Dallas Symphony Orchestra League

05/03/2026

THANK YOU Cynthia Smoot / Katy Trail Weekly for this fantastic coverage of the 40th presentation ball!! We so appreciate you bringing the event to life!! Claire Catrino Maggie Cooke Kipp Cynthia Smoot

05/02/2026

Thank you Jeanne Prejean / MySweetCharity for this wonderful feature on JSB - a record breaking $593,500 was gifted to the DSO for music education programs! Congratulations to student co-chairs and moms for this great achievement!!
Claire Catrino

MYSWEETCHARITY.COM
https://mysweetcharity.com/2026/05/2026-junior-symphony-ball-breaks-past-records-with-a-593500-check-for-dso-programs/

04/23/2026

We were thrilled for the Ben E. Keith Company/Howard Hallam to be recognized by Texas Association for Symphony Orchestras (TASO) with the Business Award. It was presented by our President Claire Catrino and accepted by Kristin and James Hallam.

Howard Hallam has maintained a distinguished and enduring legacy for nearly four decades. He is a Life Governor, having served on the Board of Governors since 1987 and has served as President and Chairman of the Board.

What sets Ben E. Keith apart is not only their generosity but also their genuine understanding of the value music and the arts bring to a community. Their support goes far beyond financial contributions—they have been true collaborators, aligning with our mission and advocating for the importance of cultural enrichment. They have been consistent supporters of DSO, especially during strained financial times and have kept the symphony thriving even when our arts budgets were cut. helping raise funds that support the DSO’s artistic and education programs.

• Generously endowed the DSO Co-Concertmaster Chair
• • Their leadership gift was pivotal in launching the Kim Noltemy Young Musicians program
• Contributor for more than 25 consecutive years
• Debutante granddaughters in 2020 and 2024, Honor Guard grandsons in 2026
• Endowment Gift: Extraordinary Named Fund 2021
• Savor the Symphony Presenting Sponsor 2011
• Annual Presenting Sponsor for the Polo Cup Classic presented by Honor Guard and Debutantes
• Season Subscribers to the DSO
• Named Sponsor for Basically Beethoven Hallam Concerts - 7 SATURDAYS, monthly from October through May, excluding December.

We thank the Ben E. Keith Company /Howard Hallam for their very generous support of the DSOL and the DSO!

04/23/2026

Thank you, Greet University Park! Beautiful and appreciated coverage of our 44 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 40th debs. Look for your issue in mailboxes & online. 💖🎉

04/21/2026

Still thinking about the incredible energy from our Fashion Notes kickoff ✨ thank you to a fabulous designer Mackenzie Brittingham and team for hosting! We loved these moments and cannot wait to celebrate with you at the Fashion Notes on April 28.
We added additional seats after our sell out and now we’re only down to 14 remaining. Once they are gone, they are truly gone! 🩵 cannot wait to see y’all next week

04/20/2026

THANK YOU Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan from CURATED TEXAN for this beautiful coverage of the 40th annual Presentation Ball - lots of photos and a great write-up!!! So appreciate YOU!! Curated Texan Rob Giardinelli Thank you for bringing the evening to life!!

CURATED TEXAN

For forty years, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball has stood as one of Texas’ most enduring and elegant traditions. In 2026, it did far more than honor history. It made it. This year also marked 80 years of League leadership and 125 years of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Mile...

04/18/2026

Kristin and James Hallam were honored to accept the Corporate Award on behalf of Howard Hallam at the Texas Association of Symphony Orchestras Conference in Corpus Christi. The award was presented to Howard Hallam, President of the Ben E. Keith Company, recognizing both his exceptional leadership and his distinguished service as a Lifetime Member of the Board of Governors of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Presented by Claire Catrino, President of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, the award celebrated the company’s remarkable generosity and steadfast support during this milestone 80th anniversary season. Their contributions have been instrumental in advancing education and outreach initiatives, including programs that bring the power of music to young students across our community.

04/18/2026

Congratulations to Ben E. Keith Company on receiving the TASO Corporate Award, and to Fanchon and Howard Hallam for their continued leadership and generosity in support of the symphony.
Your commitment to sustaining and elevating the arts strengthens our communities and ensures a vibrant future for music.