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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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    My Summer as a Virtual Intern 08/14/2020 In Symphony News

    This summer, Olivia Cantrell and Mallory Nelson joined the Des Moines Symphony team without ever stepping foot in the office! Read about their experience as remote summer interns.

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    Music Lessons in a Pandemic 08/11/2020 In Academy News

    As music institutions throughout the United States closed their doors to in-person music education in late March, the Des Moines Symphony Academy joined many schools in offering online instruction. Through a variety of video communication platforms, Symphony Academy Faculty interacted with their students in real-time to ensure everyone stayed safe and healthy.

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    Des Moines Symphony Announces Reimagined 2020-2021 Season 08/03/2020 In Symphony News

    This season, we are on an extraordinary mission to connect with our community in bold new ways – and we want you to join us. Learn about our revised 2020-2021 Season, including the new "Live from the Temple" concert series.

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  • Des Moines Symphony Cancels Labor Day Weekend Concerts 07/16/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony announced today that its Yankee Doodle Pops and Water Works Pops concerts, which had previously been postponed to Labor Day weekend, will be cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.

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  • Des Moines Symphony Reschedules Summer Pops Concerts 05/01/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony will postpone its annual Yankee Doodle Pops concert as well as its second summer season of Water Works Pops to Labor Day weekend. Read the full announcement here. 

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  • Des Moines Symphony Cancels Performances through June 14 04/22/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony today announced that it would cancel all concerts and public events through June 14 at the Des Moines Civic Center and the Temple for Performing Arts due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Further information for ticketholders can be found here. 

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    Announcing our 2020-2021 Season: Beethoven 250 04/07/2020 In Symphony News

    Next season, the Des Moines Symphony joins the musical world in celebrating Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Learn about the composers and artists featured in our 83rd Season. 

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    Announcing DMSO at Home 04/02/2020 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony is excited to launch “DMSO at Home,” a new series of videos and streaming content aimed at connecting with our community online during this period of closures and concert postponements. 

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  • Des Moines Symphony Moves Spring Season Online 11/18/2020 In Symphony News
  • Musician Feature: Andrew Bishop & Andy Classen 11/08/2020 In Symphony News
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