Founded in 2003, Heartland Youth Choir has been inspiring young singers across Greater Des Moines for over 20 years.
Register for the Season
2025-2026 Season
Ready to join? Register for the 2025-26 season here.
Find Your Choir
Learn about our choirs
Explore our ensemble levels and find the best fit for your child’s age, experience.
Support HYC
Donate to support us
Community support makes our performances and learning opportunities possible.
Upcoming Concerts
WorldSongs
May 17 | Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University
Reserve your seats for WorldSongs 2026 and enjoy an afternoon of vibrant choral music inspired by voices and traditions from around the world.
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.”
“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
“I feel that it has built my confidence immensely in all respects but most significantly in my stage presence and leadership skills.”
— HYC Singer
“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
Testimonials are drawn from anonymous parent and singer engagement survey responses.
Thank you to the generous individuals, businesses, and community organizations who together make Heartland Youth Choir possible!
Support provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
