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    Youth Symphony Conductor Candidates 08/18/2025 In Academy News

    Meet the Des Moines Symphony Academy's Youth Symphony Conductor candidates who will take turns leading the Youth Symphony this season! 

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    Meet This Year's Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Winners! 01/09/2025 In Academy News

    Congratulations to Harrison Orngard and Caleb Byrnes, winners of our recent Des Moines Symphony Academy Youth Symphony Concerto Competition. 

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    The Link Between Music Education and Academic Performance 08/15/2024 In Academy News

    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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    5 Reasons Why You Should Sign Your Child Up for Music Lessons 08/13/2024 In Academy News

    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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    Symphony Academy Remodel Made Possible by Bravo Greater Des Moines 07/19/2024 In Academy News

    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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    8 Benefits of Music Education for Young Children 08/04/2023 In Academy News

    Music education for young children goes beyond the fun and joy of singing and dancing. It plays a vital role in overall development, enhancing various aspects of physical, cognitive, emotional and social growth. 

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    Fantasia 2000 at Varsity Cinema 06/22/2023 In Academy News

    Join us at Varsity Cinema on July 29, July 30, and August 1, to watch the magic of music unfold in Disney’s Fantasia 2000!

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    Des Moines Symphony Academy Wraps Up 2022-2023 Season 05/09/2023 In Academy News

    Each week, the Des Moines Symphony Academy hosts nearly 400 young musicians at the Temple for Performing Arts. Take a peek at what they've been up to during 2022-2023, a year full of wonderful performances and incredible opportunities for students!

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    Work of Symphony Academy mirrors findings in new national study 07/28/2022 In Academy News

    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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    Des Moines Symphony Academy Debuts Youth Jazz Orchestra 03/24/2022 In Academy News

    Under the direction of Nate Sparks, the Youth Jazz Orchestra gave its premiere concert celebrating works of the Afro-Cuban tradition.

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Recent Articles

  • Youth Symphony Conductor Candidates 08/18/2025 In Academy News
  • Meet This Year's Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Winners! 01/09/2025 In Academy News
  • The Link Between Music Education and Academic Performance 08/15/2024 In Academy News
  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Sign Your Child Up for Music Lessons 08/13/2024 In Academy News
  • Symphony Academy Remodel Made Possible by Bravo Greater Des Moines 07/19/2024 In Academy News
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