Des Moines Symphony News

Live from the Temple: Winter Fantasia 12/02/2020 In Symphony News

Join us December 13-17 for a full week of online programming leading up to our special holiday-themed Live from the Temple concert! Click through for full details of our online classes, concert broadcasts, and more.

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Des Moines Symphony Moves Spring Season Online 11/18/2020 In Symphony News

The Des Moines Symphony has announced that the remainder of its 2020-2021 season will be converted to livestreamed concerts. Read on for more details of the Orchestra's spring streaming season.

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Musician Feature: Andrew Bishop & Andy Classen 11/08/2020 In Symphony News

Our November 12 concert, Copland & Vivaldi, features two of our own Des Moines Symphony musicians as soloists. Read on to learn more about Principal Trumpet Andrew Bishop and Second Trumpet Andy Classen!

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Live from the Temple: Copland & Vivaldi 10/19/2020 In Symphony News

Join us November 8-12 for a full week of online programming leading up to our second Live from the Temple concert! Click through for full details of our online classes, concert broadcasts, and more.

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Virtual Program Notes from EnCue 09/17/2020 In Symphony News

Attending our Live from the Temple concerts? Access our digital program notes through EnCue, an app that provides real-time program notes on smart phones while the music is being performed by the Orchestra. Read on for more details.

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Des Moines Symphony Announces Community Partnership Opportunities 09/14/2020 In Symphony News

The Symphony has announced initiatives to provide free livestreamed concert access to community and nonprofit organizations, as well as free streaming passes for teachers and healthcare workers. Click here to read more about this exciting new program.

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Live from the Temple: History and Folklore 09/09/2020 In Symphony News

Join us September 27 - October 1 for a full week of online programming in our new Live from the Temple series! Click through for full details of our online classes, concert broadcasts, and more.

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Live from the Temple: Now on Sale! 09/01/2020 In Symphony News

Our Live from the Temple concert series is now on sale! Join us for our fall season of livestreamed concerts, online social events, classes, and more.

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More Family, More Fun 08/25/2020 In Academy News

The Des Moines Symphony Academy offers lessons to musicians of all ages and has continued to provide the very best music education experience in the face of adversity. When private and group lessons were moved to an online format in late March, music education became a source of consistency in many students’ lives.

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June & July Audience Survey Results 08/16/2020 In Symphony News

In June and July, we asked you to share your opinions about our upcoming season. View the results, then read on to learn how we've incorporated your feedback into our season planning.

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