Talent Development Program

Talent Development Program

A Program of Excellence. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talent Development Program (TDP) identifies and trains highly dedicated student musicians with exceptional potential and passion for classical music – particularly those with obstacles on their path to study. Learn more at aso.org/tdp.

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Talent Development Program
  • 2025 Talent Development Program Musicale

    The Talent Development Program's 2025 Musicale – an annual celebration of the program's musicians and musical development, plus the naming of this year's Spark Award recipients.

    Program
    RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872-1958)
    Concerto for Bass Tuba
         I. Prelude: Allegro moderato
              Tyler La...

  • 2024 Talent Development Program Musicale

  • 18-year-old Brandon Leonard's Debut

    From the ASO Talent Development Program (TDP) to The Juilliard School, Atlanta-based cellist Brandon Leonard has impressed us every step of the way. To celebrate the 30th year of the TDP, Brandon Leonard was invited back to Symphony Hall to kick off the new season with his ASO debut, performing S...

  • Dylan Gutierrez: My First Year in the Talent Development Program

    16-year-old violist Dylan Gutierrez talks about getting into the ASO Talent Development Program