Greater Des Moines Community Band
“Bringing the arts to the community since 1987.”
Music for Everyone
Throughout the year, the band features music for individuals with varied musical tastes. Performances include older favorites, such as marches by John Phillip Sousa and holiday concert carols, to more recent selections from well known composers like John Williams and James Swearingen. There is something for everyone.
News from the Band
2025 Summer Concert Series
The Greater Des Moines Community Band announces the schedule for its 2025 summer concert series, “The Music of John Williams.” The series pays tribute to one of the world’s most prolific modern composers. “John Williams is not only a composer, but he served as the...
Band Performances
The ensemble performs year round. Performances include concerts in the fall, winter and spring and starting Memorial Day weekend, concerts occur on a weekly basis in and around the area at various venues that include retirement communities, the WWII Memorial...
Scholarship Information
The Greater Des Moines Community Band offers scholarships to high school students wanting to further their musical studies while in high school. Scholarship dollars are to be used for private lessons, music, etc. Recommendations can be made by any band member or band...
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Our Sponsors
Many thanks to the companies and organizations that support the band. Their generous contributions make it possible for us to bring excellence in music to our community.
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