R S Haney

CRMB Webmaster, musician (tuba & bass), business manager, and former member of the governing Commission.

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Our only concert this week! Come see us Sunday at Bever!

Sunday is our only concert this week!  Join us at Bever Park for a concert that features our own:  Hear Andy Harris perform Mozart’s Horn Concerto and Denny Hodge on Trumpeter’s Lullaby in addition to a John Williams’ medley and circus march all will love!  “Rose Cottage” will be special tribute to long-time Municipal Band member, colleague, …

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Reminder: No Wednesday concert this week. Join us Sunday at Bever Park!

Sunday only this week!  7:30 at Bever Park or join us early for a special prelude concert at 6:30.  The CR Youth Flute Ensemble will perform and do a special tribute to long-time Municipal Band member, flute teacher, and friend Margaret Kegel.

Celebrate America Sunday at MCGRATH AMPHITHEATER with the CR Municipal Band!

*** Corrected event location — we’re at McGrath this week, not Bever. Sorry for the confusion! ***   There is something to please everyone this week! Join us on Sunday at McGrath Amphitheater for your patriotic favorites in honor of the Fourth of July, your favorite oldies with a medley from the musical Jersey Boys, a …

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Concert Wednesday at Bowman Woods!

This week is full of treats and a little something for everyone!  For those who love the oldies and the musical Jersey Boys we will perform a medley, for those who love patriotic tunes we have saved our best for this week as we head in to the 4th of July, for those who love …

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Concert Sunday at Ellis!

Begin your week with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band tomorrow at Ellis Park!  This week will feature trombone soloist Rich Medd, guest conductor Randy Atkinson, and high school vocalist Kennedy Wilson.  Bring a lawn chair and a friend and join us at 7:30! This week’s program includes: The Star Spangled Banner and Cedar Rapids Song …

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CR Municipal Band Concert This Wednesday at Noelridge!

Join us this Wednesday at Noelridge Park for another fantastic evening of music!  This week will feature trombone soloist Rich Medd, guest conductor Randy Atkinson, and high school vocalist Kennedy Wilson.  Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and lawn chair and come out to the park! This week’s program includes: The Star Spangled …

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Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert Tomorrow at Bever Park!

Join us for our Sunday evening concert this week at Bever Park!  This week features C.L. Behrens on bass trombone who is a Cedar Rapids native and now with the Stockton (California) Symphony! Ryan Miller, runner-up for the Young Artist Competition will also perform on French horn. Bring a picnic, some friends, even your pets …

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Special performance and kids activity this Saturday at the Farmer’s Market!

Join us for a special performance this Saturday at the Downtown Farmer’s Market!  We will be in front of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art at 10:00 a.m.  And extra special for the kids: arrive at 9:00 to make your own percussion instrument and join the band on “Carnival in San Paulo!”  Kids of all …

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Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert Wednesday at Cleveland Elementary School

Join us for our next CRMB concert this Wednesday, June 15 at Cleveland Elementary School beginning at 7:30 p.m..  You can find us on the west side of the building.  This week features Christian Behrens on bass trombone who is a Cedar Rapids native and now with the Stockton (California) Symphony!  Ryan Miller, runner-up for …

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Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert June 12

Join us for our second concert of the season!  Sunday, June 12 at Ellis Park beginning at 7:30.  This week’s guest artist is alto saxophonist Ann Bradfield(https://www.uni.edu/music/ann-bradfield).  Bring a lawn chair and friends for an evening of great music in a beautiful location along the river!