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Share Your Melody
12/02/2019 In Symphony News
With a special holiday gift, you can partner with the Des Moines Symphony & Academy to bring the music you know and love to even more Central Iowans this season and next.
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Meet Our Music Librarian: Rachel Lowry
11/26/2019 In Symphony News
From researching and finding music to correcting bowings and notation - preparing for a concert often begins up to a year in advance for our music librarian, Rachel Lowry. Learn more about her important role at the Symphony!
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2018-2019 Donor Impact Report
10/03/2019 In Symphony News
Our 2018-19 Season was one of special significance due to the generosity of nearly 800 individuals, corporations and foundations in our community.
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2019-20 Season Rebroadcast Schedule on IPR’s Symphonies of Iowa
08/26/2019 In Symphony News
Iowa Public Radio is the Radio Home of the Des Moines Symphony. Tune in to IPR's "Symphonies of Iowa" program to hear our 2019-2020 Masterworks concerts rebroadcast throughout 2020.
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On July 28, the Des Moines Symphony held its first-ever Mini Maestro Contest as part of its Water Works Pops Concert, “A John Williams Spectacular.”
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Des Moines Symphony Announces Leadership Gift from Linda and Tom Koehn to Create Water Works Pops Series
07/09/2019 In Symphony News
The Des Moines Symphony has received a leadership gift from Linda and Thomas Koehn to create the Des Moines Symphony's Water Works Pops, a new series of free outdoor concerts set to launch this summer.
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Read the Review! Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
06/08/2019 In Symphony News
Maestro Ernest Richardson and The Des Moines Symphony turned in a Jedi-like performance Friday night to the delight of thousands of fans who had gathered at the Des Moines Civic Center to hear — and see — “Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert” and its iconic score come to life.
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I’ve always had music around me as long as I can remember. It was playing in the house from my earliest memories.
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"My Favorite Field Trip of the Year"
03/01/2019 In Symphony News
Remember the very first time you heard a live symphony – the excitement of seeing musicians on-stage and being moved by the power of music. Last month, over 5,600 fourth and fifth grade students had the opportunity to experience the Des Moines Symphony live on the Civic Center stage, many for the first time.
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Meet a Musician: Elaine Ng
02/01/2019 In Symphony News
I am not sure when I first experienced music, but I can’t recall my life without music. Maybe my very first encounter with music was my mom watching Michael Jackson’s music video while I danced along when I was two-years-old!
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