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The Heart of Our Music: Honoring Our Donors 11/13/2025 In Symphony News

This Thanksgiving season, we give thanks for you! From November 19 to 26, we will celebrate Donor Appreciation Week to honor all you do to ensure that the Des Moines Symphony & Academy remains a vibrant part of the Central Iowa community.

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Music Mentors 11/13/2025 In Symphony News

Music has the extraordinary power to transform lives, and the Des Moines Symphony is bringing that power directly into schools and communities through its Music Mentors program.

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Coat & Care Drive 11/13/2025 In Symphony News

At our Strength--Scottish Highlands & Eroica concerts, the Des Moines Symphony is hosting a Coat & Hygiene Product Drive to support Central Iowa Shelter & Services. Bring new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, and essential hygiene items to help our neighbors stay warm and cared for this winter.

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Get in the spirit of the season with the Symphony! 11/04/2025 In Symphony News

December is an exciting month at the Symphony! Our second annual Holiday Brass concert features favorites like Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and more. Plus, ring in the New Year among the stars! The Des Moines Symphony and Cirque performers from Troupe Vertigo take you on a cosmic journey of music and motion.

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Tis the Season for the Gift of Music 11/03/2025 In Symphony News

The holidays quickly approaching! Our Symphony Gift Guide is filled with presents sure to hit all the right notes for every music lover on your list.

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Meet Stefan Jackiw 10/29/2025 In Symphony News

Stefan Jackiw makes his Des Moines debut playing Arnold’s Four Scottish Dances, Bruch’s Scottish and Beethoven’s triumphant Eroica Symphony at Strength – Scottish Highlands and Eroica. Read more about him before attending the performances on November 22 & 23, 2025 at the Des Moines Civic Center!

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Strength – Scottish Highlands & Eroica Program Notes 10/29/2025 In Symphony News

Read about the music and composers featured in Strength – Scottish Highlands & Eroicaon November 22 & 23, 2025.

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Wisdom – Dvořák 6 & Chopin Program Notes 10/06/2025 In Symphony News

Read about the music and composers featured in Wisdom – Dvořák 6 & Chopin on October 18 & 19, 2025.

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The Goonies in Concert: An Interview with conductor John Beal 09/30/2025 In Symphony News

The Des Moines Symphony is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Goonies with a one-of-a-kind cinematic concert experience that brings the magic of the big screen together with the power of live symphonic music. The cult-classic adventure film has never lost its charm and the Des Moines Symphony is ecstatic to bring that charm to the Civic Center on Sat Oct 11 at 3:30 pm!
Get excited to relive the film with John Beal conducting Dave Grusin’s unforgettable score live—every playful cue, suspenseful chase, and daring theme filling the hall with energy and nostalgia.

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Top Five Chopin Piano Pieces 09/29/2025 In Symphony News

Frédéric Chopin composed an extraordinary range of works that have been cherished for generations. Choosing just five of his finest is no easy task—after all, the beauty of music lies in its subjectivity. Still, these five masterpieces stand among his most beloved, continuing to inspire pianists and captivate audiences around the world.

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