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SEPT 2009: COMMUNITY CHORUS ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR

Celebrates 40 years of singing for local audiences

The Delaware Community Chorus is celebrating its 40th year with the addition of Delaware native Daniel Hursey as their new musical director.

An accomplished musician, Hursey graduated from Delaware Willis High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and a master’s from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has also studied at Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, and at the Institut Jaques Dalcroze in Geneva, Switzerland. Hursey began his piano and organ studies at age 14 with Ernestine Peebles. He has performed as a conductor, pianist and organist ever since. After 30 years as an educator, Hursey has returned to his hometown to enjoy his retirement and is enthusiastic about this new opportunity to give back to the community

"Hursey has conducted all types of choral music, has extensive experience teaching music, and we are extremely excited about having him lead our chorus to a new level of excellence,” said Community Chorus president Antoinette Miller.

The Delaware Community Chorus is composed of dedicated local musicians who enjoy singing and sharing music with local audiences. The group was started in 1969 and is looking forward to performing this fall at Delaware’s Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting, December 4, and the Hospice Tree Lighting at Grady Hospital on December 6. The pinnacle of the fall season will be a concert of familiar Christmas favorites performed Sunday afternoon, December 20, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 45 W. Winter St., Delaware.

"I think everyone really needs the comfort of familiar holiday favorites during these difficult economic times,” commented Hursey.

New singers are encouraged to join the group through October 12 for the fall season. The chorus practices Monday evenings from 7 to 9 pm at OWU’s Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St., Delaware, Ohio. Prospective members with questions can call Julie Houston, 740-363-2642.

 

Delaware Chorus Takes First Place!

The Delaware Chorus entered the Delaware Christmas Parade for the first time ever in Nov 2008 and took first place. See here for details.

 

Performing Arts Scholarship Program
created by Delaware Community Chorus

(Click here for details about our 2007 Performing Arts Scholarship winner.)

In its June, 2004 meeting, The Board of Directors of The Delaware Community Chorus voted to launch a Performing Arts Scholarship Program. The intent is to recognize the Delaware County student who has demonstrated outstanding ability in sharing the performing arts with others. This can be in music, drama, or dance.

The award is $1,000.00 and is intended to help the award winner finance additional performing arts training.

All students in Delaware County are eligible to compete for the award.

Applicants will be asked to document and demonstrate significant performing arts talent, skills and experiences. Interested students need to send of letter of intent to compete for the award to The Chorus, Jim Keyes, Music Director, 2237 Bristol Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221.

During April 2008, applicants will be invited to make a presentation to a judging panel. This panel will consist of the Chorus Music Director, the Chorus President and several county music educators.

The Chorus hopes its scholarship program will help students, parents, educators and al members of the community recognize the value of school music programs.

If you have further questions or comments, please contact us.