Jackson Symphony League
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
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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
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
Treasurer
Peyton Gordon
Canton
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Immediate Past President
Stacie Sharp
Jackson
2023 Sub Deb MSO Fundraiser
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Drawing will be held on December 17th.
All proceeds benefit:
$4,550 Value
Donated by:
Eddie Hodges Scholarship Foundation Trust
Events
2023-2024 Schedule of Events
JSL Calendar
July 1 - Join JSL
September 11 - JSL Fall Membership Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., River Hills Club
October 24 & 26 - MSO Youth Concerts Volunteer Opportunity - members watch email
November 7 - J. McLaughlin Fundraiser for MSO
February 6 - JSL Valentine Fundraising Event at Lee Michaels Jewelers
February TBA - MSO Youth Concerts Volunteer Opportunity
March 1 - Symphony Gala - "An Enchanted Evening"
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
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 21 - Symphony in the CommUNITY II, Cade Chapel MB Church, 3p
April TBA - Music, Moonlight, and Meteors , The Den at LeFleur’s Bluff, Time TBA
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
Become a Gala Patron
Diamond Level
$10,000
10 Reservations to An Enchanted Evening at the Old Capitol Inn
10 Reservations to the pre-event Patron Cocktail Reception
10 Tickets to the exclusive Cathead VIP Lounge at event
14 Tickets to Pepsi Pops
50 Tickets to any MSO subscription concert in the 2024-2025 season
(OTHER THAN PEPSI POPS)
* Reserved table for 10 at the event
Emerald Level
$7,500
8 Reservations to An Enchanted Evening at the Old Capitol Inn
8 Reservations to the pre-event Patron Cocktail Reception
8 Tickets to the exclusive Cathead VIP Lounge at event
10 Tickets to Pepsi Pops
35 Tickets to any MSO subscription concert
(OTHER THAN PEPSI POPS)
Sapphire Level
$5,000
6 Reservations to An Enchanted Evening at the Old Capitol Inn
6 Reservations to the pre-event Patron Cocktail Reception
6 Tickets to the exclusive Cathead VIP Lounge at event
6 Tickets to Pepsi Pops
25 Tickets to any MSO subscription concert in the 2024-2025 season
(OTHER THAN PEPSI POPS)
Ruby Level
$2,500
4 Reservations to An Enchanted Evening at the Old Capitol Inn
4 Reservations to the pre-event Patron Cocktail Reception
4 Tickets to the exclusive Cathead VIP Lounge at event
4 Tickets to Pepsi Pops
15 Tickets to any MSO subscription concert in the 2024-2025 season
(OTHER THAN PEPSI POPS)
VIP Host Patron
$1,000
Host Patron
$575
2 Tickets to An Enchanted Evening at the Old Capitol Inn
2 Tickets to the exclusive Cathead VIP lounge at event
2 Tickets to the pre-event Patron Cocktail Reception
Recognition as a VIP Host Patron on Gala invitation & printed materials
Recognition on signage at An Enchanted Evening Gala
Recognition as a Patron in MSO 2024-2025 Season Program
4 Tickets to the Bravo Series concert in the 2024-2025 Season
2 Tickets to An Enchanted Evening Gala at Old Capitol Inn
2 Tickets to the pre-event Patron Cocktail Reception
Recognition as a Host Patron on Gala invitation
Recognition as a Patron in MSO 2024-2025 Season Program
2 Tickets to the Bravo Series concert in the 2024-2025 Season
For more information on becoming a Patron, please email:
Jxnsymphonyleague@gmail.com
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!
JSL Gallery
Thank you to the following for their outstanding support of the Jackson Symphony League’s “The Carnivals of Symphony” Gala Silent Auction!
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