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 reduced orchestra performance of “America Remembers” will begin on August 17, 2026
Rehearsals for the 2026-27 concert season will begin Monday, September 14, 2026.
Rehearsals are from 7:00-9:15 p.m.
2026-27 Concert Season:
This concert season will include 5 major concerts. The regular season concerts are held on Saturday nights, with dress rehearsals on the Friday nights before the concert.
NOTE — “America Remembers” will be held on Sunday September 13, with the dress held on Tuesday September 8.
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”
The performance venue is North Canyon HS PAC, 1700 East Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85024.
The performance venue for “America Remembers” is First United Methodist Church of Phoenix, 5510 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Openings:
This is a current list of openings:
Section Viola (2 seats)
Section Cello (2 seats)
Section Percussion (2 seats)
Principal Contrabass (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 September 1, 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
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.