Founded in 2003, Heartland Youth Choir has been inspiring young singers across Greater Des Moines for over 20 years.
🤝 Become a Community Partner
Help us bring exceptional choral experiences to young singers across Central Iowa. We're currently welcoming 2026–2027 community partners and sponsors.
Register for the Season
2026-2027 Season
Ready to join? Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 season.
Find Your Choir
Learn about our choirs
Explore our ensemble levels and find the best fit for your singer’s age & experience.
Support HYC
Donate to support us
Community support makes our performances & growth possible.
Upcoming Events
Try It Out!
September 13 – October 1 | HYC Central (Windsor Heights) & HYC North (Ankeny)
Not sure if choir is the right fit? Try It Out! gives new singers ages 4–18 a free, low-pressure way to explore HYC's ensembles, make new friends, and discover what music can do for them, and no experience is necessary.
Heartland Harvest
October 18 | Westminster Presbyterian Church | Featuring HYC Choirs
Join us for Heartland Harvest, HYC’s 1st annual fall festival and biggest fundraiser of the year! Enjoy live performances from Heartland Youth Choir ensembles, family-friendly games and activities, local vendors, delicious food, and plenty of autumn fun.
Get to Know HYC
A glimpse into rehearsals, performances, and community.
Voices of Heartland Youth Choir
Hear from families and singers who are part of our HYC community.
“This organization is not just about developing musical skills, it’s also about raising a new generation of kind, intelligent people.”
“HYC has been a huge part of shaping our family and our daughters into who they are becoming. We're grateful for all our experiences with HYC!”
— HYC Parent
“I feel that it has built my confidence immensely in all respects but most significantly in my stage presence and leadership skills.”
— HYC Singer
“Her confidence has grown significantly! She has had opportunities to use her talents in ways that have challenged her personally and on the stage.”
— HYC Parent
Testimonials are drawn from anonymous parent and singer engagement survey responses.