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Music Under the Stars
June 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the musicians of Des Moines Performing Arts for a free concert series with a diverse selection of music, perfect for all ages—just bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets!
June 2: “New Orleans Masquerade”: New Orleans Jazz Combo, Tina Haase-Findley – Guest Vocalist
June 9: “Going for Gold“: Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band, Dana Sloter – Clarinet Soloist & Marisa Cravero – Guest Vocalist
June 16: “Music in Our Schools”: Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band, Irving Ray – Guest Euphonium Soloist & Max Wellman – Guest Vocalist
June 23: “Piano Men“: Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band, Gina Gedler – Guest Soloist & Maureen Yuen – Violin Soloist
June 30: U.S. Coast Guard Band
July 7 @ Lauridsen Amphitheater: “Mama Mia”: Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band, Andy Classen – Trumpet Soloist & Napoleon Douglas – Guest Vocalist
NOTE: All concerts will take place on the west side of the Iowa State Capitol grounds EXCEPT for July 7! That night the concert will be held at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park! ALSO: In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at the Performing Arts Hall @ Drake University.
