Des Moines Public Schools Performing Arts
Kelly Schnackenberg
Fine and Performing Arts Curriculum Coordinator1
[email protected]
  • Performing Arts
  • Theatre
  • Music
    • Band
    • Elementary Music
    • Orchestra
    • Vocal
    • Music Appreciation
    • Music Theory
  • Festivals and Events
    • Middle School All-City Music Festival
    • Summer Music Camps
  • Research
  • Instrument Rental
  • Teacher Resources

Teacher Resource Page

Please see resources below.

Click on the buttons below to access materials

Resources for Educators

Instrument Resource Directions

Destiny Resource Procedures
Adding Inventory
Qualtrics Repair Link
Repair Instructions

Instrument Rental Agreement
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Instrument Rental Agreement
The Instrument Rental Agreement can be opened in English, Spanish, Swahili, and Burmese.

Payment Forms

If you're hiring a new Vendor to DMPS, they must complete this form FIRST. ​
New Vendor Information Request
Payment Form

Teachers - use this form for festival and clinician payments.

Theater Payment Form

Teachers - use this form for guest speakers/presenters/visiting artists


​End of Year Inventory

Course Pathway: Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music ​

End of Year Inventory Procedures
Course Pathway
New Instruments to Inventory

Piano Tuners

Andrew Wilson, Tuna Piano  
Website: www.tunapianoservice.com  
Phone: 515-577-8421  
Two pianos in each building may be tuned one time per year out of the District Budget. One piano from the classroom, one on the stage. Any additional tuning will be at the buildings expense. Reach out to either vendor listed and they will provide the tuning and bill our District account. Follow the instrument repair instructors for further information.

Vendors

Becker Fine Stringed Instruments, LLC
Contact: Michael Becker     
6567 University Avenue 
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Email: [email protected]
  
Phone: 515-274-9420  
  
Rieman Music 
Contact: Reesa Stanley   
4420 East Broadway Avenue 
Des Moines, IA 50317
Email:
 [email protected]  
Phone: 515-262-0365  
  
Sleister​ Music
Contact: Colton Sleister
2201 W 1st Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 515-402-3412 




Fine and Performing Arts COVID Guidance
Activity Eligibility

Submit all performance dates to Kelly Schnackenberg by October 15th. 

Stipend Descriptions

General Music - Elementary
Band Director - Elementary
Vocal Music - Middle School
Band Director - Middle School
Vocal Director - High School - Assistant
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Band Director - High School Assistant
Head Vocal Director - High School
Head Band Director - High School
Show Choir
Jazz Band

Orchestra Director - Elementary
Drama Director - High School - Assistant
Orchestra Director - Middle School
Head Drama Director - High School
Orchestra Director - Assistant - High School
Head Orchestra Director
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