Upcoming Events

Virtuosic saxophonist Chris Merz has put together an All-Star cast to celebrate the music of the great Wayne Shorter.

In addition to Chris Merz, arranger and saxophonist, the Shorter Stories band features Jon Ailabouni, trumpet and flugelhorn, Anthony Williams, trombone, Bob Dunn, guitar, Mike Conrad, piano, Dave Altemeier, bass, and Josh Hakanson, drums.

THIS CONCERT IS FREE TO THOSE WHO BUY THEIR 2025-2026 SEASON TICKET BEFORE THIS EVENT.

Join us for a John William's themed Halloween concert with music from Superman, E.T. and Star Wars.

This fun, lighthearted, and funny 45-minute concert is perfect for families with children of all ages. You and your family will learn about the orchestra, how it works, the different instrument families, and what each instrument sounds like on its own. Don’t be surprised if you have as much, or even more fun than the kids. After the show, be sure to join the orchestra on stage to meet the instruments up close. This is a hands-on opportunity for anyone to ask questions to the musicians, touch the instruments, and maybe even try playing one. People of all ages will enjoy this event.

"The Reason for the Season: A Few of Our Favorite Things" is a holiday variety show centered around some of our favorite things about the Holidays. The show will feature singing, dancing, and so much more performed by local talent!

Kantorei is the premier choral ensemble of the University of Iowa, consisting of about 30 to 40 graduate students. The ensemble presents four to five concerts on campus each year, as well as a number of off-campus performances. Presently embarking on a regional tour, the choir is performing for us as the first audience on their tour!

Celebrating 20 years as a brass quintet in ’25, M5 is a world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience every night!

M5 has toured the world—literally—having played across Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America, South America and their home base of Mexico. Their program will mix classical with opera, jazz & pop—a terrific blend for every audience.

Jâca is an award-winning clarinet/guitar duo that combines world music, virtuosity, and humor to bring an adventurous, passionate, and completely original musical style to the stage. Jâca combines the intimacy of an instrumental duo with a larger-than-life energy to create an experience that consistently leaves audiences buzzing.

Brazilian Guitar Sensation Diego Figueiredo is a virtuoso with an infectious, joyful feeling that will leave you amazed and happy. He is an extraordinary star among the world’s greatest jazz guitarists. His superb technique, timing and imagination have made him one of the hottest international names right now. Diego creates a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical music.

The United States Semiquincentennial will be the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. This Washington Iowa celebration will be on of various events leading up to the Declaration’s anniversary on Independence Day, July 4, 2026.

Helping us mark this important milestone, the Iowa Brass will be dedicating half of this performance to Americana and patriotic pieces with all American composers. The remaining half of the program will include contemporary ensemble pieces, ranging from Broadway works, swing, New Orleans jazz and music the band is playing in national competitions.