One of the founding objectives of the DSO is to provide an outlet for volunteer musicians to share their love of music with the community. More than 100 musicians rehearse weekly from September to mid-July and are able to collaborate on musical programs while maintaining employment in their chosen professions.

Our Preludes and Interludes Series provides an opportunity for regional groups to perform in the lobby at DSO concerts throughout the season. And, the DSO encourages serious study and musical excellence among young musicians through its annual Young Artists Auditions.

DSO musicians collectively volunteer over 12,000 hours a year towards the purpose of music, arts education, and community enrichment through sold-out season concerts, free summer concerts, chamber performances, school outreach programs, and more.