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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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    Meet A Musician: Gregory Oakes 04/01/2019 In Symphony News

    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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  • Free Tickets for Furloughed Federal Employees 01/17/2019 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony has announced that furloughed federal employees are eligible for two complimentary tickets to attend a Des Moines Symphony Masterworks concert of their choice. All Masterworks series concerts through May 2019 are included in the offer (subject to availability).

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  • 2025 WWP Food Vendors 08/30/2025 In Symphony News
  • Des Moines Symphony Masterworks | 2025-2026 08/12/2025 In Symphony News
  • Dressed to the Decades Costume Contest! 07/30/2025 In Symphony News
  • Des Moines Symphony Pops | 2025-2026 07/01/2025 In Symphony News
  • Meet Matthew Johnson 06/09/2025 In Symphony News
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