Civic Music Association

2025/2026 Season: Celebrating a Century

Founded in 1925, Civic Music Association (CMA) has been bringing world-class musicians to perform for Central Iowa audiences since 1925.

Our history and mission

100 Never Sounded So Good.

Season Ticket Packages available now! Single Tickets on sale beginning August, 2025.

Join us for an incredible year

This season, we bring you world-class performances by legendary favorites and rising stars.

Purchase Season Tickets
Classical Music Legend

Yo-Yo Ma

Sat, Nov 1, 2025

*Add-on Concert: For best seats and best prices, purchase with Season Tickets.
Photo Credit: Jason Bell

The Sounds of the Season

New York Voices

Fri, Dec 5, 2025

Lauridsen Great Pianists Series

Emanuel Ax

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Modern Take. Traditional Jazz.

Bria Skonberg Quintet

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

Jazz Legend.

Fred Hersch Trio

Fri, Apr 17, 2026