Season Starting Soon!
As we head through August, the Symphony is gearing up for another exciting season starting in September! With our Waterworks Pops concerts on the horizon, our season debut shortly after, and other exciting opportunities arrising, here are some of the important dates to keep in mind as we approach the end of summer.
WATER WORKS POPS: FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS
Bring your lawn chairs, grab food and drink from local food trucks, and experience the magic of outdoor concerts with the Orchestra!
7 BRIDGES: THE SYMPHONIC EAGLES EXPERIENCE
SAT SEP 7:30 PM / WATER WORKS PARK
The Orchestra is joined on stage by 7 Bridges to bring the music of the Eagles to life! Stunningly accurate renditions of timeless classics and fan favorites including Hotel California, Desperado, One of These Nights, Life In The Fast Lane and New Kid in Town. Take it easy and experience the Eagles like never before.
CINEMATIC MAGIC: FAMILY FESTIVAL & CONCERT
SUN SEP 6 / WATER WORKS PARK
4:00 PM – FAMILY FESTIVAL
5:30 PM – CONCERT
Experience cinematic magic! Be transported through time on the wings of dragons and through the blizzards of Arendelle. Water Works Park will be transformed with activities for all ages to enjoy—local vendors, kids’ activities and food trucks. Join us for an afternoon of legendary film music the whole family will love!
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Children's Village will be featuring activies from various local organizations, including:
After School Arts Program
Animal Rescue League
B.WELL Foundation
Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Children's Museum
Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Public Library
Heartland Youth Choir
Living History Farms
Pied Piper
Des Moines Symphony Academy
Masterworks 1: Unity
Join us on the weekend of Saturday September 26, and Sunday September 27 for our season debut, Unity, as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. Kevin Puts’ Heartland and Iowa’s Linda Robbins Coleman’s reflective In Good King Charles’s Golden Days set the stage for Peter Boyer’s sweeping American Mosaic, complete with historic narration done by CBS morning show host, Harry Smith. The Harlem Quartet brings Michael Abels’ Urban Legends to life before Bernstein’s electrifying Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.
Dinner with Harry Smith
Save the date for September 24th, as we are excited to announce that you will have the chance to meet Harry Smith, and listen to him speak over the course of dinner. More details on ticketing information will be made available soon.
Season Tickets Available
Season tickets have recently been made available, so now is your chance to subscribe and reserve seats for the whole masterworks season. Masterworks 7 subscribers save 25% or more off single ticket prices, and Flex 4 subscribers receive a discount of nearly 20% with the flexibility to mix and match concerts in the way that best fits their lifestyle. Lock in your favorite seats at the best prices – Join the Symphony Family today!
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Academy News
Acacia Scott – New Harp Instructor
The Des Moines Symphony Academy welcoms our new Harp Instructor Acacia Scott. With an individualized approach and targeted skill development, Acacia helps students nurture independent thinking, resilience, and a lifelong love of music, enabling them to thrive in both solo and ensemble settings.
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Des Moines Symphony Youth Orchestras Fall Auditions
Mon Aug 24 and Tue Aug 25
Auditions for the Des Moines Symphony Youth Orchestra will be held from 4 - 7 PM at The Temple for Performing Arts. Learn about the audition requirments, and schedule an audition at the link below.
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About the Des Moines Symphony & Academy
The Des Moines Symphony & Academy believes live music connects us. We create extraordinary concert experiences and transformative educational opportunities that welcome and inspire people of all ages across Central Iowa. Through dedicated teaching, innovative programming, and powerful performances of great symphonic music, we serve our community with artistry, excellence, and heart.
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