Band and Color Guard 

Band 

Music DMC’s instrumental music program encompasses concert band, marching band and pep band. The group competes in State contests, and plays at home football and basketball games and additional concerts throughout the year. 

Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned group that plays a wide variety of “jazz” music from swing, Latin, funk and the blues. The group has a competitive season, with the goal of qualifying for the Iowa Jazz Championships. In the spring DMC hosts an annual Jazz Night for the community.

Marching Band Highlights 

24-25  IHSMA State Marching - Division I Rating
23-24 IHSMA State Marching - Division 1 Rating 
23-24 Urbandale Marching Invitational - 1st Place 
22-23 IHSMA State Contest Division 1 rating 
21-22 IHSMA State Contest Division 1 rating 
21-22 Urbandale Marching Invitational, first place band, best drumline
21-22 Pella Marching Dutch Invitational, third place 
20-21 IHSMA State Contest Division 1 rating 
19-20 IHSMA State Contest Division 1 rating

Concert Band Highlights 

23-24 IHSMA Large Group - Division II Rating 
22-23 IHSMA State Contest Division 1 rating 
21-22 IHSMA State Large Group Contest I rating
18-19 Concert Band State Division I rating
17-18 Concert Band State Division I rating 

Jazz Band Highlights 

24-25 Jack Oatts Jazz Festival - 1st Place
24-25 Waukee Northwest Blue Note Jazz Festival - 3rd place 
23-24 Jack Oatts Jazz Festival - 1st Place 
23-24 Paul McKee Indianola Jazz Festival - 2nd Place 
23-24 Waukee Northwest Blue Note Jazz Festival - 2nd Place 
22-23 SCIBA District 2A Jazz Contest, 2nd place
22-23 Iowa Jazz Championship, 4th place
21-22 South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) 2A District Champions 
21-22 State Jazz Festival Division 1 rating
21-22 Outstanding Soloist Recognitions: Maxximus Miller (‘23), Charlie Olsen (‘23), Sam Smith (‘23)
20-21 Jim Coffin Jazz Festival, 1st place
19-20 Jack Oatts Jazz Festival and Simpson College Jazz Festival, 2nd place
18-19 Jack Oatts Jazz Festival and Simpson College Jazz Festival, 1st Place; State Division I rating

Director

Rob Lane

Color Guard

Our color guard performs choreographed dances and routines with various equipment to enhance and interpret the music of the marching band. The team performs at home football games and marching competitions. 

Color Guard Highlights

23-24 Urbandale Marching Invitational, first place
22-23 Urbandale Marching Invitational, second place
21-22 Urbandale Marching Invitational, first place
21-22 Pella Marching Dutch Invitational, second place
21-22 West Marshall Marching Invitation, second place 

Director

Jennifer Hawkins