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    Program Notes: Edward Elgar's Cockaigne Overture 11/13/2022 In Symphony News

    Read our program notes to learn about Edward Elgar's Cockaigne Overture, then hear it performed live by the Symphony on November 19 & 20.

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    Program Notes: James MacMillan's Larghetto 11/12/2022 In Symphony News

    Read about James MacMillan's Larghetto in our online program notes. Then join us on November 19 & 20! 

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    Program Notes: Adolphus Hailstork's Fanfare on Amazing Grace 11/11/2022 In Symphony News

    Read our program notes to learn about our November concert opener, Adolphus Hailstork's Fanfare on Amazing Grace.

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  • We Appreciate Our Donors! 11/02/2022 In Symphony News

    From November 16 – November 23, we will celebrate our donors and honor all you do to help the Symphony remain a vibrant part of the Central Iowa community.

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    Des Moines Symphony Selected for League of American Orchestras’ Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program 10/07/2022 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony has been selected to participate in the League of American Orchestras’ Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program. Read more about the program and our paired composer! 

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    Masterworks 1 Program Notes 09/15/2022 In Symphony News

    Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 1: Gershwin, Rodrigo & Ravel! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.

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    Symphony Marks First Macomber Concert with Free Community Screenings 09/12/2022 In Symphony News

    On Saturday, September 24, the Symphony will host free livestreams of its Season Debut at three Central Iowa venues. Bring a blanket, share a picnic and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Des Moines Symphony’s Season Debut – all free!

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    Join us Labor Day Weekend for Water Works Pops 08/15/2022 In Symphony News

    This Labor Day weekend, enjoy two evenings of free music in the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park. These free, outdoor concerts on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 are presented thanks to the generous support of Linda & Tom Koehn.

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    Work of Symphony Academy mirrors findings in new national study 07/28/2022 In Academy News

    For years, experts have touted the strong connection between a child’s cognitive development and music. Now, a new study in the Journal of Youth Development confirms the power of instrumental instruction and mentoring in significantly improved test scores for elementary students after two years in the program.

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    2022 Oh Say, Can You Sing? Competition 06/06/2022 In Symphony News

    This summer we are back in person for our tenth annual Oh Say, Can You Sing? Competition!

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