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    Announcing our 2021-22 Season 06/14/2021 In Symphony News

    Welcome back to the Civic Center! Learn about the music and artists featured in our 84th Season. 

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    2021 Oh Say, Can You Sing? Competition 06/04/2021 In Symphony News

    This summer we're taking our annual Oh Say, Can You Sing? competition online! Video auditions are due June 15.

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    Musician Appreciation May 2021 05/19/2021 In Symphony News

    During our 2020-21 Season Finale livestream, we commemorated several milestone anniversaries and retirements among our musicians. Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishments!

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    Watch 'Fantaisie en Français' on demand 05/14/2021 In Symphony News

    Now available on demand! Enjoy the Symphony's May 13 Season Finale, Fantaisie en Français, anytime for the next 30 days. 

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    Des Moines Symphony Announces Yankee Doodle Pops Broadcast and Summer 2021 Concerts 05/05/2021 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony has announced its summer 2021 season of concerts, including both broadcast and in-person performances through Labor Day weekend.

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    Season Finale! Live from the Temple: Fantaisie en Français 04/27/2021 In Symphony News

    Join us May 9-13 for a full week of online programming leading up to the final concert of our 2020-2021 Live from the Temple season! Click through for full details of our online classes, concert broadcasts, and more. 

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    'Fireworks & Fanfare' now available on demand 04/16/2021 In Symphony News

    All brass — on demand! Enjoy the Symphony's April 15 Live from the Temple concert, Fireworks & Fanfare, anytime for the next 30 days. 

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    Live from the Temple: Fireworks & Fanfare 04/02/2021 In Symphony News

    Join us April 11-15 for a full week of online programming leading up to a special all-brass Live from the Temple concert! Click through for full details of our online classes, concert broadcasts, and more. 

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    Watch 'Spring Serenade' on Demand 03/19/2021 In Symphony News

    Now available on demand! Enjoy the Symphony's March 18 Live from the Temple concert, Spring Serenade, anytime for the next 30 days. 

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    Live from the Temple: Spring Serenade 03/02/2021 In Symphony News

    Join us March 14-18 for a full week of online programming leading up to our next Live from the Temple concert! Click through for full details of our online classes, concert broadcasts, and more. 

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  • Announcing our 2021-22 Season 06/14/2021 In Symphony News
  • 2021 Oh Say, Can You Sing? Competition 06/04/2021 In Symphony News
  • Musician Appreciation May 2021 05/19/2021 In Symphony News
  • Watch 'Fantaisie en Français' on demand 05/14/2021 In Symphony News
  • Des Moines Symphony Announces Yankee Doodle Pops Broadcast and Summer 2021 Concerts 05/05/2021 In Symphony News
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