We are always interested in identifying talented adult musicians from the Chicago area. Please complete the form below to express your interest in auditioning for Northshore Concert Band or to join our waitlist for sections without current openings. New members are selected based on their musical ability and readiness to faithfully commit to the Band’s schedule of concerts and rehearsals. We expect all members to volunteer time for the Band’s administrative activities. You must be at least 18 years old to join Northshore Concert Band. All members will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to participate.
Our application deadline for the 2024/25 Season has passed. If you would like to be contacted about future openings, please complete out the Audition Application below.
The audition process consists of three parts:
Completion of the audition application below.
When vacancies are announced, the Auditions Coordinator will reach out to applicants to begin the audition process. A prescreening recording will be required shortly thereafter.
After the prescreening recording is reviewed by the Auditions Committee, select musicians may be invited to a live, in-person audition.
Our typical season runs from early September through June. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Loyola Academy’s McGrath Family Performing Arts Center and Glenview Park District Park Center. The Band performs four subscription concerts in addition to several outreach concerts to local schools and community venues.
Please direct all questions about auditioning for Northshore Concert Band to auditions@northshoreband.org.