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    Celebrating Symphony Donors 11/14/2023 In Symphony News

    This November, we celebrate you, our donors!
    From November 16-23, we will honor all you do to help ensure the Des Moines Symphony & Academy remains a vibrant part of the Central Iowa community.
    Thank you for making the music possible!

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    Florence Price 11/13/2023 In Symphony News

    Florence Price's life and music have become an important symbol of perseverance and artistic achievement in the face of racial adversity, inspiring many musicians and composers to continue breaking barriers in the world of classical music. 

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    Masterworks 3: Discover Freedom Program Notes 11/10/2023 In Symphony News

    Read about the music and composers featured in Masterworks 3: Discover Freedom on November 18 & 19, 2023.

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    What is Discover Freedom? 11/09/2023 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony presents Discover Freedom on November 18 and 19, but what does Discover Freedom mean?

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    Behind-the-Scenes Roles in an Orchestra 11/06/2023 In Symphony News

    Have you ever wondered what work is done off stage to ensure that the orchestra can shine on stage? Learn more about the behind-the-scenes roles of an orchestra here!

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    Viet Cuong 10/18/2023 In Symphony News

    Learn more about living American composer Viet Cuong, whose work will be featured in our second Masterworks concert of the 23-24 season, Discover Scheherazade.

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    Masterworks 2: Discover Scheherazade Program Notes 10/12/2023 In Symphony News

    Read about the music and composers featured in Masterworks 2: Discover Scheherazade on October 21 & 22, 2023.

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    Des Moines Symphony's Second Annual Fred & Charlotte Hubbell Artist In Residence Program 10/11/2023 In Symphony News

    The Fred & Charlotte Hubbell Visiting Artist in Residence Program brings outstanding national and international musicians to Des Moines for an annual residency. Read about our 2023-2024 Artists In Residence, Sandbox Percussion, and their week of activities. 

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    Percussion Discussion: 3 Unique Facts About Percussion 10/11/2023 In Symphony News

    They might be in the back of the orchestra, but the percussion section can’t be beat! Here are three facts that make the percussion section one of the most fascinating sections in the orchestra. 

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    What is Fandango Music? 09/19/2023 In Symphony News

    Get ready to Discover Fandango with us at our season debut by learning the history and characteristics of this classic Spanish dance.

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