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Des Moines Symphony News

  • Symphony Academy Honors Ensemble, Travels to Chicago 01/01/2019 In Academy News

    While we enjoyed the sounds of the Symphony this weekend, the Symphony Academy Honors String Quartet traveled to Chicago. Four talented student musicians competed in the Discover National Chamber Music Competition at Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall.

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  • Symphony Academy Announces New Youth Wind Ensemble 12/14/2018 In Academy News

    The Des Moines Symphony Academy is pleased to announce the creation of the Des Moines Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, which will be the fifth youth ensemble at the Academy, and the first wind ensemble to join the ranks.

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  • Meet Stella Chen 02/02/2026 In Symphony News
  • Reflection – Smetana & Beethoven 02/02/2026 In Symphony News
  • Celebrate Black History Month 02/01/2026 In Symphony News
  • Sponsor Spotlight: Nix & Virginia Lauridsen 01/26/2026 In Symphony News
  • Meet Adalyn Sidon! 01/25/2026 In Academy News
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