Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus
The Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus builds upon the rich history and practice of choral singing established in the Greater Dallas region, including the Dallas Symphony Chorus through its over forty years of service. The DSCC provides a multi-tiered choral curriculum for children and youth grades 4-12, with a continued emphasis on artistic excellence and representation of Dallas’ diverse communities.
Welcome to the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus!
If you love to sing and dream of collaborating with a world-class orchestra, this is the place for you! At the DSCC, our goal is to instill a love for music, build confidence, foster teamwork through hands-on experience, and enhance music reading skills and singing technique. With a vision to create harmony with other passionate and talented singers at a young age, DSCC’s singers will find life-long joy in achieving excellence and becoming compassionate, empathetic individuals – all while having fun!
~ Ellie Lin
Artistic Director
Tiered Program
Training Choir teaches students the fundamentals of singing and learning music and is led by director, Brittany Haywood, and Artistic Director, Ellie Lin. Training Choir meets from 6:00-7:00pm on Monday evenings.
Symphonic Voices is the DSCC’s premiere treble choir that performs regularly with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Symphonic Voices meets from 7:00-8:45pm on Monday evenings and is led by Artistic Director, Ellie Lin, and assistant director Hans Grim.
Mixed Ensemble is a high school SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) ensemble and is led by director, Victor Johnson, and assistant director, Cory Curvin. Mixed Ensemble meets from 7:00-9:00pm on Monday evenings.
Auditions
Audition Requirements
4th-8th Grade: Students in grades 4-8 do not need to prepare a song. Students will be asked to do some simple vocalizations and echo singing to help determine vocal range and ability to match pitch.
9th-12th Grade: Students in grades 9-12 will need to prepare a song, preferably one selected from the UIL Prescribed Music List, Class 1 or 2.
Leadership
2025/2026 DSCC Season
(All Choirs)
Celebrate in song as the DSCC joins the DSO for the fourth year. This spring concert will feature the chorus made up of auditioned singers in 4th through 12th grade from around the greater Dallas area.
(Symphonic Voices only)
Gustav Mahler, one of the great orchestral composers, is known for his dramatic and sweeping works. He premiered his 8th symphony also known as “Symphony of a Thousand,” just before his death. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major requires a remarkable number of choral and orchestral musicians to perform, including children’s chorus. The DSCC is delighted to be a part of such a magnificent performance, and we can’t wait to share it with you!
FAQs
Click on the “Click here to Sign Up for a DSCC Audition” button above and submit your information. One of us will contact you with your audition date and time. Please call Emma Jensen (214-393-2898) with any questions.
Training Choir & Symphonic Voices: $425 | Mixed Ensemble: $575
A tuition assistance application is sent as a part of the DSCC welcome packet at the beginning of each season.
Tuition is payable by check. Kindly write your student’s name in the memo line, and please make checks payable to: Dallas Symphony Association.
Mail it to:
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Attn: Julie Ribeca
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Regular rehearsals take place at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church on Monday evenings.
The DSCC will perform at Meyerson Symphony Center among other venues throughout the season.
If you have any questions about the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus, please contact Operations Manager, Emma Jensen at e.jensen@dalsym.com.