Des Moines Symphony News

Des Moines Symphony Creates Music Opportunities for Everyone 01/13/2020 In Symphony News

Music is a lifeline — a heartbeat of a community — and it can change the world. Through a variety of concerts and programs, the Des Moines Symphony and Academy is invested in providing inclusive environments and access to music and music education for children throughout Greater Des Moines.

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Thank you for a wonderful year of music! 01/06/2020 In Symphony News

Throughout the holiday season, our supporters reflected on the music they loved most and shared it with us. Read more about their most cherished and favorite melodies and stories!

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Give the Gift of Music this Season 12/04/2019 In Symphony News

This holiday season, give the gift of music! Give a four-concert Flex Pack at a discount, or create a gift certificate in any amount to share with your music-loving friends and family.

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Share Your Melody 12/02/2019 In Symphony News

With a special holiday gift, you can partner with the Des Moines Symphony & Academy to bring the music you know and love to even more Central Iowans this season and next.

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Meet Our Music Librarian: Rachel Lowry 11/26/2019 In Symphony News

From researching and finding music to correcting bowings and notation - preparing for a concert often begins up to a year in advance for our music librarian, Rachel Lowry. Learn more about her important role at the Symphony!

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Symphony Academy Students accepted to Iowa All-State Music Festival 11/25/2019 In Academy News

Congratulations to more than 25 Academy students accepted to the Iowa All-State Music Festival Orchestra and Band!

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Symphony Academy Alumnus Joins the San Francisco Symphony 10/31/2019 In Academy News

Former Des Moines Symphony Academy Youth Orchestra member, Jacob Nissly recently won the position of Principal Percussionist with the San Francisco Symphony.

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New Alexander Technique Program! 10/03/2019 In Academy News

The Des Moines Symphony Academy is excited to announce that we will be presenting a series of small group Alexander Technique classes this school year.

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2018-2019 Donor Impact Report 10/03/2019 In Symphony News

Our 2018-19 Season was one of special significance due to the generosity of nearly 800 individuals, corporations and foundations in our community.

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Symphony Academy Expands to Franklin Junior High 10/02/2019 In Academy News

As the Des Moines Symphony Academy Beginning Strings Program continues to grow, we find ourselves needing more classrooms! At the beginning of our Fall 2019 semester, we opened our newest satellite location at Franklin Junior High.

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