DSO Young Professionals

DSO musician at YP kick-off party

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 $175. Experience the symphony with other Young Professionals through exclusive opportunities around DSO concerts, special events, and growing volunteer opportunities.

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DSO Young Professionals members receive:

These concerts include exclusive pre- and post-concert benefits such as a dedicated YP member bar, mixologist pop-ups, tasting menus, musician meet and greets, private music performances and more.

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 exclusive invitation to the DSO Gala with YP After Party access.

DSO YP members receive additional discounts up to 50% off and free tickets to select concerts throughout the season.

Plus, DSO YP members receive a discount price on other YP events throughout the season.

23/24 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. We periodically invite DSO Musicians join us for the fun. See dates below:

November 14, 2023 | Bach & Beer

*Note this is a special date so that we may also offer an opportunity to join in the DSO Women In Classical Music.

January 16, 2024 | Bach & Beer

March 19, 2024 | Bach & Beer

May 21, 2024 | Bach & Beer

July 16, 2024 | Bach & Beer

September 12, 2024 | Bach & Beer

Join us for an opportunity to mingle over drinks and lite bites, while meeting one of our DSO Musicians. This event will feature a music performance thirty minutes into the event.

Join us with your complimentary ticket via DSO YP Membership. A private intermission reception featuring lite bites, complimentary wine, and cash bar for mixed drinks will welcome DSO YP members. Post-Concert there will be a Speakeasy on-site with live entertainment, drinks, and bites. The Speakeasy Event would be ticketed and open to DSO YP and Concert Goers.

Reserve your DSO YP Ticket to Prohibition here.

Don’t forget to take advantage of your special DSO YP Gala Offer for the Concert and After-Party. The After-Party will feature dance music, drinks, and light nibbles.

Join us at Tecovas for a special event featuring music, food, beverages, and complimentary access to benefits.

Join us with your complimentary ticket via DSO YP Membership. A private intermission reception featuring lite 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.

Reserve your DSO YP Ticket to Vengerov Plays Brahms here.

Join us for a DSO Holiday Concert and Post-Concert Celebration for DSO YP and their guests. Tickets are $60 for the Concert & Post-Concert Celebration, DSO YP Member will receive a promo code to activate this special offer.

Enjoy drinks and appetizers over holiday tunes, access to a photobooth, and special visitor from the North Pole. Help us support the Kim Noltemy Young Musicians program with a holiday gift drive of items for classroom use and/or a new toy.

Join us with your complimentary ticket via DSO YP Membership. A private intermission reception featuring lite 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.

Reserve your DSO YP Ticket to Mozart & Beethoven here.

Details to arrive soon.

Don’t miss a one of a kind evening full of amazing experiences featuring entertainment, music, food, drinks, and a dazzling after party in ways you could never imagine. The return of DSO YP X offers Young Professionals the most unique symphony. Click here to learn more.

Join us with your complimentary ticket via DSO YP Membership. A private intermission reception featuring lite 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.

Reserve your DSO YP Ticket to Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini here.


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


23/24 DSO YP Leadership

Alex Sarntee, Director At Large

Amy Rester, Director At Large

Angela Copeland, Director At Large

Collin Burk, Director At Large

Daphne Hiatt Sylvia, Director At Large

David Wyche, Director At Large

Deepak Sobti, Director At Large

DeShan Mayfield, Director At Large

Garrison Efird, Corporate Chair

Jesse Bultongez, Director At Large

Jordan Jardine, Events Chair

Justin Webb, Advisory Committee

Kasey Stricklin, Director At Large

Kathleen Sams, Vice President

Kyle Morrison, Parliamentarian

Lauren Hein, President

Marley Mitchell, Communications Chair

Matt Copeland, Treasurer

Stef Curtis, Membership Chair

Ty Bishop, Director At Large

Tyler Rucker, Director At Large

For more information,

Maliska Haba DSO Volunteer Services Team

Contact Maliska Haba, Manager of Volunteer Services, at 214.871.4005 or m.haba@dalsym.com.

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Maliska Haba DSO Volunteer Services Team

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