The Opus Society is currently seeking contestants for Dawson Idol to be held May 4, 6 p.m. in the Dawson Community College Auditorium. In its fifth year, this event promises to present some of the best vocal talent in eastern Montana. Title of Dawson Idol will be determined by an average of audience and judge scores.

Dawson Community College Celebration of Research and Creativity

Dessert, coffee and live music.  Musicians of all genres are invited to display their craft in open mic forum, as the Dawson Community College Music Club hosts an evening of open mic entertainment with delectable Sturgis coffee and desserts November 2 at 5:30 pm in the Toepke Center. 

Sturgis Coffee flavors served at open Mic Night:

Sumatra
Heavy Metal
Cartell
Moon Juice
Grog
White Peppermint Chocolate
Creme Brule
S'mores

Just Dance is an old fashioned evening of dancing and music for the entire family. Learn new dance steps or brush up on your dance moves, Deb Mooer and the DCC music department are collaborating to present Just Dance!

Ms. Mooer will teach two versatile steps to get dancers of all ages on the floor May 4 at 7 pm in the DCC Toepke Center. Her vast teaching experience and positive, enthusiastic attitude guarantee an enjoyable evening for everyone.

Learn new dance steps or brush up on your dance moves. Deb Mooer and the DCC music department are collaborating to present "Just Dance!", an old fashioned evening of dancing and music for the entire family. Ms. Mooer will teach two versatile steps to get dancers of all ages on the floor May 4 at 7 p.m. in the DCC Toepke Center. Her vast teaching experience and positive, enthusiastic attitude guarantee an enjoyable evening for everyone. Live music will be provided by DCC music students and refreshments served by the Opus Society. The evening is free of charge.

Celebration of Research and Creativity will be the theme for the Dawson Community College Music Department Spring performance Tuesday, May 1. The evening will commence in at 6 pm in the auditorium featuring recital performances by vocal, piano, guitar, and percussion students.

Dawson Idol returns Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. in the DCC auditorium featuring talent from Glendive and the surrounding area. Judges include past DCC students Zach Umback, winner of Idol I, Marlon Tibbs, DCC basketball coach, and A’Lynn Shields, Opus Society member. In addition, DCC music ensembles and previous Idol entrants Charlie Denison and Zach Umback will provide entertainment while the votes are cast and counted. Mr. Denison will visit with aspiring musicians about his recent recording experience.

There is still time to enter as a contestant in Dawson Idol. The entry deadline is Monday, March 26 at 5 pm., with the final performance on March 30. Go to:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NP2GVHM for application or contact Lisa Shields at 406.377.9456 or [email protected].

DCC student Tyler Chamberlain demonstrated his A-game Friday, March 23 when the Circle H.S. Music Technology students visited campus. Tyler gave a one hour hands-on short course to Tiel Hart, Naomi Nagel and their teacher, Steven Kotson. Students performed and recorded in the DCC studio, while Tyler demonstrated the capabilities of various software used in the DCC Music Tech program. It truly was service learning at its best and a great relationship was developed between the two music programs.  

The Opus Society is currently seeking contestants for Dawson Idol to be held March 30 at the Dawson Community College Auditorium. This is the third year for the event and promises to present some of the best vocal musical talent in eastern Montana. Title of Dawson Idol will be determined by the contestant receiving the greatest audience and judge support. The audience vote will contribute half of the final decision. Members of the judge’s panel are chosen from past music department alumni and active members of the surrounding music community.