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Musical Excellence
A cornerstone of the Arts District in downtown Dallas, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is an irreplaceable, vibrant part of the cultural fabric of the city. The DSO presents more than 150 orchestra concerts each season at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and is committed to inspiring the broadest possible audience with distinctive classical programs, inventive pops concerts and innovative multi-media presentations.
Whether it’s a first time concert-goer or a longtime subscriber, the Dallas Symphony is an organization accessible to all people: a place for a night with the family or a special date night; a place for students to belong or adults to learn; a place to celebrate or seek comfort. The DSO is a place for the entire North Texas community.
Programs like DSO Cares, which brings musicians of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra directly to hospitals, senior living facilities, schools for disadvantaged children, and communities throughout the Dallas area, allow the power of music to travel beyond the Meyerson to those who need it most.
Education
Financial resources do not limit music education available to students through the DSO. Rather, the DSO’s programs have removed the barriers to music education and in their place provide access and opportunities to those who would otherwise go without. Through opportunities like Young Strings and the Kim Noltemy Young Musicians programs, the DSO provides more than musical education experiences: it paves the way for future artists, leaders and world citizens, well-equipped for their future.
With the support of the community, the Dallas Symphony continues to grow and expand to provide more diverse in-person programs, educational initiatives and online activities to strengthen and build the community and ensure that the orchestra’s influence and relevance remain for generations to come.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
As part of our ongoing objective to further deepen our existing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is committed to building an inclusive symphony orchestra which more directly reflects the ideas and culture of its surrounding communities. With this in mind, the DSO is proud to continue initiatives like the Diversity Fellowship and Women in Classical Music Symposium.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is one of the world’s most respected orchestras and is central to Dallas’s cultural and social identity as a vibrant international city. Serving more than 240,000 people each season, the DSO continues to perform at the highest level of artistry and excellence on stage at the Meyerson, around the community and in broadcasts that are shared around the world.
The DSO is committed to Dallas. Support of the Dallas Symphony is an investment not only in great music, but also in a great city. Through innovative and diverse programming, the DSO continues to reach new heights of musical and community achievement, drawing international attention and new audiences to Dallas.
While the DSO welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Meyerson each year for its captivating performances, ticket sales alone do not provide the necessary resources to operate a world-class orchestra. This North Texas Giving Day, the DSO is grateful for the community’s support to ensure the DSO can continue to reach new heights in musical accessibility and achievement.
The DSO pledges an organization-wide commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. This organization-wide commitment is advanced by working alongside the residents of our community to ensure that the DSO is representative of and accessible to all citizens of Dallas.
Organization name
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Causes
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Operating Budget
$10,000,000 or more
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
2301 FLORA STREET