The DSO’s main programs are to provide performance opportunities for local musicians, perform to diverse audiences at nominal prices, collaborate with local performing artists, promote local composers, sponsor a concerto competition, and conduct educational outreach. The DSO:
– is comprised entirely of volunteer musicians, all professionally trained. Weekly rehearsals allow the musicians to perform at a high level enjoyed by our audiences.
– has committed to maintaining low ticket prices for all concerts in order to reach a wide audience. The price of admission for youth under 17 is heavily discounted, and admission for children under the age of 12 and some concerts at the local retirement community are free.
– regularly showcases local talent through collaborations with other musical, chorale, and dance groups, as well as soloists.
– has commissioned and premiered compositions by local composers.
– holds an annual concerto competition showcasing young local talent.
– has an outreach program that brings DSO members into local elementary & middle schools to perform concerts and demonstrate instruments in support of music education. The DSO gives an annual free family concert.