MISSION
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Serving our three communities:the orchestra itself, our audiences, and the broader Southern Delaware community
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Providing a welcoming environment and opportunity for orchestral musicians in the Southern Delaware community to learn, play and perform ensemble music and enhance the enjoyment, education, musicianship, and performance skills of SODELO members.
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Attracting, challenging, retaining, and developing our musicians as we grow and improve as individual musicians and as an ensemble
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Enhancing the performing arts offering in Southern Delaware by presenting accessible live performances in our area, fostering an appreciation of orchestral music and making music emotionally, intellectually, and financially accessible to the community.
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Inspiring and educating the next generation of musicians and music lovers by providing opportunities for community members to learn about and enjoy listening to and performing orchestral music
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Collaborating with other arts and music groups by being a core member of the cultural fabric of Southern Delaware.
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Establishing a home for SODELO to practice and perform on a consistent basis.
In furtherance of these purposes, SODELO will prepare rehearsals, concerts and special events, provide educational opportunities, seek and accept funding, enter into contracts, engage in activities related to its nonprofit mission and objectives, and conduct any and all relevant activities in which a nonprofit corporation may legally engage in the State of Delaware in accordance with its Bylaws.
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This corporation and the Board are committed to incorporating the values of diversity, equity, and inclusions (“DEI”) in the governance and operations of this corporation. SODELO believes that great music is created in an open culture and supportive environment where everyone feels accepted and included. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to achieving musical excellence.
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Ratified by the SODELO Board of Directors on September 23, 2024
The Southern Delaware Orchestra’s (SODELO) mission is to support musical excellence, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and community engagement in Southern Delaware by: