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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Listen & Watch on DSO Kids

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Listen to sounds from various composers and learn more about all of the instruments played by our Dallas Symphony Orchestra musicians, made specially for DSO Kids.

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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