If you have attended the Jewel Ball, you know that the Junior Royalty Program breathes joy into the entire evening. Three different levels of participation, based on age, are available for the children and grandchildren of WSL members, as well as members of the Austin Symphony Orchestra family (ASO Board of Directors, BATS, and Knights of the Symphony). We also invite the children of families not currently affiliated with the WSL and ASO to participate in this fun and unique experience.
Trainbearers
- Boys and girls, ages 5-8
- Red carpet walk and stage presentation with Royal Princesses/Escorts
- Tuxedo for boys, signature formal gown chosen by the Jewel Ball Chairs for girls
- Families receive a professional portrait of their Trainbearer in presentation attire
- Families receive two tickets to the Jewel Ball
- Families receive the commemorative Jewel Ball Program
Maidens & Squires
- Seventh grade students
- Onstage individual presentation with traditional curtsy/bow
- Tuxedo for Squires, signature formal gown chosen by the Jewel Ball Chairs for Maidens
- Families receive a professional portrait of their Maiden/Squire in presentation attire
- Families receive two tickets to the Jewel Ball
- Families receive the commemorative Jewel Ball Program
Belles & Beaux
- High school sophomores
- Guests of Honor at Soirée (semi-formal dance for Austin-area freshmen and sophomores)
- Onstage individual presentation with traditional curtsy/bow
- Tuxedo for Beaux, signature formal gown chosen by the Jewel Ball Chairs for Belles
- Families receive a professional portrait of their Belle/Beau in presentation attire
- Families receive two tickets to the Jewel Ball
- Families receive the commemorative Jewel Ball Program
Minimal time requirements for Junior Royalty Participation are as follows:
- Formalwear fitting in late spring (for girls) and late summer (for boys)
- Formal portrait session in late spring
- After-school rehearsal (Friday afternoon) on the day before the Jewel Ball.
- Morning rehearsal on the day of the Jewel Ball
The Women’s Symphony League of Austin is the largest philanthropic contributor to the Austin Symphony Orchestra, and the Jewel Ball is our signature fundraising event. Junior Royalty families provide Central Texas children the gift of in-school music education programs and performances provided by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin’s oldest performing arts ensemble.
