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    Des Moines Symphony Academy Debuts Youth Jazz Orchestra 03/24/2022 In Academy News

    Under the direction of Nate Sparks, the Youth Jazz Orchestra gave its premiere concert celebrating works of the Afro-Cuban tradition.

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    Masterworks 5 Program Notes 03/07/2022 In Symphony News

    Learn about the pieces and composers featured in our next concert, Masterworks 5: Beethoven & Shostakovich. Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.

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    Masterworks 4 Program Notes 01/17/2022 In Symphony News

    Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 4: Immortal Beloved! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.

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    Ring in the New Year with the Des Moines Symphony! 12/15/2021 In Symphony News

    New Year's Eve Pops is back! Learn more about this exciting concert, then ring in the New Year with the Des Moines Symphony and the Music of Elton John.

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    2021 Des Moines Symphony Gift Guide 12/15/2021 In Symphony News

    This season, share your love of music! Shop our holiday gift guide.

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  • Academy Students Accepted to Iowa All State Festival 11/19/2021 In Academy News

    Congratulations to the more than 30 Academy students who were accepted the 2021 Iowa All State Festival!

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  • Donor Appreciation Week 11/15/2021 In Symphony News

    November 15 - 21 is Donor Appreciation Week at the Des Moines Symphony & Academy and we are excited to celebrate all of our generous donors! The Symphony's artistic, education and community engagement programs would not be possible without your support.

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    Masterworks 3 Program Notes 11/08/2021 In Symphony News

    Learn about the pieces and composers featured in Masterworks 3: Beethoven's Violin Concerto! Click to read the program notes by Dr. Richard E. Rodda.

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  • Des Moines Symphony Cancels ‘Carmina Burana’ 11/04/2021 In Symphony News

    The Des Moines Symphony today announced the cancellation of its January 8 & 9 performances of Carmina Burana. The concerts, originally postponed due to COVID-19, have now been cancelled due to continued health and safety concerns.

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  • Des Moines Symphony's Sound of the City Campaign Shifts Focus to Academy Fundraising 10/27/2021 In Academy News

    Read about our Sound of the City Campaign in support of the Symphony Academy.

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