Delaware Symphonic Winds

10/05/2026

ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕠 𝕗𝕠𝕣 ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝔹𝕒𝕟𝕕
ℝ𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝔽𝕠𝕠𝕥𝕖, ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕥 𝕊𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕚𝕤𝕥

ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕠 𝕗𝕠𝕣 ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝔹𝕒𝕟𝕕 is a compelling solo showcase piece composed by Warren Barker. It was specifically written for the International Clarinet Association and premiered at CLARINETFEST 1999 in Ostend, Belgium

ℝ𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝔽𝕠𝕠𝕥𝕖, ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕥 𝕊𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕚𝕤𝕥, is a retired military band musician; Pennsylvania Air National Guard and United States Army (active duty).

His assignments include The 389th Army Material Command Band at Aberdeen, Md., The Army Ground Forces Band in Atlanta, Ga., The 8th Army Band (Seoul, Korea; two tours), and the Training and Doctrine Command Band in Virginia. He also performed on a three week cross country tour with the U.S. Army Field Band in summer of 2000.

After retiring he performed for years with numerous ensembles: Virginia Grand Military Band in Alexandria, VA., (Loras John Schissel), The Philadelphia Wind Symphony (Paul Bryan at Curtis institute), The Maryland Winds (Col. Timothy Holton retired), The Delaware Symphonic Winds (current). Also performed with the Virginia Wind Symphony under Dennis Zeissler.

Additionally, Richard has played with several orchestras; The Wilmington Symphony, Newark Symphony, and the Newark Chamber Orchestra. He studied with James Mark (Berkshire Symphony), David Drosinos (Peabody Conservatory), Patty Carlson (Virginia Symphony) and Dennis Zeissler (Old Dominion University).

As a retiree and playing only with the Delaware Symphonic Winds Richard enjoys recording clarinet ensembles at home. Many posted on YouTube

Richard Foote

10/04/2026

Delaware Symphonic Winds is seeking additional Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Euphonium and Trombone performers for our Winter Concert. Please click below for additional information by Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
https://www.delawaresymphonicwinds.org/vacancies-and-auditions.html

09/23/2026

𝕄𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕕𝕚𝕠𝕦𝕤 𝕋𝕙𝕦𝕟𝕜
𝔾𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕦𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣, ℙ𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕝𝕒 𝕃𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕤

𝕄𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕕𝕚𝕠𝕦𝕤 𝕋𝕙𝕦𝕟𝕜
Melodious Thunk was inspired by the famous jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. Monk’s wife, Nellie Smith, nicknamed him “Melodious Thunk” because of his clunky, awkward, and brilliant(!) piano playing, and his somewhat scatterbrained and disoriented nature.

ℙ𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕝𝕒 𝕃𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕤
Pamela Letts received her Bachelor of Music degree in Performance and Music Education from the University of Delaware and her Master of Music degree in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music. She was a Band Director for 33 years in Delaware and Maryland. Currently, she is a field instructor for the University of Delaware and is on the faculty for the Community Music School there and serves as the director of their Summer Band Camp. Additionally, she is an instructor for the Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra at the Music School of Delaware.

Mrs. Letts serves as a coordinator for the Delaware All-State program as part of the Delaware Music Educators Association and has served as a guest conductor for the All-County Middle School Band in Kent County, Delaware and as an adjudicator for the Maryland State Band Festival -- a two day event held in Baltimore, Maryland.

Mrs. Letts is also an active performer in the area. She is a member of the Renaissance Brass and has performed with the Delaware Symphony, the Harrisburg Symphony, the Brandywiner’s Orchestra, the Superior Ragtime Orchestra and the Chesapeake Brass Band. She has performed at the Playhouse Theatre and has worked with such celebrities as: Rosie O'Donnell, Nathan Lane, Frankie Valli, Nell Carter, Stephanie Powers, and The Temptations.

Delaware Music Network Delaware Symphonic Winds Members Pamela Letts

09/17/2026

We are busy rehearsing for our upcoming concerts! Be sure to join us! Tickets available NOW!
October 24 - 3 pm - Milford HS - https://me-l.co/z9kcst1o
October 25 - 3 pm - Cape Henlopen HS - https://me-l.co/s30zap8z

09/09/2026

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝!
Delaware Symphonic Winds is seeking volunteers to help support our concerts.

We need assistance with 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 and 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐬 during performances.

