Does it cost to sing with the Chorus?
There is a modest session fee for singing with the main chorus - currently $30 ($40 per family) - and each member is responsible for paying for his/her own music.
Session fee for the auditioned Chamber Singers is $35. A reduced fee of $20 is charged for North Central College students and 1st year NCC alumni.
What do we wear when we perform?
Concert attire for men generally consists of a black tux or suit (dark suit if you don't own a black one) and a black bow tie. Women's attire generally consists of long black skirts or dress slacks and white blouses with sleeves. There are exceptions depending on the concert content and sometimes there are costumes involved for some when we perform pieces from musicals or operas.
Where do I find out about exceptions to any of this information
You're almost there already - just click on the For Members link at the top right of this page. We will keep you up to date on all member related information on this web site.
I've decided to join - where do I sign up?
Click here and fill out our sign-up form. Someone will get back to you before the next session starts or if early in a session, within a couple of days.
This page is intended for those who are considering joining or have just recently joined the Naperville Chorus. If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact us at
If you've already decided to join, click here and we'll take you to our signup form.
Do I have to audition?
For general Chorus membership, no audition is required. The Chamber Singers, however, do require an audition.
When and where does the Chorus rehearse?
We rehearse on Monday evenings at 7:30pm at the Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College in Naperville (click here for map). Our rehearsals generally last until 9:30pm and consist of a 15 minute warm-up and a short break at around 8:30pm.
On the week of a concert there will be a dress rehearsal, generally on Friday evening before the concert (we don't actually "dress" in concert attire). This rehearsal generally starts earlier in the evening than normal rehearsals and may extend past 9:30pm.
When does the Chorus "season" start?
We generally have two concerts a year - a Fall or "Holiday" concert in December and a Spring concert in April or May. Occasionally we add a 3rd concert depending on circumstances.
The Fall concert session typically starts on the first (non-holiday) Monday in September and the Spring concert session starts on the first (non-holiday) Monday in January. These are just guidlines for when a new season starts; please check the calendar to confirm these dates. The first rehearsal of each session includes official sign-up for the session and payment of fees so members should arrive early - generally around 7:00pm.