Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society

04/18/2026

⏳Less than two hours away! Join us for a special masterclass with Rupert Boyd, returning to Des Moines after nearly a decade.

Whether you play or simply enjoy great music, this is a chance to learn, listen, and connect. You’ll also experience the energy of some of central Iowa’s talented young classical guitar students as they share their work and grow in real time.

It’s a unique glimpse into both artistry and education, all in one room.

More info: https://www.heartofiowaguitar.com/rupertboyd

04/17/2026

A little preview of Rupert Boyd’s playing
🎶 https://youtu.be/tidIMaOgHAw

This is Felicidade by Jobim. While this piece won’t be on our program, it gives you a great sense of Rupert’s style, tone, and musicality.

We’re excited to welcome Rupert back to Des Moines after nearly a decade. Join us for the concert, the masterclass, or both.

At the masterclass, you’ll have the chance to hear some of central Iowa’s rising classical guitar students learning in real time as they work directly with Rupert. It’s a unique window into the next generation of musicians.

🎟 Tickets: https://www.heartofiowaguitar.com/rupertboyd

🌐 Rupert’s website: https://www.rupertboyd.com/

👀 Early look at the program: https://canva.link/yeq0b4lapz45oes

Would love to have you there.

04/15/2026

Join us for a special masterclass with Rupert Boyd, returning to Des Moines after nearly a decade.

Whether you play or simply enjoy great music, this is a chance to learn, listen, and connect. You’ll also experience the energy of some of central Iowa’s talented young classical guitar students as they share their work and grow in real time.

It’s a unique glimpse into both artistry and education, all in one room.

More info: https://www.heartofiowaguitar.com/rupertboyd

04/04/2026

“Remember the name Rupert Boyd…” – The Washington Post

Des Moines, this is a special one.

We’re hosting internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Rupert Boyd for a live concert at Grand View University, and this is a rare chance to hear world-class music up close.

📅 April 19 | 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Grand View University

If you’ve never experienced live classical guitar, this is the perfect place to start. If you have, you already know how good this is going to be.

Bonus: Concert attendees will have the opportunity to join Rupert for a free masterclass the previous day. 👀

Come spend an afternoon with us.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3O6Jm3U

02/14/2026

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Live chamber music sounds better with you.

Happy Valentine’s Day 💙

Join us in one week for The Guitar in Chamber. We'd love to see you there! 🔗 Find more details and purchase tickets: http://bit.ly/4rnsbce

02/10/2026

Happy National Guitar Day 🎸

We’re celebrating by looking ahead to The Guitar in Chamber, our upcoming concert that brings musicians together in a collaborative chamber setting and supports the work of the Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society.

We’re also grateful to Bravo Greater Des Moines for their continued support of the Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society. Partnerships like this help make nights of live music, collaboration, and community possible here in central Iowa.

02/03/2026

A quick peek behind the scenes as we prepare for The Guitar in Chamber.

This concert grew out of a lot of “What if we tried this?” conversations. What if we brought musicians together in a chamber setting? What if we followed where our collective musical voices lead?

It’s a first for the Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society and a fundraiser that supports the work we do to educate, share music, and build community here in central Iowa. Thanks for being curious with us and for supporting live music in our community.

🔗 Find more details and purchase tickets: http://bit.ly/4rnsbce

01/20/2026

She’s just a girl, waiting for warm weather, iced coffee, and live music.

We can’t fix central Iowa winters but we can line up some really good music. We’re working on our first-ever collaboration with musicians beyond the classical guitar world.

Stay tuned. This one’s worth putting on a coat for. 🎶❄️

01/01/2026

12/24/2025

Music brings us together—even when gift shopping gets tricky.
Happy holidays from the Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society 🎶💙