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March 1, 2026 | Young Artists Concert

3:00 PM at Ames City Auditorium

Featuring January 2026 Young Artists Competition winners and the Gilbert High School Choir

CIS Young Artists Competition Winner 2026, Iulia-Fang-Kawamuro, piano
CIS Young Artists Competition Winner 2026, Iulia-Fang-Kawamuro, piano

 

CIS Young Artists Competition Winner 2026, Qimeng Michael Li, violin
CIS Young Artists Competition Winner 2026, Qimeng Michael Li, violin

 

Gilbert High School Choir
Gilbert High School Choir

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2025-2026 Season At a Glance

October 4, 2025 | Meditations and Celebrations
7:30 PM at Ames City Auditorium
Featuring Acacia Scott, harp

December 6, 2025 | Strumming in the Season
7:30 PM at Ames City Auditorium
Featuring Alex Aldridge, guitar

March 1, 2026 | Young Artists Concert
3:00 PM at Ames City Auditorium
Featuring our Young Artists Competition winners and the Gilbert High School Choir

May 2, 2026 | Fireworks Fiesta
7:30 PM at Ames City Auditorium
Featuring Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano

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The Central Iowa Symphony is a community orchestra, united by a love of music and dedication to the art of orchestral performance, whose collective goal is to foster quality performances, offer satisfying musical experiences, and nurture educational and cultural growth in central Iowa.  
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