Your time and support will help us bring great music to our community!

https://www.delawaresymphonicwinds.org/contact-us.html

09/07/2026

𝔽𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕚𝕒𝕤𝕒
𝔾𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕦𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣, ℂ𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕪-𝕃𝕖𝕖 𝔻𝕚𝕄𝕖𝕘𝕝𝕚𝕠

𝔽𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕚𝕒𝕤𝕒 was written to depict the majesty of the legendary Piasa, an enormous winged creature, and the bravery of the Illini tribe who triumphed over its reign of terror. The discovery of the Piasa dates to 1673, when the cliff drawing painted high on the bluffs was first seen by Marquette during his famous journey down the Mississippi River.

ℂ𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕪-𝕃𝕖𝕖 𝔻𝕚𝕄𝕖𝕘𝕝𝕚𝕠 is a graduate of Douglass College, Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Flute Performance with a minor in Conducting. For over 42 years, she has maintained a thriving private flute studio, teaching students from fourth grade through adulthood in both New Jersey and Delaware.

Mrs. DiMeglio studied flute performance with Janet Weiss, Gwendolyn Mansfield, and James Scott. Her conducting studies were under the direction of William Berz and Dr. Scott Whitener.

Throughout her distinguished performance career, Mrs. DiMeglio has held principal positions with numerous ensembles. She performed for over 32 years with the Rutgers University Alumni Wind Symphony, serving as Principal Flute and Piccolo, and in leadership roles including Music Librarian, Secretary, Vice President, and President. She also performed as Principal Flute with the Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra for over four years, and with the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, Imperial Band (12+ years, Principal Flute),Toms River Band (5 years), the George Krauss Memorial Band (20+ years, Flute & Piccolo), and the Central Jersey Wind Ensemble (28 years, Principal Flute and Piccolo). She was an active member of the New Jersey Music Education Association (Central Jersey Chapter) for over 25 years.

In addition, she served for over 15 years as Director and Conductor of the Long Tones Flute Choir. Mrs. DiMeglio has performed extensively as a soloist in churches and wedding venues and has been a freelance performer throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware for weddings, art openings, corporate events, and cocktail hours. She has also performed in the pit orchestra for hundreds of high school and community theater productions.

Currently, Cindy-Lee performs on flute and piccolo with the Delaware Symphonic Winds, as well as the Southern Delaware Orchestra (SODELO) and the Rehoboth Concert Band, where she also serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors. She is also a founding member of the Ch*****ne Flutes, performing throughout Southern Delaware.

In 2022, Cindy-Lee and her husband, Lou, relocated to Delaware. They have two grown children: Louis DiMeglio, Jr. and his wife, Karen, of North Carolina, and Sara DiMeglio of Maryland. In addition to her musical pursuits, she is the owner and quilter of Cindy’s Wicked Stitch Shop, located in the big red barn behind their home in Millsboro, Delaware.

Mrs. DiMeglio is deeply honored to have the opportunity to conduct “Flight of the Piasa” with her Delaware Symphonic Winds musicians and friends.

08/22/2026

Tickets are now available for our Delaware Symphonic Winds Concert at Cape Henlopen HS on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Prelude groups begin at 2:30 PM.

Let Freedom RingFeaturing:Lincoln by John WilliamsA Mother Of A Revolution! by Omar ThomasSuite For A Patriot by Mark Stransky - WORLD PREMIERE

08/22/2026

Tickets are now available for our Delaware Symphonic Winds Concert at Milford HS on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Prelude groups begin at 2:30 PM.

Let Freedom RingFeaturing:Lincoln by John WilliamsA Mother Of A Revolution! by Omar ThomasSuite For A Patriot by Mark Stransky - WORLD PREMIERE

08/19/2026

Looking forward to beginning our rehearsals with Delaware Symphonic Winds! 🎶 Concerts are October 24th at Milford HS at 3:00 PM and October 25th at Cape Henlopen HS at 3:00 PM. 😎

08/17/2026

𝔻𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕊𝕪𝕞𝕡𝕙𝕠𝕟𝕚𝕔 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕤 - 𝕄𝕚𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 & 𝕍𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟

𝕄𝕚𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟
To unite distinguished musicians and music educators from Delaware and the surrounding region to present outstanding wind ensemble performances featuring a diverse repertoire with a commitment to works by under-represented composers.

𝕍𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟
A strengthened musical fabric of our community with cultural enrichment and artistic growth through educational programming, historical context, and mentorship of student musicians.