By 1970 the chorus was reorganized and named Denton County Music Association (DCMA). The chorus broadened its repertoire to include Broadway musicals. For several years, the DCMS was the only community arts group available to members of the community. Dr. Stephen Farish was the first musical director.

 

In 1989 the chorus was renamed the Denton Community Chorus, Inc. and was chartered as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and currently operates as such.

 

The DCC has a long history of offering a venue for Denton residents to participate in a chorus without audition and to experience a variety of music from classical to pops to Broadway standards. This year the chorus marks its 43rd anniversary and continues to provide the opportunity for Denton County residents to sing in an organized chorus under the direction of a trained director.

 

The chorus performs four major concerts a season, sings at the Arts & Jazz Festival and periodically provides entertainment for residential nursing facilities and regional festivals. From time to time, DCC collaborates with guest artists, such as DISD music groups, local free-lance musicians, and even professional performers, such as Brave Combo, to bring a variety of chorus music to the Denton community.

 

The DCC is currently under the direction of Mr. Michael Pricer.  He is a graduate of the University of North Texas, receiving a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance.  He has been a music educator for the past eight years, teaching both middle and high school choir.  For many years he has also served as a music leader/minister, currently serving as worship leader for the Irving Church of Christ.  He is married to Laura, and has two children, Breanna and Jacob.  They currently reside in Denton.

 

D.C.C. is accompanied by Mr. Tim McGaugh. Tim has accompanied other ensembles and soloists in the Denton area, as well as playing in the "pit" for numerous musicals.

Hard at work at rehearsals!