The Decibelles are Dartmouth College's oldest all-female a cappella group, usually consisting of 14-18 members. We arrange all of our own music and perform songs from a variety of genres, including modern pop, classic rock, Dartmouth traditionals, oldies, and pretty much anything and everything in between! Check our REPERTOIRE page to see what we're currently singing!

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Founded in 1974 by Jody Hill, the group began as "The Dartmouth Distractions," an extension of the Dartmouth Glee Club. Two years later, the group changed its name to "Woodswind" and a few years after changed once more to the "Dartmouth Decibelles." Over 40 years and numerous recorded albums later, the Decibelles are a group of ladies who still love singing together, fondly called the "Decis" by their peers.

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In addition to performing frequently on Dartmouth’s campus, the Decis sing at other colleges, at community events in and around the Upper Valley, and at Dartmouth Alumni Clubs. Every year during Winter break, the Decis go on a weeklong TOUR of various parts of the world, most recently to Montreal, Toronto, London, Washington DC, Florida, and Southern California. The Decibelles have also been actively recording since the 1980s, coming out with an album every two or three years. Head to our ALBUMS page to preview our featured albums!

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AUDITIONS for the Decibelles are held each year at the end of the first week of classes.