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

21-22 Concert Choir Division I (Superior) rating, IHSMA State Large Group Contest
21-22 Solo Recognition Division I (Superior) rating,  IHSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest: Maria Casady (‘22) and Sophia Pothoven (‘24)
21-22 Victory Featured Performance, Iowa Choral Showcase
20-21 Concert Choir State Large Group Contest--Superior Rating 
20-21 All State Members: 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 
17-18 Victory invited to the Iowa Choral Showcase

Director

Jeff Johannsen