OFF TO THE RACES

Name: OFF TO THE RACES
Start: 2027-05-02T15:00:00-0500
End: 2027-05-02T16:15:00-0500
Location: Staplin Performing Arts Center

Sun, May 2 2027, 3pm - 4:15pm CDT

Staplin Performing Arts Center

West Des Moines IA, United States

Central Iowa Wind Ensemble

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OFF TO THE RACES

A High-Speed Musical Adventure

Hold on tight as the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble closes the season with a thrilling celebration of all things fast! Presented the day after the Kentucky Derby, Off to the Races combines the excitement of horse racing with music inspired by speed, motion, competition, and adventure.

From exhilarating musical showpieces to pulse-pounding selections that race to the finish line, this concert captures the adrenaline and energy of life's fastest moments. Whether inspired by racing, travel, flight, or sheer musical virtuosity, every selection is designed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Join us as we celebrate the thrill of the chase and bring an exciting season to a spectacular finish.

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Central Iowa Wind Ensemble

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The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble (CIWE) is an adult symphonic band with musicians drawn from the greater Des Moines area. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by a group of central Iowa music educators under the leadership of Dr. Evan Feldman, who led the group until 2005. To this day, the ensemble maintains a strong contingent of educators, but membership has expanded to include musicians from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and occupations.
Recent recognitions include performing under the director of Colonel Jason Fettig, former director of “The President’s Own United States Marine Band” in May 2023 at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference and in April 2024 will perform by invitation at the Regional Conference of the Association of Concert Bands in Omaha, Nebraska.
CIWE annually performs a series of four concerts plus special events. CIWE has expanded its audiences to reach underserved constituencies by partnering with various local human services agencies. They also sponsor a competition for high school students that awards winners cash prizes.
The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) not- for-profit organization registered as a corporation in the State of Iowa.

Mission

To build lifelong engagement in the arts by providing meaningful and challenging concert band experiences.

Vision

The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble will be the Midwest’s premier wind ensemble performing conscientious programming to appreciative, loyal, and diverse audiences.