DSO Young Professionals
The DSO Young Professionals build the next audience for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra by engaging and developing the passion for music in the future leaders of Dallas.
Learn more about below about our events and opportunities to join through a DSO YP Membership or DSO YP Stradivarius Patron.
Join the DSO YP
Join DSO YP with membership dues of $195. Experience the symphony with other Young Professionals through exclusive opportunities around DSO concerts, special events, and growing volunteer opportunities. DSO YP members are presented with at least one event per month throughout the DSO Season, so there is always an opportunity to mingle and engage.
The DSO YP membership year runs from June 1 to May 31. Membership payments DO NOT recur unless Auto-Renew is selected.
DSO Young Professionals members receive:
These concerts include exclusive pre- and post-concert benefits such as a dedicated private YP space with dedicated YP member bar, musician meet and greets, private presentations and more. YP Members secure their complimentary concert ticket with s special promo code. Concerts include:
Beethoven & Strauss with Daniel Hawkins | October 16, 2026
Debussy’s La mer & Karen Gomyo | November 21, 2026
Bernstein & Dvořák | March 11, 2027
Susanna Mälkki Conducts Sibelius & Beethoven | May 2, 2027
DSO YP members also have opportunities to peek behind the scenes of the Dallas Symphony and the music with special tours, previews of events and invitation only orchestra rehearsals. Our members will be able to have a drink with top Executives and meet DSO Musicians during Happy Hours, Concerts, Special YP Events and more.
DSO YP members receive an invitation to the black tie event marking the launch of the DSO Season, the DSO Gala and After Party.
DSO YP members receive additional discounts up to 50% off and complimentary tickets to select concerts throughout the season.
DSO YP members are encouraged to explore additional concerts not already included in their membership. When YP members purchase a Choose-Your-Own and Season Subscription, they receive an additional 10% discount in addition to the savings subscribers already receive.
DSO YP members receive a discount price on other YP events throughout the season.
DSO YP members also receive additional discounts to select concerts throughout the season.
2026-2027 DSO YP Calendar of Events
Every odd month we will host an informal gathering for members and inquiring members to meet and mingle over drinks. Periodically DSO Musicians are invited to join us for the fun. We enjoy exploring DFW and will alternate our venue each gathering. Follow us on social media to see more details on our locations or YP Members can check their emails. See dates below:
July 21, 2026
September 15, 2026
November 17, 2026
January 19, 2027
March 16, 2027
May 18, 2027
Don’t forget to take advantage of your special DSO YP Gala Offer for the Concert and After-Party. The After-Party will feature music, drinks, and light nibbles.
Become a Young Professional Stradivarius Patron
Join the Stradivarius Patron Society with a special Young Professional 50% offer*. With your commitment of $1,500, you will be joining an important group of DSO patrons who enjoy elevated experiences and behind-the-scenes access all season long.
Benefits Include:
- Fun opportunities to meet and network with other Stradivarius patrons and leaders in the North Texas community
- Exclusive access to the Stradivarius Patron Intermission Reception, complete with complimentary food and beverages
- Complimentary and designated parking at the DSO subscription concerts
- Special Invitations to meet DSO musicians, conductors and guest artists
- Personalized service via a dedicated DSO representative
*Must be a DSO Young Professionals member in good standing and under the age of 40 at the time of commitment
2026/2027 DSO YP Leadership
Kaitlyn Apgar
Lance Bennett
Seth Bramlage
Clare Combs
Angela Copeland
Stef Curtis
Tony Do
Maryann Eldred
Maxim Franke
Mallory Frenza
Michael Gute
Nathan Harkins
Elisabeth Henderson
Jocelyne Kelly
Alyssa Kinsey
Sam Kunzman
Zachary Leard
Caleb McCullum
Trevor McIntosh
Emma McSpaden
Ariadna Morales
Rojin Rahimzadeh-Nobari
Reagan Rothenberger
Amber Stafford-McKenzie
Matthew Varnell
Jewel Weah
For more information,
Contact Denton Bricker, Director of Events & Volunteer Services, at 214.871.4011 or d.bricker@dalsym.com.
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