2026-2027 SEASON
Introducing Our New Artistic Director – Shaun Gibbons
The Middletown Community Chorus is very pleased to announce that Shaun Gibbons is our new Artistic Director!
Shaun Gibbons (he/him/his) is an educator, conductor, and tenor originally from Sayville, New York. Shaun received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Delaware and recently completed his Master’s in Choral Conducting from Georgia State University. At Georgia State, Shaun served as assistant conductor to a variety of choirs, including GSU’s Repertory Singers, Tenor Bass Choir, and Choral Union. Outside of his curricular conducting, Shaun worked with the choirs from Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, GA. In addition to his conducting, Shaun has experience singing in various solo and ensemble settings, including art songs, opera, oratorio, musical theatre, popular music, and many educational and professional choral settings. Shaun frequently performs with the Delaware Choral Scholars on their international tours to destinations such as Europe and Oceania. In the fall of 2026, Shaun will begin as High School Choral Director at Odessa High School in Delaware. In his free time, Shaun enjoys drinking cortados at local coffee shops, playing video games, hanging out with friends, and seeking new experiences around the globe.
Shaun is thrilled to join the community at Middletown Community Chorus as Artistic Director for the 2026-27 season and cannot wait to get started!
Joining MCC and Rehearsal Information
MCC welcomes adult and high school singers (grades 9-12) at all levels of ability and experience! We are a friendly, no stress, group of SATB singers and a no-audition chorus. If you are interested in singing with us, please fill out the Contact Form below and come to rehearsal! Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7-9pm. We will publicize our Fall 2027 start date in the second half of July.
We are currently rehearsing at St Paul’s United Methodist Church in Odessa (406 Main St) – there is parking behind the church, at the state police station next door, and street parking in front. The accessible entrance is at the front.
Dues for the 2025/2026 season were $50/adult per semester; $20/student (high school or college) per semester. There are two semesters in the season. We have not yet set our dues for the 026/2027 season but regardless we don’t want people to be unable to sing for financial reasons, so if the dues present a hardship, we offer scholarship support and payment plans. You can pay for your dues on the Members Dues page, or at rehearsal (cash, check made out to Middletown Community Chorus or MCC, or card).
Music will be provided (you will not have to pay for it). There will be an option to purchase for those who like to own the scores.
Spring 2026 Schedule
2025/2026 Season
Spring Concert, May 17, 6pm
We held our Spring 2026 MCC Celebrates Broadway on Sunday May 17th at 6pm at St Paul’s UMC in Odessa. Our concert featured choral arrangements of songs from Phantom of the Opera, Into the Woods, Godspell, Something Rotten, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Les Miserables,and many other shows, and also included soloists from the chorus singing some of their favorite songs from their favorite shows.
St Paul’s UMC, 406 Main St, Odessa DE 19730. St Paul’s in an accessible venue with free parking in the lot behind the church, on the street in front and at the State Police station next door. The accessible entrance is at the front.
Walking in the Light Winter Concert, 2/14/36
We held our winter concert “Walking in the Light” featuring contemporary pieces about justice and hope, on Saturday February 14 2026, 3pm, at St Paul’s UMC, 406 Main St, Odessa DE.
Our concert featured choral and solo selections that inspired and cheered in the dark days of the winter. Shine on Me, In the Light of Hope, Roll Down Justice, Let the River Run, You’ll Never Walk Alone, Over the Rainbow, I Believe, Can We Sing the Darkness to Light? and more!
Click here to download a pdf of the program.
Contact Form
Fill out this contact form to let us know if you are interested in singing and/or to be added to our email list for notification of future events and information about upcoming semesters and seasons:
DoMore24 2026
Thank you to everyone who donated to support MCC during this year’s DoMore24! We are happy to report that we exceeded our fundraiser goal and we couldn’t have done it without you! Your donation is key to keeping MCC moving forward while remaining affordable to the community.