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The Des Moines Symphony presents Water Works Pops Concerts over Labor Day weekend, August 31 and September 1 at 7:30 PM! Through the generous support of Linda and Tom Koehn, this annual event is free to the entire community. Come out and enjoy the blend of music and nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Des Moines' iconic Water Works Park.
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Studies reveal that students involved in music education have greater academic performance. Learn more about music training and the impact it can make in the classroom!
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The Symphony Academy's youth ensemble season is right around the corner! Learn more about the exciting benefits music education provides to young students!
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The Des Moines Symphony Academy recently completed a long-awaited renovation of the fifth floor of the Temple for Performing Arts. Thank you to Bravo Greater Des Moines for making the renovation possible. Be sure to check out the before and after photos!
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Life is a symphony, composed of various elements that come together to create beautiful melodies. In this blog post, we will explore the analogy between life and symphony and a symphony.
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Mother's Day is just around the corner! This year, craft the perfect live music playlist for a gift that she'll never forget.
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When you think of classical music and symphonies, Beethoven might be the first person that pops into your head. His symphonies continue to captivate audiences, transporting them to another world with their emotional depth and captivating melodies. Learn a little bit more about the composer's most popular symphonies.
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While we are all familiar with standard instruments like the piano, guitar, and violin; there are numerous extraordinary and lesser-known musical devices that deserve recognition.
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We invite you to experience the wonder of music. In the same way that majestic landscapes and architectural marvels leave you feeling awestruck, we’ll share musical moments that will leave you breathless.
We hope you’ll join us as we embark on our 87th Season. Close your eyes, let your imagination take you on a journey through amazing histories and cultures and into realms of beauty and contemplation, and experience the wonders for yourself.
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Did you know that Jonathan Sturm is the longest-serving concertmaster in the history of the Des Moines Symphony? Check out these five interesting facts about his career!
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