Music & Arts Events at Plymouth
Heartland Youth Choir | April 25 at 7 p.m., April 26 at 3:30 p.m.
This year’s Heartland guest composer, Leeann Starkey, will work with students throughout each day of the festival, and at the end of the day, the singers will deliver a public concert. The concerts will include the world premiere of a newly composed work by Ms. Starkey, which was commissioned by Heartland Youth Choir for this year’s Festival. Get tickets here.
Des Moines Metro Opera | May 3 at 3 p.m.
Join us for a recital featuring mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce and pianist Allen Perriello. Chinese-American mezzosoprano Sun-Ly Pierce, Third Prize Winner of the 2024 Operalia competition, is rapidly establishing herself as a versatile and dynamic artist in both traditional and contemporary repertoire. Get tickets here.
Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble Concert | May 4 at 4 p.m.
The Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble will close its season with “A Celebration of Psalms”. Western choral music is frequently composed to texts from Christian traditions, and this program features music written to Psalms, a majority of which are known as the “Songs of David”. Get tickets here.
Flamy Grant Concert | May 9 at 7 p.m.
This concert is sponsored by the Rainbow Faith Coalition of Greater Des Moines, as part of Pride Weekend events. The performer, Flamy Grant, is a Southern drag queen with a powerful voice and insightful lyrics. Flamy’s music combines folk, gospel, and roots genres. Flamy’s work has been recognized by Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Entertainment Weekly.
Matins Home Concert | June 1 at 7 p.m.
The Matins end the program year with a concert filled with best-loved choral music from the 2024-2025 season.
Des Moines Concert Handbells | June 7 at 3 p.m.
Join the Des Moines Concert Handbells in concert, “From the Heart: Music of Love, Joy and Passion” at Plymouth on Saturday, June 7 at 3 p.m. The concert is free and open to all.
This concert also takes place at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m.
Creative Arts Camp | July 28 - Aug. 1
Children Entering Kindergarten through 8th Grade are welcome to join us at Plymouth Church for a full week of creativity including music, drama, visual art, dance and more! Register here.