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The Staff
Mr. Dufford oversees the Davidson Choral Department and directs the Tenor/Bass Concert Choir, Symphonic Choir, Senior Choir, and Blue Kids on the Block. Additionally, Mr. Dufford co-teaches the 7th & 8th Grade Tenor/Bass Ensemble at Weaver Middle School with Mrs. Muzzalupo. Originally from Pickerington, Ohio, Mr. Dufford joined the Davidson Choral Department in the Fall of 2021. 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
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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
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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.
General Information
Congratulations to both Symphonic Choir and Senior Choir for their Superior Performance at OMEA District Choir Contest! Both ensembles performed beautifully and received straight superior ratings both on stage and in the sight-reading room. This marks the second year in a row both ensembles have qualified for OMEA State Contest and the first year that Senior Choir will compete in Class AA at both competitions.
A major congratulations to Blue Kids on the Block for winning first place at ICHSA Semifinals competition in Cincinnati on Friday, March 15th! This is the first year any members of the group have competed in the ICHSA competition. In addition to their first place prize, the group also swept the “Outstanding Soloist” (Téo Mendoza) and “Outstanding Choreography” (Makayla Clark) awards.
Please make sure to continue informing us of any and all rehearsal absences. As always, send that information to Mr. Josh Dufford at Josh_Dufford@hboe.org Remember that whenever possible please give advance notice so that we can plan accordingly.
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Mr. Dufford directs the choirs at Hilliard Davidson High School. A native of Pickerington, Ohio, Mr. Dufford joined the Davidson Choral Department in the Fall of 2021. 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.