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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:
We look forward to having you join us as we fulfill our mission to learn, rehearse and perform exceptional orchestral music!

Rehearsals will resume on Mondays beginning August 21, 2023 from 7:00-9:15
Shiloh Community Church,19021 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85050

2023-24 Concert Season:

The season will include 4 major concerts:
October 14 - “Myths and Legends”
December 16 - “Holidays Around the World”
March 16, 2024 - “Postcards from Bohemia”
May 18, 2024 - “Victors and Heroes”

Openings:
This is a current list of openings:

Section First Violin (1 seat)
Section Second Violin (1 seat)
Section Viola (1 seats)
Section Cello (1 seat)
Section Bass (1 seat)
Assistant Principal Horn (1 seat)
Principal Trombone (1 seat)
Section Trombone (1 seat)

Auditions: 

  • Auditions for any principal seats will be held in person.

  • Auditions for section seats are held via video submission.

  • The audition deadline for the 2023-24 concert season is July 29. Auditions in 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!!

Register for NVSO

Welcome to North Valley Symphony Orchestra!

About Community Health:
NVSO follows current CDC guidelines for rehearsals and concerts. Currently COVID-19 is still a concern, but there are no CDC restrictions or mandates in place. Other contagious diseases offer equal concern.

Each NVSO participant is individually responsible to take the precautions appropriate for their specific vaccination and general health status.

  • Stay home if you are sick

  • Wash your hands and face often

  • Wearing a mask reduces transmission rates - consider wearing one when you are able, especially if you are at risk

  • Woodwind and brass players should avoid spreading aerosols or saliva by using common sense seating, and blotters for emptying condensation

  • NVSO will continue to have hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and face masks available at all events

If you have questions, contact Kevin Kozacek, North Valley Symphony Orchestra conductor, at: conductor@northvalleysymphony.org, or call 623-980-4628.