Vocal Music

9/10 Choir

This ensemble is made of students who are freshmen and sophomores. They perform in two yearly concerts and compete at the State Large Group contest.

Concert Choir

Concert Choir is an ensemble of 60-80 singers. Students complete at the State Large Group contest and perform selected repertoire at concerts throughout the year.  

Victory Chamber Choir 

DMC’s a cappella choir Victory is DMC’s most select auditioned choral ensemble, singing a wide variety of choral literature. Students who are selected may audition for the Iowa All State Chorus and solo and ensemble contest. Victory also sings Christmas carols and performs Singing Valentines in the community. 

Highlights

23-24

  • Concert Choir State Large Group Contest Concert Choir - Division 1 Rating 
  • 9/10 Choir - Division 1 Rating 
  • Iowa All-State Performers: Luke Hagenberg (‘25),  Ella Jicinsky  (‘24), Allie Koenigsfeld (‘24), Isaiah Mudlaff (‘24), Sophia Pothoven (‘24), Jack Schmaltz (‘24)
  • IHSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest: Valerie Busch (‘24) - Division 1 Rating, Sydney Estrem (‘25) - Division 1 Rating, Ellie Johnson (‘25) - Division 1 Rating, Isaiah Mudlaff (‘24) - Division 1 Rating, Bea Varble (‘25) - Division 1 Rating, Bass Quartet: Jace Fadden (‘25), Josh Hagenberg (‘25), Luke Hagenberg (‘25), Bergin Kleis (‘25) - Division 1 Rating 
  • Musical Theatre Contest: Isaiah Mudlaff (‘24) - 1st Place, Sophia Pothoven (‘24) - 2nd Place 
  • National Choral Award: Sophia Pothoven (‘24) 
  • National Director's Award: Grace Osthus (‘24) 
  • Victory Choir: Governor Kim Reynolds’ Christmas Tree Lighting, Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, Singing Valentines, You’re the One that I Want

22-23

  • Concert Choir State Large Group Contest--Superior Rating 
  • Iowa All-State Chorus Performers: Ian Hagenberg (‘23), Luke Hagenberg (‘25), Carter Morrow (‘23), Ben Norris (‘23)
  • IHSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest, Outstanding Soloist Division 1 (Superior) Rating: Valerie Busch (‘24), Isaiah Mudlaff (‘24), Charlie Olsen (‘23), Ava Yost (‘25)
  • National Choral Award: Ian Hagenberg (‘23), Carter Morrow (‘23), Ben Norris (‘23), Sami Webster (‘23)
  • National Director's Award: Owen Fadden (‘23), Charlie Olsen (‘23)
     

21-22

  • Concert Choir Division I (Superior) rating, IHSMA State Large Group Contest
  • Solo Recognition Division I (Superior) rating,  IHSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest: Maria Casady (‘22) and Sophia Pothoven (‘24)
  • Victory Featured Performance, Iowa Choral Showcase

20-21

  • Concert Choir State Large Group Contest--Superior Rating 
  • All State Member: Chloe Crandell ('21)

19-20

  • All State Members: Chloe Crandell ('21), Christian Grensteiner ('20), Kyle Goranson ('20), Alex Mona ('21)

18-19

  • Concert Choir State Large Group Contest--Superior Rating 

17-18

  • Concert Choir State Large Group Contest--Superior Rating \Victory invited to the Iowa Choral Showcase

Director

Jeff Johannsen