Natalie McDonald
Choir (Vocal) Director
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Natalie McDonald, Director of Vocal Music, directs the Mixed Chorus, a group of 103 singers grades 9-12, as well as the Treble Chorus, a 3-part SSA choir of 57 9th and 10th graders.  She also leads Voices and Changes, the two jazz choirs.  Mrs. McDonald, a graduate of Northeast Missouri State University (Truman), has taught in Long Beach, California, Waukee, Dowling, Valley WDM, and West Central Valley before coming to DC-G.  She has also served as staff accompanist at Drake University and still free-lances in the Des Moines area.

Eric Carlson
Director, Rhythm 'n Red Show Choir Director
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mr. Carlson is in his first year as Director of Rhythm 'n Red.  He comes to DCG with lots of past show choir experience including Asst. Director of Show Choir at Valley High School and choreographer for groups in Nebraska and Iowa.  In addition to his duties at Dallas Center-Grimes, he is a substitute teacher, teaches private voice at Johnston High School, and is a freelance choreographer.  Mr. Carlson is a graduate of Drake University with a Bachelors of Music Education and Vocal Performance.

Vocal Honors 2008-2009

Voices Jazz Choir

• 2nd Place at Audubon Invitational
• Champion in Class 3A at Best of Iowa Jazz Choir Showcase
• Division I at IHSMA State Jazz Choir Contest

Changes Jazz Choir

• 4th Place at Audubon Invitational
• 8th Place in 3A at Best of Iowa Jazz Choir Showcase
• Division II at IHSMA State Jazz Choir Contest

Rhythm 'N Red Show Choir

• 4th Place at Emmetsburg Invitational
• 1st Place at Indianola Invitational
• Division II at IHSMA State Show Choir Contest

Concert Choir/Treble Choir/Bass Chorus

• 8 singers selected to All-State Chorus
• IHSMA State Large Group Contest

Vocal Honors 2007-2008

Voices Jazz Choir

• 2nd Place at K-P Invitational
• 1st Runner Up at Cedar Rapids Washington Mo Show
• 4th Place at Best of Iowa Jazz Choir Showcase

Division I rating at IHSMA State Jazz Choir Contest

• Changes Jazz Choir4th Place at K-P Invitational
• 4th Runner Up at Cedar Rapids Washington Mo Show
• Division I rating at IHSMA State Jazz Choir Contest

Rhythm 'N Red Show Choir

• 6th Place at Emmetsburg Invitational
• 6th Place at Cedar Rapids Washington Mo Show

Concert Choir/Treble Choir/Bass Chorus

• 5 singers selected to All-State Chorus
• 5 singers selected to Dorian Honor Choir
• 13 Division I Solos at IHSMA Solo/Small Ensemble Contest
• 3 Division I ratings at IHSMA State Large Group Contest