2013-2014 Season

Christmas with the Choral Society

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World Food Prize (invited choir)

The Des Moines Choral Society was invited to perform 'The Laureate Call', a piece specially composed for the World Food Prize by Ben Allway. The performance was part of the official ceremony for 2013 World Food Prize laureates, held in the Iowa Capitol House Chamber on October 17, 2013,   [top]

Masterworks, with the Ames Chamber Artists

The Des Moines Choral Society, together with the Ames Chamber Artists, performed a concert of choral masterworks including the Fauré Requiem (sung in ensemble by both choirs). The Choral Society's contribution included several pieces by noted composer Stacey V. Gibbs, including one piece composed specifically for the Choral Society.  Mr. Gibbs attended one of our rehearsals to help the choir get into the 'spirit' of the piece (see below). There were two performances, one in Des Moines at St. Ambrose on April 5, and one at Collegiate Methodist Church in Ames on April 6.  [top]

A Society Celebration

Our third annual Society Celebration was held at the State Historical Building in downtown Des Moines on May 3, 2014. [top]