VISION STATEMENT: It is the goal of the DuVal Vocal Music Department to provide the very best in music instruction, performance and experience. We endeavor through music to prepare our children to compete and succeed at every turn in life. 

A Little About the Director: Damon T. Gray is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. At the age of 2 Damon displayed a God-given talent at music when he started playing drums. At age 9 Damon began studying piano and soon developed a reputation as an anointed and skilled musician. Damon has accompanied several world-reknowned Gospel artists including James Cleveland, Daryl Coley, Kirk Franklin and Albertina Walker. He has also produced, written, arranged and recorded with various music artists across the country. In 1998 Damon relocated to the Washington DC metropolitan area and in 2001 Damon married his lovely wife Valerie. In 2004 Damon acquired his B.A. in performance from Bowie State University. Since then Damon has worked at DuVal High as the Vocal Music Director.

A Little About the Choir: The DuVal Vocal Music Department consists of students from various ethnic, racial, religious and economic backgrounds. The 2006-2007 choir has approximately 120 choir members divided into 4 choirs: Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus, Gospel Choir and Honors Chorus. "The Choir" studies a variety of musical genres including: Classical, Spirituals, Pop and Gospel. The 2006-2007 program of music includes: The Battle Of Jericho by Hogan, Cantate Domino by Pitoni, The Word Was God by Powell, Battle Hymn Of The Republic by Wilhousky, Lift Every Voice And Sing by Carter and Ujima by Burleigh. The choirs work towards performing at various competitions, festivals and music events throughout the year and under the direction of Mr. Gray hope to produce a CD recording this current school year.