Contests & Events

One of the main missions of the DSO's Education Department is to encourage young musicians and music lovers in the area in any way that we can. With that in mind, we offer a variety of contests, competitions, and other exciting events throughout the year. Check this page often to see what's new!

Practice Challenge

To find the most talented young musicians in the community, sometimes all you have to do is send an invitation. The Dallas Symphony Practice Challenge is an incentive program for music students, rewarding consistent practice with free and discounted concert tickets. Click here to learn more.

Concerto Competition

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition is intended to identify and encourage the highest level of musical talent in the south central United States.
Click here for more information and an application.

North Texas Young Composers Project

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has joined forces with the professional contemporary music ensemble Voices of Change to identify and encourage exceptionally talented young composers in North Texas. Selected composers receive cash prizes, a chance to work with the artistic leadership of the project in the preparation of their music for performance, and a professional performance of one of their works. Click here to find out more.