North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) is comprised of adult musicians from all walks of life: teachers, engineers, pilots, policemen, healthcare, labor and management. We share one common goal: the pursuit of exceptional live music performance. The orchestra also invites exceptional North Valley Youth Orchestra members to participate. All members are volunteers, and must audition for the orchestra to be accepted. That said, we recognize that we are not a professional orchestra, and the community spirit and camaraderie in our group is very positive and accepting.
If you have a passion to perform great music, can attend weekly rehearsals, and are willing to commit to the necessary practice, we want you in our orchestra!!
Rehearsals:
The rehearsal venue is Shiloh Community Church, 19021 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Rehearsals for the 2026-27 concert season will begin Monday, August 17, 2026.
Rehearsals are from 7:00-9:15 p.m.
2026-27 Concert Season:
The performance venue is North Canyon HS PAC, 1700 East Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85024.
The season will include 5 major concerts:
September 13, 2026 - “America Remembers”
October 24, 2026 - “Inspiration becomes Influence”
December 19, 2026 - “Holiday Traditions and Transformations”
March 13, 2027 - “Influence becomes Innovation”
May 22, 2027 - “Innovation becomes Iconic”
Openings:
This is a current list of openings:
Section Violin (2 seats)
Section Viola (2 seats)
Section Cello (1 seat)
Auditions:
In person auditions for any open principal seats for the 2026-27 concert season will be held in August, 2026.
The audition deadline for section member auditions for the 2026-27 concert season is August 3, 2026. Auditions for section seats are held via video submission.
Auditions between concert cycles during the season will be on a case by case basis.
Once you have downloaded and printed the Video Audition Instructions, and prepared your audition to include your chosen solo, please record a video of your audition, and upload it by following the “Upload Adult Audition” link.
Let us know you have uploaded an audition by filling out the “Contact Us” page!!
Audition Materials:
Download the appropriate Audition Instructions and Excerpts for your instrument below:
Section Video Audition Instructions
Principal Audition Instructions
Concertmaster Audition Instructions
Concertmaster Excerpt - Scheherazade
Once you have been accepted into the orchestra, or if you are a returning member, please read the NVSO Member Handbook HERE.
Then register for the 2026-27 season using the link below:
Welcome to North Valley Symphony Orchestra!
If you have questions, contact Kevin Kozacek, North Valley Symphony Orchestra conductor, at: conductor@northvalleysymphony.org, or call 623-980-4628.