Iowa Pride Ensembles
Iowa’s premiere LGBTIQA+ Performance Group
Join us for the premiere of the Iowa Pride Ensembles Jazz Orchestra
Spring has sprung, so come get flung at the FLING!
Ticket sales end March 20th
About Iowa Pride Ensembles
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the mission of Iowa Pride Ensembles is to promote artistic expression, education, community, and acceptance through performance.
We accept members of all playing abilities, though we do recommend some previous experience with instrumental music. Members and supporters of the LGBTQIA2+ community that are 18+ are all welcome to join any ensemble of IPE.
Become a performer with one of our ensembles today!
2026 Schedule
Jazz Band Season: “Swing Fling” Dance
All rehearsals are 3:00-5:00 pm at Indian Hills Jr. High
March 28th: “Swing Fling” Dance @ BASH: Doors open at 6:00pm
Marching Band Season:
Rehearsal Schedule:
April 12
April 26th
Saturday, May 9th
May 24th
May 31st
June 7th
June 14th: Capital City Pride’s PrideFest - Performance
Concert Band Season:
Rehearsals begin Fall 2026.
IPE In The NEWS:
“Coming Out Of The Dark” - Winter Concert
Iowa Pride Ensembles debuts with winter concert in Des Moines
Capital City Pride Parade 2025
Iowa Pride Ensembles becomes the first LGBTQ marching band to perform at Capital City Pride