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The New Texas Symphony Orchestra, the premier all-volunteer community orchestra of Dallas, is beginning its 23rd season of enriching our community through FREE live symphonic music.
Season 23, “Last October's concert feaured soprano Gwendolyn Alfred.Roots,” explores the natural, cultural, and spiritual forces that connect us. Under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Michelle Perrin Blair, more than 80 accomplished volunteer musicians will bring this music to audiences across Dallas, all for free.
Celebrate our 23rd season with a gift of $23, become an NTSO Sustainer, or choose any amount meaningful to you. Your support helps provide the musicians, music, venues, guest artists, and production resources behind every NTSO performance.
Together, we can keep Dallas rooted in music that is FREE for ALL!
FREE for ALL is NTSO’s promise to remove financial barriers on both sides of the concert experience.
Every NTSO event is free for the public, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to experience live symphonic music. Our volunteer musicians also perform without paying membership dues or participation fees.
Because NTSO receives no ticket revenue and charges no musician dues, contributions from individuals, foundations, and community partners make every performance possible.
New to NTSO or giving for the first time? Celebrate NTSO’s 23rd season with a gift of just $23 and help keep live symphonic music FREE for ALL!
Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Moody Performance Hall
NTSO opens Season 23 with storms, birdsong, and Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony. The program explores humanity’s connection to the natural world and features guest composer Lisa Neher.
Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
NorthPark Center
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
The Shops at RedBird
These free community concerts bring Dallas together through familiar holiday music and the traditions, memories, and shared experiences that connect us.
Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 3:00 p.m.
Moody Performance Hall
Featuring pianist James Palmer, “Tradition” celebrates the stories, customs, and musical influences passed from one generation to the next.
Sunday, May 16, 2027, at 3:00 p.m.
Moody Performance Hall
Featuring baritone James Rodriguez, “Spiritual” explores pilgrimage, transcendence, heritage, and the deeper meanings that sustain individuals and communities.
Sunday, June 20, 2027, at 3:00 p.m.
NTSO concludes the “Roots” season with an intimate performance celebrating the connections among musicians, music, and community. Program and location information will be announced.
All NTSO events are FREE for ALL.
NTSO is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment in which musicians, volunteers, patrons, and community partners are respected, valued, and able to participate fully.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, ages, and beliefs. Through thoughtful programming, accessible performances, and community partnerships, NTSO seeks to reflect and serve the many communities that make North Texas home.
The mission of the New Texas Symphony Orchestra is to enrich the greater Dallas communities. We offer inspiration and entertainment by connecting the people of North Texas with live symphonic music.
Our vision is to perform dynamic music that inspires and educates the community while nurturing the musicianship of our orchestra members.
Presenting professional-quality orchestral performances without charging admission requires significant community support.
North Texas Giving Day contributions help NTSO cover essential expenses, including:
* Performance hall and venue costs
* Music purchase, rental, and licensing
*Guest artists and composers
* Concert production and technical services
* Musician development and artistic programming
* Free community performances throughout Dallas
Your gift does more than support a concert. It creates opportunities for volunteer musicians to perform in a professional environment and gives audiences throughout Dallas access to meaningful live music, regardless of their ability to pay.
The New Texas Symphony Orchestra (NTSO) is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. This includes our staff, volunteers, patrons, board, and all stakeholders. We strive to ensure that everyone is respected, valued and appreciated regardless of their race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities or disabilities, religious beliefs, or any other factor. We are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Organization name
New Texas Symphony Orchestra
other names
NTSO
Tax id (EIN)
27-3133947
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, Tarrant
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
Sammons Center for the Arts 3630 Harry Hines Blvd #35