Southern Delaware Orchestra

The arts have always been strengthened by the creativity, passion, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. From the concert hall to the classroom, LGBTQ+ artists, advocates, and supporters help keep the arts vibrant, relevant, and alive. SODELO is just one of many arts organizations that has been positively impacted by this community.

This month, we celebrate the individuals who continue to inspire us through their talent, authenticity, and dedication to building a more inclusive artistic landscape.
Happy Pride from SODELO! 🏳️‍🌈🎶

SODELO is excited to partner with the Poet Laureates for the state of Delaware in our upcoming July concert, American Spirit Coastal Soul!

Identical twins Wilmington City Councilman Al Mills and State Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha, known as the Twin Poets, are licensed master level social workers, award-winning spoken word poets, nonprofit administrators, community activists, and appointed in December 2015 as the 17th Poets Laureate of the State of Delaware. As Poets Laureate the Twin Poets have been strong advocates for poetry throughout the state by: Incorporating spoken word and creative writing programming into schools and community centers; introducing poetry as a tool for transformation within detention centers and correctional facilities; trauma work with fellow veterans and taking spoken word into communities affected by gun violence. The Twin Poets were 2020 National Poet Laureate Fellows and curators of the Write Now! Poetry Festival.

For our concert, they will be performing selections from United Sounds of America by Mark Hagerty alongside SODELO and the acclaimed soprano Makeda Hampton. Be sure to get your tickets before they sell out! You won’t want to miss this memorable event!

Read more about the Twin Poets and grab your tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=320035

Join SODELO in celebrating 250 years of the state we call home, Delaware!

SODELO Presents: American Spirit, Coastal Soul 🇺🇸🐚 This unforgettable concert experience will feature beloved American classics and the world premiere of Coastal Delaware Suite, composed by SODELO’s very own Brian Cox.

🎻 Two opportunities to catch this patriotic coastal celebration:
📍 Saturday, July 11 at 3 PM — Milford High School
📍 Sunday, July 12 at 3 PM — Cape Henlopen High School

🎆 Don’t miss this landmark musical celebration of Delaware’s rich spirit and coastal soul. Tickets on sale now!
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=320035