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Dartmouth Decibelles is an all-female a cappella group at Dartmouth College, and the group describes itself as Dartmouth's oldest all-female a cappella group. That is the core identity the website presents: a student-run vocal ensemble defined by its all-female membership, its a cappella format, and its place in Dartmouth's performing arts history.
What the Site Tells You
The site's own introduction is brief and direct. It presents the group as "Dartmouth's oldest all-female a cappella group" and invites visitors to "meet the Decibelles." From that, you can take away three confirmed points:
- Affiliation: Dartmouth College
- Format: a cappella (voices only, no instruments)
- Membership: all-female
- Distinction claimed: oldest all-female a cappella group at Dartmouth
The site does not publish details such as audition dates, repertoire, performance schedule, or booking contacts in the material available here, so those specifics should be confirmed directly with the group rather than assumed.
Who This Page Is For
The site is most useful if you fall into one of these groups:
| You are… | What you can confirm here |
|---|---|
| A prospective or current Dartmouth student | That an all-female a cappella group exists on campus and how it positions itself |
| Someone interested in collegiate a cappella | The group's identity and its claimed seniority among Dartmouth's all-female groups |
| A listener or event organizer | That the group performs as an all-female a cappella ensemble (confirm availability directly) |
What "All-Female A Cappella" Means in Practice
A cappella groups perform entirely with voices, using vocal percussion and arranged harmonies in place of instruments. An all-female group typically works within the vocal ranges available to its members, which shapes how songs are arranged and which parts carry the melody, harmony, and rhythm.
For example, a group arranging a pop song might assign the lead vocal to one member, build stacked harmonies underneath, and use a dedicated vocal percussionist to supply the beat — all without a single instrument on stage. The "oldest" claim matters mainly as a marker of tradition and reputation within Dartmouth's campus music scene.
How to Use the Site
- Start with the introduction to confirm the group's identity and affiliation.
- Look for member or performance pages if you want names, repertoire, or show information — these are not included in the material reviewed here.
- Reach out through the contact channels listed on the site for auditions, bookings, or collaboration, since those details are not published in the available text.
If a specific detail — such as audition timing or booking terms — is not shown on the site, treat it as unconfirmed and ask the group directly rather than relying on assumption.