interested in playing with the dmco?
The Des Moines Community Orchestra is always looking for new musicians. The orchestra is a community group made up primarily of devoted amateurs and educators. No auditions are required.
Players pay dues for each performance they play, attend weekly rehearsals, and practice their parts individually. They also help promote concert attendance, help with the after-concert receptions, and support fund-raising activities through their own efforts and contacts. If finances are a problem, we have fellowships to handle the dues obligation
For more information, call Carl Johnson at 515-554-6478 or email him here.
Players pay dues for each performance they play, attend weekly rehearsals, and practice their parts individually. They also help promote concert attendance, help with the after-concert receptions, and support fund-raising activities through their own efforts and contacts. If finances are a problem, we have fellowships to handle the dues obligation
For more information, call Carl Johnson at 515-554-6478 or email him here.
rehearsal time and location
We rehearse weekly from 7:00 - 9:30 PM on Tuesdays at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Rehearsal space is the choir room at Grace. To get to the room, enter the doors on the south side of the building, follow the stairs up to the top floor. An elevator is also available on the ground level.
Please contact the orchestra for questions on membership.
Rehearsal space is the choir room at Grace. To get to the room, enter the doors on the south side of the building, follow the stairs up to the top floor. An elevator is also available on the ground level.
Please contact the orchestra for questions on membership.
concert attire
Unless otherwise specified, wear black concert dress for performances:
Option 1 - A black suit (or pants and sport coat), a white shirt, a long black tie, and black dress shoes and socks.
Option 2 - Black pants and top, or appropriately long dress, or long skirt and top, and black dress shoes. Sleeves should be long if possible.
Other guidelines:
Option 1 - A black suit (or pants and sport coat), a white shirt, a long black tie, and black dress shoes and socks.
Option 2 - Black pants and top, or appropriately long dress, or long skirt and top, and black dress shoes. Sleeves should be long if possible.
Other guidelines:
- Turn in all concert music following a performance
- No perfume or cologne, please.
- Be mindful of stage presence
- Keep stage clear of unnecessary objects
- Project a cheerful demeanor - Smile, and accept audience appreciation with pleasure!
- Music stands for concert day are to be black, such as Manhasset stands. Venues provide stands, but they are not always in the best shape so you can bring your own if you prefer to do so.
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