THEATER

Each semester (fall, spring and summer), COD Theater Department stages two productions. Auditions are held at the beginning of each academic term. Call 630.942.3008 or email CTauditions@cod.edu to be added to the audition email list.

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. If you are cast in a production, you are required to register for the corresponding theater course. (Permission to register for this class will take place following auditions.)

If you are interested in helping behind-the-scenes, please email:
– Tech, Construction, and Run Crew: Sabrina Zeidler (zeidlers@cod.edu)
– Costumes, Hair and Makeup: Kim Morris (morrisk178@cod.edu)

Summer College Theater Auditions

Thursday, Apr 30 at 7p
Friday, May 1 at 1p
Call backs: Saturday, May 2 at 12p
Location: MAC Room 188

(Summer Productions TBA)

MUSIC

Find a musical community and experience the joy of performing in one of COD’s many ensembles. Musicians of all ages are welcome to join. Select ensembles require an audition to join and/or for placement. Students register for all ensembles.

Learn more about the COD Music Program here.

Daytime Ensembles

Concert Choir (MUS1120): meets Mon/Wed/Fri 11-11:50a

• Contact Professor Patrick O’Shea,  osheap709@cod.edu
• No audition required

Jazz/Pop Combos (MUS1190): meets Mon/Wed & Tue/Thur 12:30-1:45p

• Contact Director Matt Shevitz, shevitzm@cod.edu
• Placement auditions as needed

Chamber Singers (MUS1130): meets Tues/Thurs at 11a-12:15p

• Contact Professor Patrick O’Shea,  osheap709@cod.edu
• Audition required

Percussion Ensemble (MUS1192): meets Tuesday/Thursday at 2-3:15p

• Contact Director Ben Wahlund, wahlundb@cod.edu
• No audition required

Guitar Ensemble (MUS1193): meets Tuesday/Thursday at 11-11:50a

• Contact Director Steve Ramsdell, ramsdell@cod.edu
• No audition required

Evening Ensembles

Chamber Orchestra (MUS1141): meets Tuesday 7-9:50p

• Contact Professor Mark Liu,  lium1612@cod.edu
• Placement audition necessary.

DuPage Chorale (MUS1150): meets Monday 7-9:50p

• Contact Professor Patrick O’Shea,  osheap709@cod.edu
• Audition required

DuPage Community Concert Band (MUS1180): meets Monday 7-9:50p

• Contact Mark Taylor, taylorm1100@cod.edu
• Placement audition as needed

DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble (MUS1181): meets Wednesday 7-9:50p

• Contact Director Matt Shevitz, shevitzm@cod.edu
• Placement auditions as needed

DANCE

COD Dance Program presents performances showcasing the work of imaginative student choreographers, faculty and guest artists. Class work as well as individual pieces are presented.

Student Choreographers/Dancers Informational Meeting
Come learn about performing/choreographing for the dance concerts – all are welcome to join, no experience required.

Tuesday, Jan 27, 3-5:30p

Thursday, Jan 29, 3-5:30p

All informational meetings and rehearsals will take place in PEC Room 145.

Emergence Spring Dance Concert:

Friday, Apr 24, 7:30p

Questions or for more information email Jessica Kondrath kondrathj@cod.edu