Memories, Music and Mistletoe - Central Iowa Wind Ensemble

DATE

Sunday, December 13, 2026

3:00 pm

VENUE

Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School

Performance Details

MEMORIES, MUSIC AND MISTLETOE

A Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family

Celebrate the warmth and wonder of the holiday season with an evening filled with beloved Christmas music and cherished memories. Memories, Music and Mistletoe brings together festive favorites, seasonal classics, and heartwarming musical moments designed to capture the spirit of togetherness that defines this special time of year.

A highlight of the program will be a presentation of The Snowman, the beloved animated film whose timeless story of friendship and imagination has become a treasured holiday tradition for generations. Gather your family and friends for an evening of music that celebrates the joy, nostalgia, and magic of the season.

Program

TBA

Featuring

Dr. Christian Carichner

artistic director & conductor

Community Partners

Staplin Performing Arts Center
3650 Woodland Avenue
West Des Moines, Iowa

Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School

Staplin PAC has earned a reputation as one of central Iowa’s best performance venues. Designed with both audiences and performers in mind, this world class venue features a modern layout, large stage, great sightlines, superb acoustics, and the latest technology. Patrons will enjoy the central location, close and plentiful parking, and easy accessibility. The facility is in constant use by student groups from the West Des Moines Community School District and frequently hosts performances from local professionals as well as renowned touring artists.

Staplin PAC is on the east side of Valley High School - on the southwest corner of Valley West Drive and Woodland Avenue in West Des Moines.

There is plenty of parking in the east parking lot and handicap accessible parking is located directly across from the main entrance.

Enter the building through the glass lobby on the East side of the school.