Des Moines Symphony News

Announcing Our First Sensory-Friendly Concert 05/06/2019 In Academy News

The Des Moines Symphony & Academy will offer its first sensory-friendly concert, Little Johnny & Papa Haydn, at 3:00pm on Sunday, June 9 in the Grand Hall at the Temple for Performing Arts.

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Youth Orchestras Honors String Quartet Takes First Place in Minnesota Competition 02/26/2019 In Academy News

On February 23, 2019, the Des Moines Symphony Youth Orchestras Honors String Quartet competed in and were awarded First Place in the Finals of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Youth Chamber Music Competition.

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Symphony Academy Honors Ensemble, Travels to Chicago 01/01/2019 In Academy News

While we enjoyed the sounds of the Symphony this weekend, the Symphony Academy Honors String Quartet traveled to Chicago. Four talented student musicians competed in the Discover National Chamber Music Competition at Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall.

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Symphony Academy Announces New Youth Wind Ensemble 12/14/2018 In Academy News

The Des Moines Symphony Academy is pleased to announce the creation of the Des Moines Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, which will be the fifth youth ensemble at the Academy, and the first wind ensemble to join the ranks.

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