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.
Get to Know HYC
A glimpse into rehearsals, performances, and community.
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 low-pressure way to explore HYC's ensembles, make new friends, and discover what choral music can do for them, and no experience is necessary.
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.
Community Partners & Funders
Thank you to the generous individuals, businesses, and community organizations who together make Heartland Youth Choir possible!
Heartland Youth Choir is grateful for the continued support of Bravo Greater Des Moines through their Cultural Enrichment Grant program. This vital annual funding helps make our programs possible by supporting the educational experiences, performances, and resources that allow young singers across Central Iowa to thrive.
Supports Heartland Youth Choir through community partnership and shared commitment to music and youth development. Their support helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities for young singers.
Provides rehearsal and performance space for Heartland Youth Choir. Their partnership gives our singers a welcoming place to learn, collaborate, and share their music.
Through community giving and charitable support, Prairie Meadows invests in organizations making a difference across Iowa. Their generosity helps Heartland Youth Choir strengthen our programming and serve more young singers in our community.
Provides national support for arts organizations and programs. Their investment helps expand access to arts education and performance opportunities for our singers.
Helps nonprofits raise funds through community-supported giving. Participation provides additional opportunities for our supporters to contribute to HYC’s mission.
Supports organizations that enrich the lives of individuals and communities. Their support helps Heartland Youth Choir provide impactful musical experiences for young singers throughout Central Iowa.