The Des Moines Symphony is proud to congratulate 26 students from the Des Moines Symphony Academy who have been selected to participate in the 2026 Iowa All-State Music Festival!
Earning a place in the Iowa All-State Music Festival is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the dedication, talent and hard work these young musicians demonstrate every day. Students from across Iowa audition for this prestigious honor, making selection a significant milestone in their musical journeys.
Congratulations to our 26 Des Moines Symphony Academy All-State musicians!
- Aleah Breit
- Ricci Del Mar
- Henry Fergus
- Eleanor Guerra
- Noah Hoffman
- Gavin Housley
- Arya Johnson
- Ruby Johnson
- Summer Kinnan
- Sam Kolsrud
- Sean Lee
- Camden Lewis
- Kyler Lyons
- Shreya Marfatia
- Kenzie Roeschlein
- Catherine Roodnitsky
- Alexander Schmitz
- Vivian Skeffington
- Michael Smith
- Jayne Stieler
- Morgan Trenter
- Isabelle Turner
- Luke Wadden
- Ethan Webb
- Roman Willkom
- Zane Wihlm
We are incredibly proud of each of these students and grateful to the teachers, families and mentors who support them along the way. Their accomplishments reflect the commitment to musical excellence that is at the heart of the Des Moines Symphony Academy.
The Iowa All-State Music Festival brings together some of the state's most talented high school musicians for an inspiring weekend of collaboration, learning and performance. We can't wait to see what these outstanding young musicians accomplish next!
Congratulations again to all 26 students. Your Symphony Academy family is cheering you on!
