host venues: Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville, Eagles Nest Church in Milton, Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, and Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church in Ocean View. They were unfailing in their attention to technical/logistical details and were welcoming hosts to our members and audiences. And how could we have ever gotten out the word without the radio, television and press media. Thank you all.
Our fund-raising efforts were aided considerably by The Buttery Restaurant in Lewes and DiFebo’s in Bethany Beach, in support of our Christmas and Spring concerts. Both restaurants have a well-deserved reputation for supporting community organizations, a truth we learned first-hand.
Above all, we extend our appreciation to the enthusiastic and supportive audiences we’ve enjoyed over the year. The large crowds in attendance on April 17 and 18 for our Opening Night on Broadway” concert provided real inspiration to the singers. We loved the toe-tapping, rhythmic swaying, and broad smiles on the faces of our audience. For readers who could not make it to the concert, please visit our website to see pictures and read audience reviews, www.southerndelawaresociety.org.
In closing, let me express our appreciation for the widespread community support we have enjoyed and continue to enjoy throughout Southern Delaware.
Gail Launay, Executive Director, Southern Delaware Choral Society
