The Ottumwa Community School District's 81st Annual All-City Concert will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ottumwa High School Gymnasium, 501 E Second Street. Often considered a rite of passage for both Ottumwa musicians and their parents, the concert will feature selections by the Fourth Grade Recorder Ensemble, the Fifth Grade Orchestra, the Fifth Grade Band, the Sixth and Seventh Grade Orchestra, and the Sixth and Seventh Grade Band.
Pam DeBoer, retired Ottumwa Schools music teacher, will emcee the event. The evening will include recognizing students who received I+ ratings at the annual Ottumwa Solo Days held on February 26 and 27. The Outstanding Performers from the solo days will also be announced.
The evening’s Grand Finale will be the performance of "We Will Rock You," led on the first chorus by the Fourth Graders. The grades 5-7 Orchestra will perform the chorus, followed by the grades 5-7 band. The audience is invited to join in on the final chorus. This event will be a memorable night showcasing young, talented Ottumwa musicians.
Please note there is an admission fee of $5 for adults, while children attend for free. You can
purchase All-City tickets in advance or at the door. This updated admission fee helps support our music programs. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed live on
Bulldogs Network.
Ottumwa Schools’ general music staff includes Mr. Zachary Archer, Ms. Abree Russell, Mrs. Kyla Schafer, Mr. Dennis Vasconez, and Ms. Jaymes Winn. The instrumental music staff includes Mr. Kylee Martin, Ms. Angela McDonald, Ms. Helaina McCoy, Ms. Anne Schroeder, Mr. Luis Varona, and Mr. Henry Weberpal.
Students will receive arrival time details from their directors. We invite the community to join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our young musicians!
