Have you always wanted to play in a rock band, jazz trio, R&B group, or other performance ensemble and you are a rising 6th-12th grader? Now is your chance. Come out for the ensemble open call on May 21 and show us what you've got. 

Click here to sign-up for a 10 minute slot, and come prepared to play or sing; it can be your recital piece; no cost to sign-up. Note: you must be a rising 6th-12th grader and first be enrolled for music lessons for the 2026-2027 school year; visit cmsraleigh.org to enroll.

When signing-up, be sure to tell us your instrument, your teacher, and your preferred style of music. 

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

What: Band Open Call

When: Thursday May 21, 2026 starting at 6:00pm

Where: Longleaf School of the Arts, 322 Chapanoke Rd, Raleigh NC 27603

For more information, contact Melanie Doerner, CMS Executive Director, mdoerner@cmsraleigh.org