Civic Music Association
July 2010 Newsletter
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Belin Quartet Summer Season
FREE Children's Concert
Iowa Shakespeare Experience
2010-2011 Season
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Civic Music Association is a leading cultural organization, with a long tradition, dedicated to enriching people's lives.

We provide a world class, provocative musical experience in an intimate atmosphere.  Our eclectic programming offers something for everyone and delivers diverse
  educational opportunities.

Our community shares a passion for the performing arts.  We are committed to making every experience inspiring and memorable.
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Civic Music Association
1620 Pleasant St., Suite 244
Des Moines, IA 50314

2010 Belin Quartet Summer Season
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The Belin Quartet continues to present FREE noontime concerts on summer Fridays in downtown Des Moines.  Concerts are held in Nollen Plaza or the Downtown Public Library Lawn and begin at 12:15 pm.
 
The Belin Quartet is comprised of five musicians from the Des Moines area, including alternating violinsts John Helmich, Julie Fox Henson, and Tracy Engman-Finkelshteyn, violist Sherida Josephson, and cellist George Work.
Belin Quartet Children's Concert
BelinLogo Belin Quartet closes out the season with a Splash!

FREE!  Join us on the Downtown Library Lawn at 10:30 am on July 30th for the last Belin Quartet Concert of 2010 Summer Concert Series.

Splish, Splash, Strings will feature children-friendly tunes including The Little Mermaid, Pirates of the Caribbean and many more! There will also be water-themed activities, dancing, treats, and an "Instrument Petting Zoo" sponsored by the Des Moines Symphony Academy.
Iowa Shakespeare Experience with the Belin Quartet
Belin Quartet Partners with Iowa Shakespeare Experience
Monday, July 19, 2010 - FREE
FAMILY NIGHT

The Belin Quartet will be featured during the pre-show picnic at the Iowa Shakespeare Experience performance on July 19th.

Gates open at 6pm. The Belin Quartet will begin at 7pm and the Iowa Shakespeare Experience Performance will begin at 8:15pm.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the Belin Quartet and the Iowa Shakespeare Experience!
2010-2011 Civic Music Association Season
Join us for the 2010/11 Season of
Civic Music Association

Esperanza Spalding
Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quartet
Friday, October 1, 2010
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Boston Brass & Brass All-Stars Big Band
Saturday, December 4, 2010
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Dave Holland Quintet
Friday, January 21, 2011
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Cantus
Saturday, March 12, 2011
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Wycliffe Gordon Quartet
Friday, April 8, 2011
Ticket Information
2010/11 Season Tickets
Season Tickets and Memberships are now on sale for the 2010/11 Season of Civic Music Association. 

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Single tickets to all concerts will go on sale August 2, 2010!  www.midwestix.com

10/11 Single Ticket Prices
Adults: $10-45 - According to seating and concert
Student Rush: $5 - Any remaining seats, one-hour prior to the concert
 
SAVE THE DATE!
Partners in Music Education
Jazz on the Rocks with Civic Music Association!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Grand Piano Bistro
FREE

Join us for an evening of jazz and conversation with Roxi Copland inspired by the music of Esperanza Spalding.
Civic Music Association
1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 244
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-280-4020
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