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Choral Programs
The Delaware Choral Scholars sing Seek Him that Maketh the Seven Stars by Johnathan Dove at their UK Tour send-off concert.
YouTube Video Seek Him that Maketh the Seven Stars: Johnathan Dove: youtube.com/watch?v=y-QR_Dx7-uw
Community Choral Programs
The 91Ô´´ choral program offers singers the opportunity to experience technical excellence and meaningful music making through two community choral programs. The programs are under the direction of Unidel Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies Paul D. Head.
Schola Cantorum
Schola Cantorum is the Symphonic Choir at the 91Ô´´ that is open to current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who love to sing! Under the direction of Paul D. Head, Schola regularly performs large works such as Orff'sÌýCarmina Burana, Brahms'ÌýRequiem, Mozart'sÌýC Minor Mass, and Rutter'sÌýGloriaÌýwith the 91Ô´´, Newark, and Delaware Symphony Orchestras.
Auditions for Schola are held in the fall and spring each year. Interested singers should complete an interest form (linked below).
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Room 118, Amy E. duPont Music Building​
Forms
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Schola Cantorum performing with the 91Ô´´ Symphony Orchestra.
Delaware Choral Scholars
Delaware Choral Scholars (DCS) is an award-winning international touring ensemble that has grown from the 91Ô´´â€™s longstanding choral tradition into one of the world’s leading chamber choirs. DCS is a dynamic network of musicians, including current 91Ô´´ choral students and University alumni, immersed in performance and educational projects that connect ambitious singers and conductors through artistic collaboration, cultural exchange and a shared commitment to choral excellence.
As of October 2025, DCS held the top position on list, and they are competing in the European Grand Prix on April 18, 2026.
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Recent Projects
- (Wales, 2023)
- (New Zealand 2024)
- (Germany, 2025)
- (Spain, 2025)