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Jackson Symphony League

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Supporting the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra since 1955

History of JSL

Founded in 1955, the Jackson Symphony League (JSL) has contributed greatly to the success and vitality of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) through its exhaustive efforts in education, information, and fundraising.


JSL has an annual membership event in the fall to recruit new members and officially kick off the MSO Season. In the spring, JSL holds another event which celebrates the success of the season. JSL has also sponsored the annual MSO Gala since its inception in 1960. The Gala is the largest single fundraiser for MSO. This glittering evening is highlighted by an auction, dinner, and dancing to top off the “event of the season.” 5% of the proceeds from the Gala fund the Eddie Hodges Scholarship Foundation Trust.


Education is an important component of JSL. Every year, JSL members assist with youth programming and the Premier Orchestral Institute, a weeklong summer day camp during which students receive musical instruction and perform a recital in an orchestra setting.


Continuing its mission to reach out to the community’s youth, the Jackson Symphony League is proud to offer the JSL Sub Deb program to metro area girls in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Founded in 1960, Sub Debs assist MSO as volunteers at concerts and other events, as well as help raise funds for MSO.


In 1969, the JSL began what is now known as Pepsi Pops. Held in May at the Reservoir, this annual outdoor concert is staffed by JSL volunteers and its Sub Debs. The evening is always highlighted by a magnificent fireworks display at the conclusion of the concert.


JSL is grateful to its members and supporters from the community who help bring awareness to the value of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to our state.


JSL Leadership

2023-2024 Officers

Meet your officers!

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President

Airriel O’Banner-Quinn

Flowood

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President-Elect

Angela Ladner

Jackson

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Vice President, Education & Hospitality

Alexis Morris Evans

Jackson

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Vice President, Fundraising

Nashandra James

Madison

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Co-Vice Presidents, Gala

Rachel & Brian Lott

Brandon

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Vice President, Membership & Communication

Lucia McCoy

Jackson

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Vice President, Sub Deb

Laurie Cutrer

Madison

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Secretary

Caroline Kemp

Madison

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Treasurer

Peyton Gordon

Canton

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Immediate Past President

Stacie Sharp

Jackson

Events

2023-2024 Schedule of Events

JSL Calendar

July 1 - Join JSL

September 11 - JSL Fall Membership Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at River Hills Club

October 24 & 26 - MSO Youth Concerts Volunteer Opportunity - members watch email

November 7 - J. McLaughlin Fundraiser for MSO

January 9 - Symphony Gala Patron Party

February 6 - JSL Valentine Fundraising Event at Lee Michaels Jewelers

February TBA - MSO Youth Concerts Volunteer Opportunity

March 1 - Symphony Gala - "An Enchanted Evening" at the Old Capitol Inn

April 5 - Sub Deb Ball Chaperone Opportunity

May 2 - JSL Spring Membership Event at The Capital Club

Sub Deb Calendar

July 1 - Sub Deb Registration Opens

August 31 - 1st deadline to Register for Sub Deb

September 17 - 1st Education & Training - D.E.I.B., provided by Michelle Simon

September 22 - Final Sub Deb Registration Deadline. Cap of 350.

October 1st - 2nd Education & Training Event - Human Trafficking Awareness, provided by the Stephen Gay of the MS Attorney General's Office

November 1 - Sub Deb Raffle begins

November 12 - 3rd Education & Training Event - Financial Literacy, provided by Community Bank

December 17 - Sub Deb Mother/Daughter Holiday Tea at the home of Mrs. Rachel Lott . RAFFLE DRAWING!

January 21 - 4th Education & Training Event

February 25 - 5th Education & Training Event

March 3 - 6th Education & Training Event

April 5 - Sub Deb Ball

MSO Calendar

All concerts are at 7:30p unless otherwise noted.

September 9 - Beloved Baroque, St. Andrew’s Cathedral

September 14 - Symphony on the Green, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Ridgeland, Time TBA

October 7 - Totally Tchaikovsky, Thalia Mara Hall

October 21 - Back to Back, Thalia Mara Hall

October 29 - Symphony in the CommUNITY I, Cade Chapel MB Church, 3p

November 4 - American Constellation, Thalia Mara Hall

January 13 - Mozart (and Friends) by Candlelight, Belhaven University Center for the Arts

January 27 - Heroines & Heroes, Thalia Mara Hall

February 10 - Heart Beats, Thalia Mara Hall

February 24 - Striking Surprises, St. James’ Episcopal Church

March 9 - Alluvial Soundscapes, Thalia Mara Hall

April 13 - Ultimate Fusion, Thalia Mara Hall

April 19 - Music, Moonlight, and Meteors, The Den at LeFleur’s Bluff

April 21 - Symphony in the CommUNITY II, Cade Chapel MB Church, 3p

April 27 - Vibrant Echoes, Tougaloo College

May 10 - Pepsi Pops, Old Trace Park on the Reservoir

June TBA - Premier Orchestral Institute, Millsaps College, Time TBA

JSL Sub Deb Program

Established in 1960, the JSL Sub Deb program provides community service opportunities to Jackson metro area girls in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.

2023-2024 Sub Deb Registration is closed.

2023-2024 Sub Deb Registration is closed.

Contact Us!

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email jslsubdeb@gmail.com.

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JSL Sub Deb Gallery

Congratulations to the 2023 JSL Sub Deb Legacy Scholarship Recipients!

L to R: Hillary Hathcock, Park Place Christian Academy; Meredith Dees, Hartfield Academy; and, Abby Hervey, Northwest Rankin High School


The following businesses have been gracious donors to our Sub Deb Program. We appreciate your support!

Eddie Hodges Scholarship Foundation Trust

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