About

The New Texas Symphony Orchestra (NTSO) is the premier community orchestra of Dallas. Located near the vibrant Dallas Performing Arts district, this civic orchestra provides both performers and audiences-inspired opportunities to play and enjoy great symphonic music.

The orchestra is led by Conductor and Artistic Director Dr. Kathryn D. “Cathy” Brownlee, the founder of the NTSO and has been active in the local performing arts community for years.

The NTSO is an all-volunteer, non-profit performing arts group and a 501(c)(3) accredited organization. Without the contributions of individual and corporate supporters, patrons, and players alike, the music of the NTSO would not be heard.


The New Texas Symphony Orchestra
Sammons Center for the Arts
3630 Harry Hines Boulevard #35
Dallas, TX 75219-3201

Mission and Vision

The mission of the NTSO is to enrich the greater Dallas communities. We offer inspiration and entertainment by connecting the patrons of North Texas with live symphonic music.

The vision of the NTSO is to perform dynamic music that inspires and educates the community at large while nurturing the musicianship of the orchestra players.

Core Values

We are committed to:

   Sharing the joy of live performance between players and audience;
   Performing a variety of quality music with excellence;
   Fostering a sense of pride in musical and personal contributions and accomplishments through maintaining and improving our musicianship;
   Empowering our players by providing an atmosphere where musical growth is encouraged;
   Promoting ideals of amateur music making as adults, thereby inspiring a place to have fun and enjoy an escape from the routines of modern life.

Symphony Performances

The NTSO performs at Dallas' Moody Performance Hall three times each season, along with holiday concerts at North Park Center and the Shops at Redbird. The orchestra also hosts an annual ensemble concert at the Latino Cultural Center, featuring the NTSO Strings and other groups.