Defiance College Music Programs

01/31/2025

Let’s give a big round of applause to Taylor, Jaykob, and Jazzy! 🎉

Their exceptional performance with the 2025 OPCICA honors band this past weekend was a true display of their talent and made us so proud to see them representing our music programs! 🎶🐝 Fantastic job!

01/27/2025

🎶 Join the Defiance College Symphonic Band! 🎶
Calling all high school students, college students, and community musicians—this is your chance to make music, connect with others, and grow as a musician in a fun and welcoming environment!

✅ No auditions or fees—just a love for music!

🎺 Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:30–6:15 PM at Defiance College (Schauffler Hall, Room 117)

🎼 Start Date: January 29, 2025

🎵 Spring Concert: April 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM

📅 High School Students: Sign up by February 12, 2025!

👉 Screenshot and scan the QR code to join, and be sure to send the last slide to any musician you know!

Let’s make music together! 🎷🥁✨

11/26/2024

We had an amazing time at our “Hallo-Give-Mas” party hosted by the DCMP Band Council! 🎉 From Thanksgiving dinner to crafting, watching Home Alone, and hanging out with our new friend, Frank the Skeleton, we had the best time bonding with all the members of the DC music programs. Can’t wait to bring all this energy to our concert on December 6th, starting at 7pm, at St. John UCC! 🎶 Hope to see you there!

11/23/2024

✨ Seasons of Change ✨
Join us for an evening of beautiful music presented by the Defiance College Music Programs! 🎶 Experience the talent of the DC College Choir, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band as they celebrate the shifting rhythms and melodies of life’s seasons.

📅 Date: Friday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: St. John UCC

Don’t miss this spectacular showcase of music! 🎺🎷🎤 Admission is FREE and open to all. Spread the word and bring your friends and family! 💛💜

10/10/2024

🎶Get to know the amazing new faculty behind our music programs at Defiance College!🎶

These directors and their ensembles have been working hard so far this semester to bring you some beautiful music! We can’t wait to share it with you! Keep an eye out on this page for performance information! 🎼🐝

09/08/2024

The DC Symphonic Band is back 💥TODAY💥 for another great semester!

Do you play an instrument? 🎷🎺 🥁Come join in on the fun! Scan the QR code, or click the link to fill out the Google form, oil your valves, wet your reeds, and get goin!

Hope to see you all tonight in Shauffler Hall Room 117! 🎶

The link: https://forms.gle/gYjj6L8pbV6tEmUm6

05/03/2024

What happens when a bunch of band nerds plan an outdoor family cookout with sand volleyball? It rains! Maybe we aren’t meant for athletics!😂 But around here, we make lemons into lemonade! Indoor game night with boiled hot dogs it is!

We had such a fun time celebrating another wonderful semester for DC music programs! We hope you’ve enjoyed this journey with us, and we want to thank everyone who’s graced us along the way! See you next fall!🎶🐝

04/26/2024

For all the band fans at home, I’m just now noticing that our livestream got cut a bit short! Here is our closer, “Country Club Stomp!” Thanks for tuning in! 🎶💜💛

04/19/2024

📣Attention High School Seniors & Transfer Students! 📣

DC Music Programs has music scholarships that are STILL AVAILABLE for this coming fall! 💰 This is a perfect opportunity for talented individuals who play a musical instrument or sing to earn money while pursuing one of Defiance College's many majors and minors.

Why choose the DC Music Programs?
🎤 No audition required!
🎷 Scholarships for a wide range of instruments and vocal talents
🎹 Opportunities to perform and grow as a musical family
🎺 Be part of a vibrant community that shares your passion for music

To learn more and apply, simply scan the QR codes in the image or send us a message on FB, IG, or email ([email protected]).

Join us and find your place in the DC Music Programs!

04/16/2024

Come enjoy performances by the Men of DC, College Choir, DC Jazz Band, and Symphonic Band in our final concert of the 2023-2024 school year! We’re so excited to bring you the sweet 💐Sounds of Spring!💐

See you at the Stroede Center of the Arts (319 Wayne Ave in downtown Defiance) on April 25th @ 6pm!

04/09/2024

Shoutout to our Senior tenor section leader W***y G!

When former Lima Central Catholic boys basketball head coach Frank Kill describes Will Garlock, a LCC grad and Defiance College senior student assistant coach, it doesn’t take long for him

04/08/2024

Come join the buzz of DC Music Programs! 🐝 This is perfect for any senior looking for the right spot to land— Defiance College is where it’s at!

🎓 Join us for one of our game-changing Instant Decision Days! 🎓

📅 Date: Sunday, April 14
🕒 Time: 1:00-4:00 PM

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📅 Date: Wednesday, April 17
🕒 Time: 4:00-7:00 PM

📍 Location: DC's Serrick Campus Center, 701 N Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512

🚪 Doors open to your future! Drop in during the times above and bring your transcript! Complete your admissions application, and get an admission decision WITHIN MINUTES! 📝✨

🔍 While you're here, take a campus tour and snap a photo with our mascot, Buzz! 🌟

04/05/2024

The DCB has two concerts coming up this spring. Be sure to mark your calendars!

03/14/2024

Want to stay up to date on everything that's happening with the DC Music Programs? Sign up here to join our newsletter and emailing list!

https://bit.ly/DCMusicEmailList

02/08/2024

🎬LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!🎬Prepare for an action packed musical adventure this February 28th, as the Defiance College Bands present: A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES! Come along with us on a journey through some of your favorite songs from classic films like: Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Coco, and many more! We will also be serving free popcorn!🍿So come on out, grab a bag, and munch along to these iconic tunes! See you at the movies!

01/24/2024

Join the Defiance College Music Programs and become a DC Yellow Jacket! Discover more at www.defiance.edu/music or message us for details. We're excited to make music with you!

01/24/2024

If you’re looking for a place to be yourself, DC Music will always be there for you.

I would always go to the Music Department.

01/22/2024

🎉 A round of applause for Sydney, Elijah, Taylor, Jaykob, and Jazzy! 🎉

Their outstanding performance with the 2024 OPCICA honors band this past weekend not only showcased incredible talent, but also filled us with pride as they represented our music programs! 🎶🐝 Way to go!