Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Saturday March 14

Masterworks 5
Reflection – Smetana & Beethoven
7:30 PM

Beethoven's inspiring Violin Concerto, featuring Stella Chen in her Des Moines debut, is paired with Mozart's elegant “Prague” Symphony and Smetana's Moldau for an unforgettable journey through Europe.

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 March 15

Masterworks 5
Reflection – Smetana & Beethoven
2:30 PM

Beethoven's inspiring Violin Concerto, featuring Stella Chen in her Des Moines debut, is paired with Mozart's elegant “Prague” Symphony and Smetana's Moldau for an unforgettable journey through Europe.

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 March 28

Pops 3: In Collaboration with Des Moines Performing Arts
The Wizard of Oz in Concert
3:30 PM

Dorothy’s journey takes on a new life when the Des Moines Symphony performs the famous score as MGM’s original film plays on a larger-than-life screen. Share this timeless tale of the power of courage and friendship with the entire family!

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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Tuesday April 7

DMSO Remix Trivia
Brews, Bites & Brainpower
6:30 PM

Join us at 6:30 PM for Remix Trivia, a free and fun evening of trivia held at Singlespeed! Hosted by mastermind Eric McIntyre, this music-adjacent trivia is the perfect mid-week pick-up...no musical expertise required! Gather your brainiest bunch of friends and fight it out for first place.
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Saturday April 18

Masterworks 6
Hope – Copland & Gershwin
7:30 PM

The sixth Masterworks program brings together the uplifting sounds of Copland, Gershwin, and Heitzeg, with Margaret Bonds’ powerful tribute to the Civil Rights Movement, offering a hopeful celebration of art, culture, and resilience.

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 April 19

Masterworks 6
Hope – Copland & Gershwin
2:30 PM

The sixth Masterworks program brings together the uplifting sounds of Copland, Gershwin, and Heitzeg, with Margaret Bonds’ powerful tribute to the Civil Rights Movement, offering a hopeful celebration of art, culture, and resilience.

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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Wednesday April 29

Academy
Youth Orchestras Spring Concert
5:30 PM

Join us for our Youth Orchestras Spring Concert fearing our Preludio Strings, Youth Sinfonia and Youth Philharmonic at 5:30 pm and our Youth Symphony and Youth Wind Ensemble at 7:30 pm.
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Academy
Youth Orchestras Spring Concert
7:30 PM

Join us for our Youth Orchestras Spring Concert fearing our Preludio Strings, Youth Sinfonia and Youth Philharmonic at 5:30 pm and our Youth Symphony and Youth Wind Ensemble at 7:30 pm.
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Saturday May 9

Masterworks 7
Season Finale: Courage – Alpine Symphony
7:30 PM

Experience Strauss’ courageous storytelling and Mendelssohn’s melodic beauty, with a powerful brass display and the return of Amaryn Olmeda to 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 May 10

Masterworks 7
Season Finale: Courage – Alpine Symphony
2:30 PM

Experience Strauss’ courageous storytelling and Mendelssohn’s melodic beauty, with a powerful brass display and the return of Amaryn Olmeda to 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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