Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Monday September 14

Academy
Iowa All-State Prep Clinic with Casey Maday
6:00 PM

Join us for an All-Sate Preperation Clinic with Casey Maday, Principal Trombonist of the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra and Adjunct Professor of Trombone at the University of North Florida.
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Thursday September 24

Symphony
An Evening with Harry Smith: His Reflections on America at 250
5:30 PM

In September, Harry Smith lends his voice to the Des Moines Symphony, narrating Peter Boyer's American Mosaic as the nation marks its 250th year. Join us on September 24 for dinner and conversation with the man behind the narration. Then hear him on stage September 26 and 27.
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Saturday September 26

Masterworks 1
Season Debut: Unity – American Mosaic & West Side Story
7:30 PM

The Symphony’s 89th Season opens with a celebration of America's 250th Anniversary! Five American composers, including Iowa's own Linda Robbins-Coleman, come together for an unforgettable program that concludes with Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story!

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Sunday September 27

Masterworks 1
Season Debut: Unity – American Mosaic & West Side Story
2:30 PM

The Symphony’s 89th Season opens with a celebration of America's 250th Anniversary! Five American composers, including Iowa's own Linda Robbins-Coleman, come together for an unforgettable program that concludes with Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story!

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Saturday October 31

Masterworks 2
Beautiful Monsters – John Williams & Symphonie Fantastique
7:30 PM

Celebrate Halloween weekend with crackling energy and supernatural frenzy, from John Williams’ Devil’s Dance to Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Sunday November 1

Masterworks 2
Beautiful Monsters – John Williams & Symphonie Fantastique
2:30 PM

Celebrate Halloween weekend with crackling energy and supernatural frenzy, from John Williams’ Devil’s Dance to Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Saturday November 21

Masterworks 3
Renewal – Four Seasons & Bolero
7:30 PM

The Four Seasons and Bolero come together for a program you'll never forget! Plus, Iowa composer Michael Daugherty's Last Dance at the Surf comes to life with evocative choreography by Eric Trope and dancers from Ballet Des Moines.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Sunday November 22

Masterworks 3
Renewal – Four Seasons & Bolero
2:30 PM

The Four Seasons and Bolero come together for a program you'll never forget! Plus, Iowa composer Michael Daugherty's Last Dance at the Surf comes to life with evocative choreography by Eric Trope and dancers from Ballet Des Moines.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Saturday December 19

Symphony
Holiday Brass
7:30 PM

Enjoy our third annual Holiday Brass concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, complete with holiday favorites like Joy to the World, Sleigh Ride and so much more!
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Sunday December 20

Symphony
Holiday Brass
4:00 PM

Enjoy our third annual Holiday Brass concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, complete with holiday favorites like Joy to the World, Sleigh Ride and so much more!
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