R S Haney

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

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Next Concert Wednesday at Noelridge!

It’s another beautiful week to come on out to a Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert!  Join us this Wednesday at Noelridge park.  This week’s guests artists are our very own!  Enjoy a horn, flute, clarinet, trombone, and even a tambourine (yes, tambourine) feature piece.  Bring your friends, family, and dogs and come on out!  Concert …

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Come out to Bever Park this Sunday!

We continue our Czech-inspired programming this week with our concert this Sunday at Bever Park!  This week features Riley Anderson, vocalist from Linn-Mar High School, and Todd Munnik on Accordion.  Pack your lawn chairs and bring a friend!  Concert starts at 7:30. This week’s program: Riley Anderson from Linn-Mar will sing the Star-Spangled Banner and …

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Czech us out Wednesday at Sokol Park!

This week features Czech music and composers in honor of our performance Wednesday at Sokol Park!  Come out for some great music with a beautiful view of the river and downtown Cedar Rapids.  Concert starts at 7:30! This week’s program: Riley Anderson from Linn-Mar will sing the Star-Spangled Banner and the Cedar Rapids Song of …

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Concert tonight at Ellis Park!

Come on out tonight for another great Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concert at beautiful Ellis Park!  7:30-8:30.  Tonight’s concert includes favorites like Holst’s First Suite, selections from Mary Poppins and many more.  Bring your lawn chairs, kids, pets, and friends and enjoy the concert! Tonight’s program includes: Star Spangled Banner performed with guest vocalist Katie …

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The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Season Starts Tomorrow at Noelridge!

The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band met for the first time last night to prepare for the upcoming season! Join us tomorrow night at Noelridge Park with your lawn chairs, picnic, and family and friends for the first of many evenings of great music!  Concert begin at 7:30. You can always visit www.crmuniband.org or find us …

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Orchestra Iowa Low Brass Camp

CRMB’s own Blaine Cunningham invites all interested young musicians to participate in OI’s Low Brass Camp next weekend! On Saturday June 6th 1:30pm-5pm at Kirkwood, they’ll hold a series of masterclasses and clinics. There will also be an exhibit area which will include some instruments for the kids to try out.  The camp fee ($50) includes a free …

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We’re in the Gazette this week!

A very nice article by Diana Nollen about our 65th season and our quest for a new bandshell is here.

5th Annual Young Artist Competition

The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Young Artist Competition is in only two weeks! This competition is open to all students in grades 9-12 who live in Linn County or attend high school in Linn County and participate in school band. For details, please click the link at the top of the page, or here.

The Iowa Band Law in the Cedar Rapids Gazette

Columnist Todd Dorman wrote a nice article on the Iowa Band Law in the Cedar Rapids Gazette recently. Click HERE to read it!

Commission Meeting 27 March 2015 @5 PM

The City Band Commission will meet in formal session at 5 PM on Friday, 27 March 2015, immediately before auditions for the 2015 season. The agenda will include: Minutes of previous meeting. Financial report, including proposed budget amendments for 2015 and 2016. Report on new equipment trailer. Report on capital campaign for bandshell. Report on …

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