CBSO 2025-2026 SEASON

Meet the CBSO Players

Now That's What I Call Classical | Sunday OCT 26, 2025 >> 2PM

Holiday Concert | Saturday DEC 6, 2025 >> 7:30PM

Wet Ink 2.0 | Friday & Saturday APR 24 & 25, 2026 >> 7:30PM

Composer Application Form

PACE Children's Choir

COUNCIL BLUFFS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MEET CBSO PLAYERS

Meet the CBSO Players

Council Bluffs Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer orchestra made up of musicians of all ages. The organization started to keep music alive in today’s ever-changing world. Membership is free.  Please fill out our "Interested Member" form to inquire about open positions.

Their mission is to be a facilitator for an inspired public of all ages and all walks of life through live and groundbreaking musical performances. Their vision is, through the power of music, to inspire the community, connect people from all backgrounds, and help the community grow to further better life as we know it.

The orchestra not only provides fine art to the community but also brings the symphony into current popular culture. Their desire is to provide a diverse learning experience for children and adults that builds and maintains the appreciation of music with all generations.

If you are interested in being considered for future auditions, please fill out the form below. CBSO will contact you if an opportunity to audition arises. If a position does not become available this season, you will be added to the CBSO mailing list and notified when season auditions are announced. 

Email Allison West

Audition Form

PACE CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Join us for our new community children’s choirs (Grades K–2 and 3–5), where young singers can learn, grow, and share the joy of music while building confidence, teamwork, and musical skills.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

February 14 at 9:00 AM - Private Performance

February 27 at 5:30 PM

April 24 at 5:30 PM

May 2 at 10:00 AM

AUDITIONS
All singers will perform America (My Country ’Tis of Thee). Please arrive 10 minutes early. Register for ONE time slot:

Audition Form

• Sat, JAN 17, 2026 – 9:00–10:00 AM
• Sat, JAN 17, 2026 – 10:00–11:00 AM 
• Sat, JAN 17, 2026 – 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

LOCATION
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Rehearsal Studio – 1st floor, just inside the main entrance.

IMPORTANT LINKS

My Country 'tis of Thee Sheet Music

My Country 'tis of Thee Audio Example

Printable Audition Form (no need to fill this out if registering online)

FEE

If selected for the choir, the participation fee is $75 per child. Scholarships are available.

REHEARSALS

• Grades K–2: Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 AM
• Grades 3–5: Saturdays, 10:30–11:45 AM

UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC

HOFF FOURTH FRIDAY Live Music: Paul hart

Fri JAN 23 >> 5:30-7:15PM

Join us for Hoff Fourth Friday Live Music with Paul Hart—the perfect pre-show vibe before Chanticleer Community Theater’s Perfect Wedding takes the stage.

Live Music: Joseph donnelly (from gallivant)

Fri FEB 13 >> 7-9PM

Kick back with your besties and soak up the throwback vibes at Retro Besties Night featuring Joseph Donnelly of Gallivant. From 7–9 PM, enjoy an intimate live set blending indie, folk, and nostalgic favorite, perfect for catching up, sipping drinks, and starting your night with great music.