Important Update: Due to the extreme weather, the DSO has not yet started rehearsing this week’s program. Therefore, we are very sorry to announce the cancellation of our Thursday performance of Beethoven's "Pastoral".

Inspiring all with the love of music

The DSO offers music education and special programming.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra effects positive change in our community through signature music education and special programming for children, teens, and adults, as well as resources for teachers and parents. We help all to appreciate and enjoy the magic of music!

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DSO Kids
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DSO Music Programs
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DSO Teens
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In the community

Music Teacher of the Year

Join us in celebrating the music educators across DFW who make a difference every day, and learn more about how to nominate a music educator for the 2022 Music Teacher of the Year award.

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Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus

Dallas Symphony Children's Chorus

The DSO has created the new Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus that builds upon the rich history and practice of choral singing established in the Greater Dallas region, including the Dallas Symphony Chorus through its over forty years of service.

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Dallas Symphony Children's Chorus

Full STEAM Ahead

Check out our virtual Full STEAM Ahead series to find out how making music is connected to science, technology, engineering, and math.

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 1

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 1

Hear DSO musicians performing and speaking about their musical experiences, and see interesting visual demonstrations of sound. 

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 1

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 2

Hear DSO musicians performing and speaking about their musical experiences, and see interesting visual demonstrations of sound. 

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 1

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 3

Hear DSO musicians performing and speaking about their musical experiences, and see interesting visual demonstrations of sound. 

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 1

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 4

Hear DSO musicians performing and speaking about their musical experiences, and see interesting visual demonstrations of sound. 

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 1

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 5

Hear DSO musicians performing and speaking about their musical experiences, and see interesting visual demonstrations of sound. 

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 1

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 6

Hear DSO musicians performing and speaking about their musical experiences, and see interesting visual demonstrations of sound.

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 1

Full STEAM Ahead: Lesson 7

Hear DSO musicians performing and speaking about their musical experiences, and see interesting visual demonstrations of sound. 

Adult Programs

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Learn more about our education programs for adults!

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Youth Concerts

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Youth Concerts at the Meyerson are back! We hope you and your students can join us for in-person concerts this year! We are also excited to offer a virtual Youth Concert option for our Brassy Brass concert.

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A club just for kids

It’s never too early to begin to learn about—and love—music. As a member of the DSO Kids Club, kids, grades K-6, receive personal emails, puzzles, games, and information about upcoming events.

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Meyerson Virtual Tour

Meyerson Virtual Tour

In this 360-degree interactive virtual tour created by KERA’s Art & Seek and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the building’s namesake, Morton H. Meyerson, serves as your tour guide, providing insights about the building’s creation.

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Lesson plans
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Games
Students in the audience listening to a DSO concert

Youth Concerts
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DSO Teen Council

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