2026/2027: Announcing Season 101

Rich History. Bright Future.

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Belin Quartet Summer Series

Free Concerts All Summer Long!

Tuesdays at 5:30PM – Salisbury House & Gardens (unless otherwise noted)

May 26 • June 2 • June 4 (West Des Moines Public Library) • June 9 • June 9 • June 16 • June 23 • June 30 • July 7 • July 8 (Hoyt Sherman Place) • July 14 (Caspe Terrace)

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A Century of Enriching Lives

Learn more about CMA’s 100-year history in this short video, featuring stories about our founders, our mission, and our future from key members of our community.

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2025 Highlights

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Our annual fund donors are a big deal!

When you make a gift (of any size) to CMA, you help us fulfill our mission and grow the audience for great jazz and chamber music. Community support also allows us to offer CMA Studio programs at no cost to schools.

Beyond the music

CMA in our community

May 5, 2026 in Community, Education

CMA Studio – Centennial Season In Review

A core element of CMA’s mission is enriching the community through music education. Every season, our guest artists deliver free educational events in the community.…
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March 12, 2026 in Community, Education, Uncategorized

CMA Studio Partners with DMMTA

Since 2021, Civic Music has partnered with the Des Moines Music Teachers Association to provide an opportunity for young musicians in Iowa to perform for…
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January 9, 2026 in Community, Concert Experience

Celebrating a Legacy of Piano Greats — The Lauridsen Great Pianists Series

Since its launch in 2021, the Lauridsen Great Pianists Series has become one of the most exciting recurring cultural events in Des Moines, bringing world-class…
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September 4, 2025 in Community, Our People

Civic Music Association Reaches Centennial Capital Campaign Goal

Civic Music Association is proud to share some exciting news: we have reached our Centennial Capital Campaign goal of 2 million dollars! This incredible milestone is…
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