Heartland Youth Choir

Heartland Youth Choir 🩷 Ages 4–18 | All experience levels welcome
🎶 Building confidence & community through music
📍 Des Moines Area, IA
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Heartland Youth Choir was established in 2003 by celebrated composer and educator Barbara Sletto as a safe, performance-based program for youth to grow their musicianship and character. The foundation of Heartland Youth Choir is six standing choirs for ages 4-18. Each year, these choirs tour nationally and internationally, shine at 3 signature concerts, and perform with Iowa's most accomplished mu

sic-based organizations, including the Des Moines Metro Opera and Des Moines Symphony. We employ Central Iowa's most effective and experienced choral instructors to grow students' musicianship and character! Thousands of children participate in up to 40 performances annually as part of HYC. Heartland Youth Choir produces Iowa’s Meet the Composer Festival, uniting young singers and choral educators from across Iowa each year to premiere an original song by a select, renowned choral composer. Heartland Youth Choir welcomes youth from all backgrounds with a passion for singing. Due to our generous scholarship program, no one has ever been turned away due to financial need. We look forward to meeting future members, families, and collaborators!

Every singer’s journey starts somewhere 🩷 Whether your child is discovering music for the first time or looking for a pl...
06/18/2026

Every singer’s journey starts somewhere 🩷

Whether your child is discovering music for the first time or looking for a place to grow, there’s a choir for them at HYC 🎶

🔗 Save your spot: heartlandyouthchoir.org/join

There is so much more to summer camp than the performances. Sign up quick, registration closes on Monday! 🩷 From daily r...
06/13/2026

There is so much more to summer camp than the performances. Sign up quick, registration closes on Monday! 🩷

From daily rehearsals and learning new music, to working together as a choir and building confidence through singing, every part of the experience is designed to help singers grow.

And along the way, they make friendships and memories that last far beyond the summer 🎶

🔗 Register today: www.heartlandyouthchoir.org/summer

Summer is almost here 🎶🩷There is a kind of magic in a choir community that keeps growing year after year. Voices change,...
06/10/2026

Summer is almost here 🎶🩷

There is a kind of magic in a choir community that keeps growing year after year. Voices change, friendships deepen, and music becomes something bigger than a rehearsal. That is what Heartland Youth Choir is about.

Sign up for HYC Summer Camp before it's too late!

🔗 www.heartlandyouthchoir.org/summer

Join us on June 7 as we take the field to perform the National Anthem before the Iowa Cubs' Sensory Friendly Day game! ⚾...
06/05/2026

Join us on June 7 as we take the field to perform the National Anthem before the Iowa Cubs' Sensory Friendly Day game! ⚾🎶

We're honored to be part of a day dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive experience for fans of all ages and abilities. If you're planning a trip to the ballpark, be sure to arrive early and catch the performance!

☀️ Summer is almost here, and there's still time to register for SummerSongs and SummerTunes!🗓️ Registration closes June...
06/03/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here, and there's still time to register for SummerSongs and SummerTunes!

🗓️ Registration closes June 15

These fun, engaging summer programs give young singers the opportunity to make music, build confidence, and connect with new friends in a welcoming environment.

Whether your child is new to singing or already loves to perform, we'd love to have them join us this summer.

🔗 Register today: heartlandyouthchoir.org/summer

Every singer’s journey starts somewhere 🎶 From playful early music exploration to advanced mixed-voice ensemble singing,...
05/29/2026

Every singer’s journey starts somewhere 🎶

From playful early music exploration to advanced mixed-voice ensemble singing, Heartland Youth Choir offers a place for singers of all ages to grow in confidence, creativity, musicianship, and community.

Whether your singer is discovering music for the very first time or looking for a welcoming ensemble to continue growing, we would love to help you find the right fit for your family. 🩷

Swipe through to explore our choirs for the 2026–2027 season and learn more about what makes each ensemble unique!

Registration is now open at heartlandyouthchoir.org ✨

05/26/2026

We know summer is here when the markets start! 🧡🥕🎶

Ending the season with full hearts and so much to celebrate 🩷🎶 This year brought new friendships, big musical moments, p...
05/26/2026

Ending the season with full hearts and so much to celebrate 🩷🎶

This year brought new friendships, big musical moments, plenty of laughter, and memories our singers will carry with them long after the final concert.

Thank you for being part of another incredible season of Heartland Youth Choir ✨

Day 2/3 -Chante Minnesota TourSaturday, we spent the morning with the amazing Minnesota Boy Choir! Singing together was ...
05/25/2026

Day 2/3 -Chante Minnesota Tour

Saturday, we spent the morning with the amazing Minnesota Boy Choir! Singing together was such a blast. We all made some new friends ☺️

Then we spent the whole day at the Mall of America for some much needed free time for shopping and rides!

Sunday was a trip to the Walker Art Gallery and Sculpture park followed by a concert at St. Mark's Cathedral.

We're glad to be home safely after this fun-filled trip!!

Chante Minnesota Tour - Day 1We toured 3 schools in the Des Moines Metro, and visited a retirement community before driv...
05/23/2026

Chante Minnesota Tour - Day 1

We toured 3 schools in the Des Moines Metro, and visited a retirement community before driving up to the Twin Cities for a tasty dinner and pool time!

Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

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1240 66th Street
Windsor Heights, IA
50324

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

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+15152213922

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