As the only professional symphony orchestra in Northeast Arkansas, the Delta Symphony Orchestra has been entertaining, educating, and enriching the Delta region for over four decades. Offering a full range of concerts during the 47th Season, the DSO is an integral part of Delta culture, committed to artistic excellence and the performance of high-quality symphonic music. The orchestra strongly believes that communities with arts organizations are more economically successful, and the Delta Symphony Orchestra is proud to be a part of the great success story of Northeast Arkansas.
Now in its 30th year, the orchestra’s prestigious Young Artist Competition attracts talented musicians from across the United States, all vying for awards, cash prizes, and the chance to perform with the Delta Symphony Orchestra. These young artists, up to age 26, compete in one or more of five categories: piano, strings, woodwinds, brass/percussion, and voice. Grand Prize Winners perform with the Delta Symphony Orchestra on the Spring concert. Winners from past competitions have pursued successful careers in performance and music education in the United States and Europe.
In addition to offering full orchestra concerts, the DSO has various ensembles of orchestra members that can perform at civic clubs,schools, and community events. All performances can include speakers to enlighten the audience about the importance of symphonic music in our Delta region.
Requirements
- Fee
- $11,000 for repeat of subscription concert; up to $12,000 for non-subscription special concert. Terms of performance and/or ensembles are negotiable.
- Time Availability
- Year round. Subscription repeats available October '20, December '20, February '21, May '21.