Announcements
On June 3rd, the Davidson Choirs departed on a 10-day tour of Italy, traveling to the cities of Venice, Florence and Rome. Some highlights from the trip included performances with the Marco Polo High School choir, the exquisite Coro Musicanova ensemble, and singing for mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. In total, 43 travelers from Davidson went on the tour consisting of parents, chaperones, student singers, and directors. The Davidson Choirs represented Hilliard with musical excellence and class. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and the perfect way to start summer break.
Welcome
The Staff
Josh Dufford
Choir Director
Mr. Dufford is the head of the Davidson Choral Department and directs the Tenor/Bass Concert Choir, Senior Choir, and Blue Kids on the Block and assists Mrs. Nguyen with the direction of Symphonic Choir and Soprano/Alto Concert Choir. Originally from Pickerington, Ohio, Mr. Dufford joined the Davidson Choral Department in the Fall of 2022. Mr. Dufford has taught K-12 music in the Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo areas prior to his appointment at Davidson. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Otterbein University and his Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Bowling Green State University. In addition to his role at Davidson High School, Mr. Dufford is also the Director of Traditional Music at Indian Run UMC and is Co-Chair for the Ohio Choral Directors Association’s High School Honor Choir.
- (614)-921-7400
- Josh_Dufford@hboe.org
The Choirs
Senior Choir is Hilliard Davidson’s 60-member auditioned SATB ensemble. Members are required to demonstrate advanced vocal skill, reading ability, and prior participation in a fine arts ensemble. Senior Choir performs at five curricular concerts throughout the school year in addition to several off-campus performances. The ensemble competes annually in Class AA at OMEA Large Group Event, the most difficult adjudicated class. Senior Choir has traveled both domestically and abroad including to destinations such as New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, and Italy.
The ensemble works with several clinicians throughout the year including with faculty from Otterbein University, Capital University, Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, The Ohio State University and more. Additionally, they have shared concerts with other high school ensembles from around the greater-Columbus area including Worthington Kilbourne, Dublin Jerome, Upper Arlington, Grove City, and Licking Heights High Schools.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required /Audition Required
Symphonic Choir is the intermediate, auditioned treble ensemble for Hilliard Davidson. Members are selected through an audition process where students are expected to demonstrate advanced vocal skill and reading ability. Symphonic Choir presents four curricular concerts each year and participates in OMEA Large Group Competition. For the past several years, Symphonic Choir has earned superior ratings at OMEA and received high marks and praises by judges for their artistry.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required /Audition Required
Soprano/Alto Concert Choir is an unauditioned treble ensemble where students develop their vocal ability and music literacy skills. There is a strong focus on preparing students for participation in the auditioned ensembles at Davidson by way of enhancing their musicianship skills. The Concert Choirs participate in the four curricular concerts throughout the year.
Tenor/Bass Concert Choir is an unauditioned ensemble for tenor and bass voices where students develop their vocal ability and music literacy skills. There is a strong focus on preparing students for participation in the auditioned ensembles at Davidson by way of enhancing their musicianship skills. The Concert Choirs participate in the four curricular concerts throughout the year.
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