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Read our program notes to learn about our November concert opener, Adolphus Hailstork's Fanfare on Amazing Grace.
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We Appreciate Our Donors!
11/02/2022 In Symphony News
From November 16 – November 23, we will celebrate our donors and honor all you do to help the Symphony remain a vibrant part of the Central Iowa community.
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The Des Moines Symphony has been selected to participate in the League of American Orchestras’ Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program. Read more about the program and our paired composer!
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Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 1: Gershwin, Rodrigo & Ravel! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.
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On Saturday, September 24, the Symphony will host free livestreams of its Season Debut at three Central Iowa venues. Bring a blanket, share a picnic and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Des Moines Symphony’s Season Debut – all free!
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This Labor Day weekend, enjoy two evenings of free music in the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park. These free, outdoor concerts on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 are presented thanks to the generous support of Linda & Tom Koehn.
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For years, experts have touted the strong connection between a child’s cognitive development and music. Now, a new study in the Journal of Youth Development confirms the power of instrumental instruction and mentoring in significantly improved test scores for elementary students after two years in the program.
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This summer we are back in person for our tenth annual Oh Say, Can You Sing? Competition!
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Des Moines Symphony announces single largest donation in organization’s history
05/03/2022 In Symphony News
The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Des Moines Symphony Fund will enable the Symphony to create exciting, innovative programming designed to sustain and build the Symphony’s audience while growing the Orchestra’s artistic standard of excellence.
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Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 7: Pictures at an Exhibition! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.
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