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Closing Concert – June 10th

Sheslow Auditorium 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines

The 9th season of the Zenith Chamber Music Festival at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium is coming to a close, and we couldn’t be more excited to end it with a bang! Join us for this special concert featuring some of the most talented musicians in the area. From the first note to the last, you’ll be captivated by the incredible music that will fill the air. As the season comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on what has been an amazing year of concerts and music-making. We’ve had the opportunity to hear incredible performances,

Elevating Diverse Sounds: An Evening with the Ivalas Quartet – June 9th

Saint Stephen Lutheran Church 3510 72nd Street, Urbandale

Join us for a musical celebration at Saint Stevens! Experience the captivating sounds of the up-and-coming Ivalas Quartet as they showcase their dedication to BIPOC voices in classical music. This talented ensemble, composed of violinists Reuben Kebede and Tiani Butts, violist Aimée McAnulty and cellist Pedro Sánchez, have been making waves in the classical music world since their formation at the University of Michigan in 2017. Be a part of the journey as the Ivalas Quartet performs works by BIPOC composers such as Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Eleanor Alberga. With past performances at Carnegie Hall and

Jazz with Damani Phillips – June 8th, 2023

Killinger Family Stage at the Waterworks Amphitheater 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines

Join us at the Zenith Chamber Music Festival on June 8th for a mesmerizing Damani Phillips Jazz Quartet performance at the outdoor Waterworks Park Killinger Family Stage! Get ready to experience the soulful sounds of jazz as this talented ensemble, led by the renowned saxophonist Dr. Damani Phillips, takes the stage. With a background that spans classical saxophone, jazz studies, and African-American studies, Dr. Phillips is a true virtuoso and a respected performer and educator. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in jazz, and has a repertoire that ranges from classic jazz standards to modern hits. Don’t