The Orchestra receives funding from the Northern Territory Government and support from private corporations and donors including Charles Darwin University.
ABC Television produced a documentary on the DSO titled Have Orchestra, Will Travel which received both national and overseas broadcasts.
The Orchestra has performed concerts in places such as Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Glen Helen Gorge, Groote Eylandt, Nhulunbuy and Jabiru.
The ensemble has also performed with renowned artists, including John Williams and Emma Matthews.
The DSO was twice presented with the National Australia Day Community Event of the Year Award.