Mission and Vision

"Music takes you there." - Gordon Nelson

“Gordon Nelson makes music with the Detroit Concert Choir that one simply listens to. There is a feeling for sound, melody, meter, effect, and spiritual presence, there is spirit and soul.” Artistic Jury - Spittal an der Drau International Choral Contest.

The Detroit Concert Choir (DCC) is Detroit’s international award-winning vocal ensemble. Honored as CHOIR OF THE WORLD, this ensemble is celebrated for exceptional programming and distinctive performances.

As a community-supported choir and registered non-profit organization in the State of Michigan, the Detroit Concert Choir provides organizational and financial information to its funders and the public. The Detroit Concert Choir is an activity of the Detroit Performing Artists, Inc., a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization.

Below is a listing of international competitions, honors, and awards.

Auditions Monday, August 19, 2024.

The Detroit Concert Choir is recognized for exceptional programming and distinctive performances throughout the Detroit area. Under the leadership of Michael A. Mitchell, DCC presents a concert series of 7-10 performances a year and rehearses on Monday nights in alternating venues. Auditions are held by appointment only. We are looking for skilled choral singers who have the desire to be moved, inspired and challenged.

Click here to complete the Audition Registration Form to notify us of your interest, or view our General Information for Prospective Members for more information. Once you submit the Audition Registration form, you will be contacted by a staff member to proceed to the next steps.

The 7-10-minute audition process includes one prepared audition piece and sight-reading and musicianship exercises.

Your audition will include:
* Vocalization and range check

* Tonal memory (A few pitches will be played on the piano, and you will be asked to sing them).

* Sight-singing

* Your prepared piece:

- This only needs to be a piece that you believe shows off your best vocal quality in a wide range.
- The songs can be in any style you choose. You may choose accompanied music but no pianist is provided and you will be asked to sing a cappella.
- Your prepared piece does not need to be memorized.
- Because of limited time the song portion will only be 1-2 minutes.

- Don't worry, just do your best.

We inform singers as quickly as possible about the outcome of their auditions. Acceptance into the choir is based on information from the audition process, balance needs and space availability in each section.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT AN AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM

Watch a video from "Grant us Peace: Music to heal the world."

Watch and enjoy "The Parting Glass" sung by the Detroit Concert Choir - March 2022. Directed by Michael A. Mitchell, Artistic Director. Presented In loving memory of Russell Yamazaki (1942-2022).

Thank you to our DCC@ Ford House Annual Auction Gala sponsors!

Thank you to all who made our 2023 Gala such a success! The setting was perfect and fun was had by all. Special thanks to our Event Sponsors.

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