DSO Young Professionals
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.
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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:
Stravinksy and Tchaikovsky | September 12, 2024
Ravel’s Bolero | November 14, 2024
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony | February 7, 2025
A Night of Broadway | March 28, 2025
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 encourage to explore additional concerts with a specially curated Choose Your Own Subscription or a full Season Subscription with a special 15% discount. Choose Your Own Subscription includes four concerts of your choice through the DSO Season, although the DSO does have a few premade CYO subscriptions focusing on themes. Visit our calendar here to check out all the concerts this season.
DSO YP members receive a discount price on other YP events throughout the season.
2024-2025 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 16, 2024 | Bach & Beer
September 17, 2024 | Bach & Beer
November 12, 2024 | Bach & Beer *special date due to the holidays
January 21, 2025 | Bach & Beer
March 28, 2025 | Bach & Beer
May 20, 2025 | Bach & Beer
DSO YP Members can cool off with us as we kick off the season, check your member email for all the details. Enjoy a complimentary beverage and small bites as we gather by the pool to celebrate summer and the start of the season.
Join us with your complimentary ticket via DSO YP Membership. A private intermission reception featuring small bites, complimentary wine, and cash bar for mixed drinks will welcome DSO YP members. Post-Concert members will gather at a nearby restaurant for a night-cap, YP Members check your text alerts to learn the venue.
Reserve your DSO YP Concert ticket here with your promo code.
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.
More details to come soon.
Join us with your complimentary ticket via DSO YP Membership. A private intermission reception featuring small bites, complimentary wine, and cash bar for mixed drinks will welcome DSO YP members. Post-Concert Members will visit one of the local venues for a night-cap.
YP Members check your text alerts to learn the venue. Reserve your Ravel’s Bolero DSO YP Concert ticket here with your promo code.
Join us for a DSO YP Holiday gathering over brunch and then enjoy the DSO Christmas Pops Concert at 3:00 PM. YP Members will receive a special promo code to purchase their ticket for the party and concert.
More details to come soon.
Join us with your complimentary ticket via DSO YP Membership. A private intermission reception featuring small bites, complimentary wine, and cash bar for mixed drinks will welcome DSO YP members. Post-Concert Members will visit one of the local venues for a night-cap, YP Members check your text alerts to learn the venue.
Reserve your Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony DSO YP Concert ticket here with your promo code.
Join us with your complimentary ticket via DSO YP Membership. A private intermission reception featuring small bites, complimentary wine, and cash bar for mixed drinks will welcome DSO YP members. Post-Concert Members will visit one of the local venues for a night-cap, YP Members check your text alerts to learn the venue.
Reserve your a Night of Broadway DSO YP Concert ticket here with your promo code.
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
2024/2025 DSO YP Leadership
LaToya Alexander
Omar Benavides
Kristen Bennett
Ty Bishop
Kate Bogart
Jesse Bultongez
Collin Burk
Grant Coffman
Elle Congelliere
Angela Copeland
Stef Curtis
Adam Golden
Lauren Hein
Elisabeth Henderson
Stephanie Ikediobi
Jamie Klepfer
DeShan Mayfield
Caleb McCullum
Trevor McIntosh
Kyle Morrison
Yeri Olengue
Candice Patrick
Amy Penner
Amy Rester
Reagan Rothenberger
Tyler Rucker
Kathleen Sams
Eva Shvartcer
Kasey Stricklin
Daphne Hiatt Sylvia
Matthew Varnell
Zoe Wills
Interested in serving on the DSO YP Board? Submit an application here for the nominating committee to review in March 2025. Deadline to apply to serve on the DSO YP Board is February 28, 2025.
For more information,
Contact Maliska Haba, Manager of Volunteer Services, at 214.871.4005 or m.haba@dalsym.com.
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