JSB’s Party With a Purpose Shatters Records
The Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) Party With a Purpose shattered fundraising records, raising $580,500 to benefit the music education programs of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
True to its founding vision of “student-led, parent-guided” leadership, the event has grown from a small gathering of schools to an expansive, metro-wide celebration — while remaining committed to its core mission of supporting music education. Now in its 67th year, JSB is the longest-running fundraiser of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL), supporting vital DSO outreach programs such as Young Strings and Young Musicians.
On Feb. 1, Gilley’s Dallas was transformed into an electrifying hub of music, dancing, and entertainment as over 2,850 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from over 25 schools came together for a sold-out celebration — marking the largest turnout in JSB history.
The Steering Committee was comprised of more than 1,000 students. The lineup of the 2025 co-chairs represented schools across Dallas including Tanner Krug, Jesuit College Prep of Dallas; Gracelyn Nix, Highland Park High School; Jack Steed, Highland Park High School; Clara Tolleson, Episcopal School of Dallas; Johnny Willingham, Episcopal School of Dallas; Emerson Mayes, Bishop Lynch High School; Teddy Fleiss, St. Mark’s School of Texas; Avery Black, Ursuline Academy; Zack Shapiro, Parish Episcopal School; and Kate Davidson, The Hockaday School.
