Des Moines Symphony

Des Moines Symphony Enriching, educating and inspiring our community by performing great orchestral music.
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Des Moines Symphony provides concerts and music education located in Des Moines, Iowa.

The hunger for orchestral music isn't fading. It's intensifying. The numbers disrupt the narrative of classical music's ...
06/01/2026

The hunger for orchestral music isn't fading. It's intensifying. The numbers disrupt the narrative of classical music's decline. According to the League of American Orchestras, the number of customer households attending orchestras increased by 14% between the 2022–23 and 2024–25 seasons, while single-ticket sales rose 9% in volume and 27% in revenue, highlighting renewed demand for live music experiences. Learn more about the live music renaissance at bit.ly/Power-Of-Live-Music!

School’s (almost) out! Did you know that students get half-price season tickets?? The Symphony is the perfect way to unw...
05/29/2026

School’s (almost) out! Did you know that students get half-price season tickets?? The Symphony is the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and reward yourself with something unforgettable. Learn more about student pricing on our website 👉 dmsymphony.org/subscribe

05/28/2026

Summer is almost here, which means the return of Iowa’s favorite 4th of July celebration, Yankee Doodle Pops. Get your tickets for the Viewing Party today so you can attend in style with a cocktail reception, gourmet picnic dinner, and incredible views of the fireworks. Tickets available on our website!

Registration is OPEN for Des Moines Symphony Academy's Summer Camps! Learn more about the camps we have available at dms...
05/27/2026

Registration is OPEN for Des Moines Symphony Academy's Summer Camps! Learn more about the camps we have available at dmsymphony.org/education/classes-camps/

Save the date! Join us at the Iowa State Capitol on Friday July 3 for our annual Yankee Doodle Pops! Learn more about th...
05/26/2026

Save the date! Join us at the Iowa State Capitol on Friday July 3 for our annual Yankee Doodle Pops! Learn more about the concert at bit.ly/2026-yankee-doodle-pops! 🎆🇺🇸

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists is a 12-week program designed for and led by creative professionals in Central ...
05/22/2026

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists is a 12-week program designed for and led by creative professionals in Central Iowa. Offered by Mainframe Studios and Springboard for the Arts, 20-25 artists will be selected for the program. Level up your career: apply today!

We love when our musicians and our Academy faculty get out into the schools! In addition to being a professional harpist...
05/20/2026

We love when our musicians and our Academy faculty get out into the schools! In addition to being a professional harpist, Acacia is also an instructor at the Des Moines Symphony Academy. If you want to learn harp, you can register for lessons!

Mark your calendar: Water Works Pops is happening over Labor Day Weekend! Saturday night, the Orchestra will be joined o...
05/20/2026

Mark your calendar: Water Works Pops is happening over Labor Day Weekend! Saturday night, the Orchestra will be joined on stage by 7 Bridges for the Ultimate Symphonic Eagles Experience. And on Sunday, bring the entire family out for Cinematic Magic, complete with a Children's Festival and Des Moines Symphony Concert featuring movie favorites.

Join us at Des Moines Water Works Park on September 5 and 6 for both of these free concerts! Learn more:

• Sat Sep 5 7:30 PM – Water Works Pops: 7 Bridges – The Symphonic (https://dmsymphony.org/concerts-events/7-bridges-the-symphonic-eagles-experience/)

• Sun Sep 6 4:00 PM Family Festival / 5:30 PM Concert – Cinematic Magic (https://dmsymphony.org/concerts-events/cinematic-magic-2)

Happy Staff Anniversary to our Director of Development Renée Davenport! Renée joined the Des Moines Symphony staff in Ma...
05/19/2026

Happy Staff Anniversary to our Director of Development Renée Davenport!

Renée joined the Des Moines Symphony staff in May 2014. She currently leads the comprehensive development program that secures significant financial resources to support the current and future needs of the Des Moines Symphony & Academy. In her previous appointment as Development Manager, she was responsible for the Symphony & Academy’s individual annual giving programs including donor engagement, communication and assistance with development special events.

In addition to her work at the Symphony, Renée works with Des Moines metro-area high school voice students as a show choir director and assistant drama director, and can be seen, from time to time, in local theatrical productions. She holds a Bachelor of Music in voice performance from Coe College and Master of Music in voice performance from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cinderella this weekend! We’re incredibly grateful to have collaborated with Bal...
05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cinderella this weekend! We’re incredibly grateful to have collaborated with Ballet Des Moines and to be part of a community that values and supports the performing arts so deeply. Des Moines is truly special because of organizations like this, and because of audiences like you who continue to show up for the arts.

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Des Moines, IA
50309

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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(515) 280-4000

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