The 2026 Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) once again lived up to its reputation as a “party with a purpose” as it shattered records, raising $593,500 to benefit the music education programs of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. It’s one of the most anticipated events for high school students across the metroplex.
On January 31, Gilley’s Dallas was transformed into an electrifying hub of music, dancing, and entertainment as over 3,000 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from over 35 schools came together for a sold-out celebration—marking the largest turnout in JSB history. The Steering Committee was comprised of more than 1000 students.
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.
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| Front Row: Clara Erwin, Michelle Miller Burns, DSO Ross Perot President & CEO; Claire Catrino, DSOL President; Mary Bradley Sutherland, Meghan Jackson. Back Row: Jack Sumner, Teige Mitchell, Michael Woram. Photo by Deborah Brown |
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.
Sponsors included Nightly, Mister Tuxedo, Carol Vig Photography, and Bluejack National.
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