david simmons

This week on Delaware State of the Arts, Kaitlin Ammon interviews David Simmons, the conductor for the Encore Chorale of Wilmington and the Director of Music at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wilmington. Encore Chorale of Wilmington is a new chorus for adults ages 55 and older and is the first Encore Creativity for Older Adults (Encore) Chorale in Delaware. Simmons discusses the upcoming Winter/Spring 2022 semester, what participants can expect, and the impact of Encore and its chorale programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn how to register for the upcoming semester starting in January and listen to the end for a musical treat.

You can learn more about Encore and the Encore Chorale of Wilmington by visiting Encore’s website or by following Encore on social media:

• •  Encore Facebook
  •  Encore Twitter

The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. Learn more at Arts.Delaware.Gov.

Delaware State of the Arts is a weekly podcast that presents interviews with arts organizations and leaders who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of communities throughout Delaware. Delaware State of the Arts is provided as a service of the Division of the Arts, in partnership with NEWSRADIO 1450 WILM and 1410 WDOV.

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In this episode we remember the legendary "D.C. Star" Guitarist David Simmons and Drummer Glenn Jones stopped by to share the history of the band, from it's beginnings in Southern Maryland to playing all over! David and Glenn reminisced about playing in such clubs as "Leonardstown Wharf", "Crazy Horse", "The Bayou", "Hammerjacks", Hammer Head's", "Junior's Inn", "Coast to Coast", "The Seagull Inn", "The Paragon", "Maxwell's", and "The Network"; performing with acts such as "Journey", "The Ramones", "Blue Oyster Cult", "Twisted Sister", "Judas Priest", and "Zebra", and other great stories, such as giving the owner of Venneman's Music a Kazoo concert on Christmas; having to alter their first album cover because of a last minute name change;  and adventures with snowstorms and their band truck! (back in those days, didn't we all spend just as much time under the hood of our band trucks as we did at rehearsal or playing?)

More information on D.C. Star's music can be found on these websites:
www.davidandgoliathmusic.com
www.dcstarmusic.com

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