Grades 7-12

As students near adulthood, their needs for musical education change and develop. Some may be interested in extending their appreciation of classical music, while others may be looking toward a career in music. We've developed programs and opportunities for students in middle and high school to extend their abilities and knowledge of music.

DSO Teen Council

The DSO Teen Council is a body of musically passionate teens who advise DSO artistic leadership on what is important to Dallas area teens, and act as ambassodors for the DSO and classical music to their friends and peers.

If you are a teen in the DFW area with orchestral experience and a track record of proven leadership, the DSO Teen Council may just be the opportunity you've been looking for. Click Here for more information and an application form.

Open Rehearsals

How does a musician get to the Meyerson? Practice, practice, practice. Dallas Symphony Open Rehearsals offer students the chance to see how the Symphony prepares for a performance. Learn more.

Studio DSO

Give your student musicians the chance to hone their craft with some of the most respected artists in classical music. To participate in a masterclass, call Jamie Allen at 214/871-4019.

StudioDSO.com

Take an online masterclass with a musician from the DSO! This new site is designed for the musically passionate teen, and includes videos, a way to ask questions directly to our musicians, scholarship, competition and audition information, special DSO opportunities for teens, and more. To visit the site, click here.

Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition

Intended to identify and encourage the highest level of musical talent in the south central United States, the Lynn Harrell Concerto Competion provides string and piano students under the age of 18 the opportunity to compete for scholarships and the chance to perform with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Learn more.

North Texas Young Composers Project

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has teamed up with Voices of Change, the highest caliber new music ensemble in Texas, to offer young composers in the area a chance to hear their work performed at the very highest level. Each year, at least one composition by a high school student and at least one by a college student are selected for this honor . For more detailed information and an application, click here.

Career Days

DSO musicians and staff members love to visit schools and home-school groups to share with them a first-hand account of what it's like to pursue a career in music. To schedule a visit, please call (214) 871-4019.

Concert Hall Tours

Where do musicians prepare? How many pipes are in the organ? How come the music always sounds so good? Take your students on a tour of the Meyerson and learn how the concert hall might just be one of the most important pieces in our repertoire. For more information or to schedule a tour, call (214) 871-4083.