Junior Symphony Ball returns to Gilley’s Dallas
For 68 years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from area high schools have anticipated a night of music, dancing, and community spirit as the Junior Symphony Ball takes over legendary Gilley’s Dallas.
Organized by a group of high schoolers, the evening features live music, dancing, gaming tables, raffles with exciting prizes, and refreshments — all in support of music education and community engagement.
The student-led event brings together high school students from area schools for an evening supporting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s education and outreach programs.
The fundraiser is the longest-running of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and the benefit raised over $500,000 last year.
Students get creative with their apparel at the Western Chic party, combing formal attire with cowboy boots and jeans.
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The 2026 JSB Co-Chairs represent a broad spectrum of Dallas schools, including Highland Park, Ursuline Academy, Parish Episcopal, Jesuit College Preparatory, St. Mark’s School of Texas, Bishop Lynch, The Hockaday School, and The Episcopal School of Dallas.
This year’s student leaders include 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).
Backing these young leaders and ensuring the night runs smoothly, a group of dedicated moms including Dansby Erwin, Lauren Sutherland, Michelene Galbraith, Alyson Jackson, Kristin Mitchell, Tiffany Rubi, Courtenay Strey, Kelsie Sumner, Dana Woram, and Tia Wynne help support the event co-chairs.
Tickets for the Steering Committee go on sale online Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. at dallassymphonyleague.com, with general admission tickets available in January 2026.
The Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
