The Kim Noltemy Young Musicians Program

DSO Young Musicians playing in the Meyerson Lobby

About

Young Musicians provides music education, instruments, performance and mentorship opportunities at no cost to students and families at our five Southern Dallas schools: Ebby Halliday Elementary, Maria Moreno Elementary, Ascher Silberstein Elementary, Haynes Global Prep, and Trinity Basin Prep Ledbetter campus.

Fall After-School Program

Make music with us this fall!

Dates: Tuesdays- Thursdays, start date of Sept. 12, 2023
Times: 3:30-6:00 pm; 4:15-5:15 pm (at Haynes only)
Locations: Trinity Basin Preparatory at Ledbetter; Halliday Elementary; Moreno Elementary; Silberstein Elementary; Owenwood; KIPP Destiny; Haynes Global Prep (4th-8th grade)

Please email youngmusicians@dalsym.com with any questions.

General Registration: Here
Haynes Registration: Here

Get to Know Our Teachers

Apply to be a TA

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22/23 Young Musicians

Students in the Young Musicians program participate in recitals and events across the DFW metroplex.

Young Musicians Virtual Recital: Anthony Cornejo

Watch Anthony Cornejo perform on the trumpet for our Young Musician’s Virtual Recital.

Young Musicians: The Star-Spangled Banner

Watch our Young Musicians virtually perform The Star-Spangled Banner!

Five children laughing

Young Musicians

Students in the Young Musicians program participate in recitals and events across the DFW metroplex.

DSO Young Musicians perform a chamber concert with DSO Musicians

DSO Young Musicians

Learn more about our program in Southern Dallas to bring free instruments and lessons to children in the area!

Students and DSO rep playing instruments in the library as part of our southern dallas residency

DSO & Music in Southern Dallas

Learn more about our Southern Dallas Residency.

23/24 Young Musicians Calendar

August 28- September 9 | Brain Study Examination Phase 1 of 3

Brain Study examination phase 1 of 3 (2hr slot appointments per student)

Location: TBP Ledbetter modular building

Thursday, September 12 | Start of Young Musicians Fall Semester Classes

Location: All campuses

TBD | YM Meyerson Concert Fall Field Trip

Saturday, October 5 | Trinity Parent Organization Meeting

Time: 6:15- 7 PM

Location: Trinity Basin modular building orchestra room

Monday, October 7 | YM Teaching Artist Professional Development (teachers only)

Time: 12-4 PM

Location: Horchow

Saturday, November 2 | Trinity Parent Organization Meeting

Time: 6:15-7 PM

Location: Modular building orchestra room

Saturday, November 4 | Young Musicians & Young Strings Joint Recital

Time: 9 AM (dress rehearsal, 11 AM (concert)

Location: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

November 17-18 | Reminder: we do have Kim Noltemy Orchestra Rehearsal

November 20-25 | Thanksgiving Break (All Campuses)

TBD | Fall End-of-semester performances

Saturday, December 7 | Trinity Parent Organization Meeting

Time: 6:15- 7 PM

Location: Trinity Basin modular building orchestra room

Saturday, December 14 | Last day of Young Musicians Fall Semester Classes

Location: All campuses

December 15-16 | Last Friday & Saturday of Kim Noltemy Orchestra Rehearsal

December 16 -22 | Brain Study Examination Phase 2 of 3

Brain Study examination phase 2 of 3 (2hr slot appointments per student)

Location: TBP Ledbetter modular building

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Building the Future of the DSO

A new $7.5 million fundraising initiative that will support our ongoing pursuit of innovation and artistic excellence is being spearheaded by members of the our Executive Board to recognize the exceptional leadership of Ross Perot President & CEO Kim Noltemy and provide vital support needed to offset the decline in ticket sales and other revenues caused by COVID-19.

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Support the Young Musicians

Want to support the DSO’s Young Musician’s program? Visit our donate page to learn about giving to this initiative.