Junior Symphony Ball Steering Committee Tickets Sell Out in Record Time

General Admission tickets will be available in early January

Tickets for the Junior Symphony Ball (JSB)Steering Committee sold out in record time this year. 1,130 tickets were quickly snapped up—leaving hundreds of eager students and parents disappointed and waiting for their next chance when general admission tickets go on sale in early January. This year’s release included more tickets than last year, yet they sold out within the month.

The 68th Annual JSB will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Gilley’s Dallas,which will be transformed into an electrifying hub of music, dancing, and celebration. More than 2,800 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from over 25 area schools are expected to attend. Returning this year is Detroit native Brandon Williams, the high-energy DJ known professionally as 13LACKBEARD.As the official DJ of the Dallas Cowboys, he’s a master of creating an unbeatable atmosphere—bringing that same stadium-level excitement to JSB.

The lineup of the 2026 Co-Chairs represents schools across Dallas: Clara Erwin (Highland Park High School), Lucy Galbraith (Ursuline Academy), Meghan Jackson (Parish Episcopal School), Teige Mitchell(Jesuit College Preparatory of Dallas), Peter Rubi (St. Mark's  School of Texas), Brooks Strey (Bishop Lynch High School), Jack Sumner (Highland Park High School), Mary Bradley Sutherland (The Hockaday School), Michael Woram(Jesuit College Preparatory of Dallas), and Stella Wynne(The Episcopal School of Dallas).

Their supportive and proud moms are: Dansby Erwin, Lauren Sutherland, Michelene Galbraith, Alyson Jackson, Kristin Mitchell, Tiffany Rubi, Courtenay Strey, Kelsie Sumner, Dana Woram, and Tia Wynne.

Now in its 68th year, the Junior Symphony Ball remains the longest-running fundraiser of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL). It continues to support vital youth programs including Young Strings and Young Musicians. True to its founding vision of “student-led,parent-guided” leadership, JSB has grown from a small gathering of local schools into one of Dallas’s most anticipated youth events—while staying true to its core mission of advancing music education and community engagement.

Junior Symphony Ball

Junior Symphony Ball was formed to introduce Dallas area students to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, a cultural gem to our city, and in turn, teach them about giving back to the community by hosting the student-led fundraiser.

Participation on a JSB committee teaches high school teens valuable leadership, organizational, and team-work skills while raising significant dollars for a worthy cause. JSB creates a unique opportunity for students from a multitude of backgrounds to work  together for a common goal and a positive contribution to their greater community. Both private and public schools from all across the Metroplex organize, participate, fundraise and attend the JSB.

JSB is a time honored tradition and a great first foray into giving back to the community and supporting music education on a larger scale. Proceeds benefit Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s community outreach and education programs,  including  Young Strings and Young Musicians that will benefit over 14,000 students, making a positive impact for under- served youth in Dallas and throughout North Texas.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League is an organization of volunteers who support the Dallas Symphony Association through service, education and fundraising activities.

Since 1946, the DSO League has worked to support the Dallas Symphony Orchestra through service, education and fundraising efforts. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League has contributed more than $25 million in support of the Dallas Symphony Association’s Community Outreach and Education programs, which help bring the wonder of music to thousands of youths and adults in the Dallas area.

Beneficiaries 

Funds raised by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League support transformative DSO programs, including:

• The Cecil and Ida Green Youth Concert Series, which introduces Dallas youth to the inspiring world of classical music through accessible concerts at the Meyerson. Each year, more than 10,000 children participate in these experiences.
• DSO Cares, which brings the wellness benefits of music to seniors in living facilities, hospitals, community centers and more. Each performance showcases a chamber ensemble of DSO musicians that is free for attendees and community partners.
• The Kim Noltemy Young Musicians and Young Strings programs, which annually provide free instruments and instruction to 400 children primarily from Southern and East Dallas. Collectively, these programs have served more than 6,800 students and outpace similar youth programs with highly intensive training and a 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rate.
• Bach’s Lunch, an ongoing adult education series of free, informal talks designed to connect music lovers through a shared passion for classical music.