DSO Young Professionals

DSO musician at YP kick-off party

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.

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:

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony | October 24, 2025
Luisi Conducts Mozart | November 20, 2025
La Vida Loca | January 30, 2026
Alexi Kenney Plays Barber | March 20, 2026

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.

2025-2026 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 15, 2025 | Bach & Beer

September 16, 2025 | Bach & Beer

November 11, 2025 | Bach & Beer

January 20, 2026 | Bach & Beer

March 17, 2026 | Bach & Beer

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.

Join us for a DSO YP Holiday gathering and then enjoy the DSO Christmas Pops Concert at 7:30 PM.

More details to come soon.

More details to come soon.

More Details to come soon.


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


2025/2026 DSO YP Leadership

Jesse Bultongez
Charity Calhoun
Priya Chary
Angela Copeland
Stef Curtis
Tony Do
Maryann Eldred
Maxim Franke
Adam Golden
Nathan Harkins
Elisabeth Henderson
Stephanie Ikediobi
Jocelyne Kelly

Ricardo Lazo Barroeta
Zachary Leard
Jordan Lovejoy
Caleb McCullum
Trevor McIntosh
Candice Patrick
Rojin Rahimzadeh
Emily Redfield
Reagan Rothenberger
Amber Stafford-McKenzie
Shiva Tej
Matthew Varnell
Zoe Wills

For more information,

Contact Denton Bricker, Director of Events & Volunteer Services, at 214.871.4011 or d.bricker@dalsym.com.

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