Concert Orchestra is the non auditioned ensemble at DGN. They perform at four concerts per year.

Students grades 9-12 can participate in Concert Orchestra.

Symphonic Orchestra is an audition based ensemble at Downers Grove North High School. Students will perform at four concerts per year. There is also the opportunity to participate in one festival/concert per year. Symphonic Orchestra collaborates with members of the DGN Band program for full ensemble repertoire at selected concerts.

Symphonic Orchestra is available for Honors credit by application/audition.

Our program features three jazz bands: Jazz Workshop, Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble. All three of these ensembles are curricular classes, meeting during zero hour. Bassists are highly encouraged to audition and participate in the Jazz Band program.

Jazz Ensemble is available for Honors credit by application/audition.