In a Traditional Sense...

In a traditional sense, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League is completely different from what it was today. The ambiance of what it used to be is still around though. The white dresses, the long gloves that slides gracefully over a debs elbow, the smooth steps of the waltz on the wooden floor, The difference is that it is no longer meant to, what essentially they used to do, auction off women… instead, the DSOL has used the debutante balls and events as a medium for fundraising; and they have been widely successful.

Last year they brought in over $1.5 million in funding off ticket sales alone and $100,000 dollars were raked in through their annual fundraiser. Now why does the DSOL have such a passion for fundraising and what is this immense amount of money used for? The answer is youth education. This organization pours the majority of their funding into youth concert programs that helps enrich the many lives of children. As many as 30,000 students attend the annual appreciation luncheon, which is hosted by the DSOL. In addition, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League sponsors countless classical competitions that offer large scholarships to aspiring musicians who dream of being part of a concerto. The most recognizable being the Lynn Harrell and the Juanita Miller Concerto Competitions. Even more so, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League ushers in a variety of musical artists to help enrich and immerse students and society in musical culture.

Evidently, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra does a lot to lighten our worlds with music and in the process lends out a helping hand to the youth in the community that don't have the opportunities others do. Donating is not just targeted at the rich either. Any little donation helps give back to the Dallas community and you could be a part of that.

I will be posting beside my blog a link where you can donate any amour you choose and keep following my twitter because on monday I will be posting some pictures of top dresses worn last year so you get an idea of the kinds of dresses the debutantes wear! Keep in touch!