Community Partnerships

Civic Music

The Des Moines Symphony Academy and Civic Music partner for educational programs providing master classes and meet-and-greet opportunities for Academy studnets. For more information visit www.civicmusic.org

Connecting Kids and Culture

Connecting Kids and Culture is a new initiative developed to provide culturally enriching, educational opportunities for elementary students and is made possible by contributions from the Principal Charity Classic earmarked "FORE Our Kids." The Connecting Kids and Culture program will provide transportation for elementary funding, this program will directly align community based arts and cultural learning experiences to school district curriculum objectives and provide opportunities for educatiors to bring local arts and cultural experieinces into their schools. The Des Moines Symphony Academy is a participating cultural organization. For more information visit www.connectingkidsandculture.org

Des Moines Arts Festival

The Des Moines Symphony Academy staffs a booth in the Prairie Meadows Non-Profit area. During the festival we provide a public Instrument Petting Zoo and musical crafts. For more information visit www.desmoinesartsfestival.org

Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus

Des Moines Symphony Academy faculty provide music for the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus' annual Winter Solstice concert in December. For more information visit www.dmgmc.org

Iowa String Teachers Association

The Des Moines Symphony Academy hosts the annual Iowa String Teachers Association Convention and Honors Orchestra. For more information visit www.iowasta.org

Iowa Youth Chorus

The Des Moines Symphony Academy and Iowa Youth Chorus collaborate on special projects throughout the year. For more information visit www.iowayouthchorus.org

Kidz-Activitiez

This handy resource connects busy parents and caregivers with current classes, teams, camps and events for children ages newborn to 18 years in the Des Moines metro area. Imagine...who, what, when, where and how much at your fingertips any time of the day! Makes planning a whole lot easier! To learn more, visit www.kidz-activitiez.com

Montessori Children's House

Summer and Fall classes on–site

Wesley Acres

Des Moines Symphony Academy Sunday Performances by students and faculty