Special Projects
DSO Diversity Fellowship
The DSO Diversity Fellowship is a 25 week, pre-professional training program for gifted early-career symphonic musicians who represent historically underrepresented populations. Participants play as members of the DSO and receive mentorship, mock audition and private instruction opportunities.
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Support the DSO Diversity Fellowship
The Dallas Symphony is grateful for the support of the DSO Visionaries, whose contributions enable the DSO to ensure a better tomorrow through the Diversity Fellowship Program and other educational and community initiatives.
- Diversity Fellowship Program quarterly newsletter
- Invitation to observe education program masterclass from a current Fellow
- Program book recognition twice a year
Recognition and benefits at the $3,000 level, plus:
- Invitation to a private Meet the Fellows reception
Recognition and benefits at the $5,000 level, plus:
- Private dinner with Kim Noltemy and a current Fellow
Recognition and benefits at the $10,000 level, plus:
- In home private performance by a current Fellow
Ring Cycle
Beginning in May 2024, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship), will present an opera-in-concert version of Richard Wagner’s complete Der Ring des Nibelungen with internationally renowned singers. The Dallas Symphony is the first US orchestra to perform a full Ring cycle in concert in recent history.
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Support the Ring Cycle
Thanks to your generous support, the Dallas Symphony is able to inspire and change lives through musical excellence and engage our community in North Texas and around the world through special programming like the Ring Cycle and other opera-in-concerts. To donate today, please fill out the form here.
WAGNER’S RING CYCLE SUPPORTERS
- Program Book recognition
- Two complimentary “Best Available” tickets to one performance each of the four operas
- Complimentary self-parking voucher
- Non-deductible portion of gift: $860
Recognition and benefits at the $5,000 level, plus:
- Score cover of one opera in the Ring Cycle, signed by Fabio Luisi
- Complimentary valet parking voucher
- VIP access to “Wagner Talks” with Fabio Luisi & Special Guest
- Non-deductible portion of gift: $950
Recognition and benefits at the $10,000 level, plus:
- Two additional complimentary “Best Available” tickets to each of the four operas
- Invitation to VIP intermission dinners (as available)
- Non-deductible portion of gift: $2,050
WAGNER’S RING CYCLE PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE SPONSORS
- Recognition in Program Books, brochures, press releases, and onsite in the lobby
- Four Complimentary “Best Available” tickets to each of the four operas
- Complimentary valet parking vouchers
- Invitation to Complimentary VIP intermission dinners
- One private dinner with Fabio and the singers
- Non-deductible portion of gift: $2,500
Recognition and benefits at the $50,000 level, plus:
- Eight Complimentary “Best Available” tickets to each of the four operas
- Two private dinner invitations with Fabio and the singers during rehearsal periods
- Named recognition for two dedicated concerts
- Non-deductible portion of gift: $2,950
Recognition and benefits at the $100,000 level, plus:
- Full page Program Book recognition
- Invitation to Cast Parties
- Non-deductible portion of gift: $3,000
Jeanne R. Johnson Education Center
Set to open in fall 2024, the Jeanne R. Education Center will be a 3,500 square foot innovative center at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Produced in cooperation with the Opera of the Future group at the MIT Media Lab, the Johnson Center will welcome thousands of children each year to engage in STEAM-based learning activities that focus on dynamic music education, utilizing cutting-edge technology.
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Support the Jeanne R. Johnson Education Center
Supporters of the Jeanne R. Johnson Education Center enable the DSO to embark on the next era of music education in Dallas and deliver on its ongoing commitment to make meaningful impact on children across Dallas in music education.
- Recognition on crystal wall plaque
- Invitation to the opening reception
All the above, plus:
- Special invitation to tour the space with Kim Noltemy during construction
- Quarterly progress reports
All the above, plus:
- Elevated recognition on crystal wall plaque
- Invitation to exclusive Q&A event with MIT project team
All the above, plus:
- Special ‘skip the line’ access and concierge service
- Special opportunity to host a private event in the Johnson Center
Support Special Projects
For more information on supporting these transformational initiatives, please contact Alex Small, Senior Manager of Individual Giving & Board Engagement at 214-871-4077 or a.small@dalsym.com.
