Ensembles
Music Programs
Choral
DC Chamber Singers
Chamber Singers is an auditioned SATB choral ensemble, open to all students at Defiance
College. Repertoire contains music from all stylistic periods, including contemporary
music, and consists of small-form choral music performed a cappella and/or with chamber
instruments. Frequent performances on and off-campus, including tours, are expected
of this ensemble. Rehearsals: Tuesday/Thursday, 11:45 – 12:35, Schauffler 117.
Defiance College Choral Union
A large choral ensemble open to students, college personnel and the surrounding community.
Repertoire consists of larger oratorios often performed with instrumental accompaniment.
The group performs three times during the academic year including a fall community
choral concert, Handel’s Messiah in December, and a spring oratorio. An audition is
required for participation and may be taken for credit (MU 134 Concert Choir). Rehearsals:
Monday, 7:00 – 8:20pm, Schauffler 117.
DC Players
The DC Players are an informal group of students who assist in the development and
production of the College’s twice-annual dramatic productions. Rehearsals: Scheduled
each semester.
Instrumental
Defiance College Community Band
The Defiance College Community Band (DCCB) is organized to serve the musical needs
of Defiance College, provide artistic performance opportunities for the Defiance community,
and provide a performance outlet for college and area musicians. The band is comprised
of not only college students, but includes adult musicians of all vocations as well
as area music instructors. The ensemble performs four major concerts per season as
well as appropriate music for special occasions. There are no auditions required;
however, musicians should be moderately proficient on their instrument. Participation
in the band may be taken for credit if so desired (MU139 Concert Band). A complete
syllabus is issued at the first rehearsal for the band on the first Tuesday after
Labor Day. Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00pm, Schauffler Hall 117
Big Band Sound
The “Big Band Sound” is an offshoot of the Defiance College Community Band. The jazz
ensemble is in demand all across Northwest Ohio and plays several engagements throughout
the year. This “Big Band” has generated a strong reputation and is a great outlet
for instrumentalists who enjoy jazz music. No audition is necessary. Rehearsals: Determined
each semester.
Defiance College Pep Band
The Defiance College Pep Band is a student organization that provides a musical outlet
for DC students centered on school spirit and support of the athletics teams. All
students, regardless of musical ability or experience, are encouraged to participate
with the group. Rehearsals are established to coincide with preparation for playing
opportunities. The Pep Band plays for home football games, home basketball games for
men and women, and other special appearances including the Defiance City Halloween
Parade. Rehearsals: Determined each semester.
DC String Group
The DC String Group is a student led ensemble that is assisted by members of the Black
Swamp String Orchestra. They perform periodically throughout the year at a variety
of social functions and Defiance College Music Programs concerts. Rehearsals: Determined
each semester.
