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50th Anniversary Season |
2025 - 2026 CONCERT SCHEDULE
- Schedule Complete! Check back for the 2026-2027 Season!
Tenor Trombone and Bass Trombone Auditions
The Des Moines Community Orchestra (DMCO) is holding auditions for Tenor Trombone and Bass Trombone for the 2026–2027 concert season.
Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Faith Lutheran Church (10395 University Ave, Clive IA 50325)
Duration: Each audition will last approximately 15 minutes.
Audition excerpts are available below with scales candidates will be asked to perform:
Additional details: As a community orchestra, these positions are volunteer/unpaid. The DMCO rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Our 2026–2027 concert schedule is currently being finalized.
For questions or to schedule an audition time, please contact Lawrence Brennan at [email protected].
Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Faith Lutheran Church (10395 University Ave, Clive IA 50325)
Duration: Each audition will last approximately 15 minutes.
Audition excerpts are available below with scales candidates will be asked to perform:
- One major scale of their choice
- One additional major scale selected by the audition committee
- Bass Trombone Excerpts
- Tenor Trombone Excerpts
Additional details: As a community orchestra, these positions are volunteer/unpaid. The DMCO rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Our 2026–2027 concert schedule is currently being finalized.
For questions or to schedule an audition time, please contact Lawrence Brennan at [email protected].
Welcoming Dr. Jonathon Sturm as DMCO's Next Director!
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The Des Moines Community Orchestra is delighted to announce that after an exciting year of memorable performances in our search process, Dr. Jonathan Sturm has been selected as our next Music Director and Conductor!
After a season filled with inspiring performances from three outstanding finalists, our musicians and board were moved by Dr. Sturm’s artistry, leadership, and vision for the future of DMCO. We are excited for the creativity, collaboration, and musical growth he will bring to our orchestra. We also want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Kara Mather and Joshua Barlage, whose exceptional musicianship and thoughtful rehearsal leadership made this an incredibly meaningful search process. Their contributions enriched our season and reminded us of the remarkable talent within our musical community. Thank you to every musician, supporter, and audience member who has been part of this journey. We look forward to beginning this new chapter with Dr. Sturm and sharing many more memorable performances with you. Onward to a wonderful new season of music! |
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Click here to read an interview with Des Moines Community Orchestra President, Dr. Kevin Allemagne regarding the role of DMCO in central Iowa as featured in Johnston Living Magazine
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The Des Moines Community Orchestra receives support from Bravo Greater Des Moines. You can learn more about how they support arts in central Iowa here.
We also thank the following local communities for contributing to Bravo, which made our grant possible: Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, & Windsor Heights |
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