R S Haney

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

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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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Auditions! 27-28 March 2015

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Commission Meeting 8 March

There will be a short Commission meeting on 8 March 2015 at 7 PM in Marquis Hall, Room 105, at Coe College. This meeting is to formally reject the equipment trailer bids and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

Commission Meeting 25 January

The City Band Commission will meet on Sunday, 25 January 2015, at 7 PM at Coe College (Marquis Hall). The agenda will include: Budget review and revenue estimates for FY15 Setting the 2015 concert season (our 65th!). Publicity Staff changes (if required) Audition schedules and needs

Commission Meeting 18 January

The City Band Commission will meet  on Sunday, 18 January 2015, at 7 PM at Coe College (Marquis Hall). This meeting will cover issues related to the mobile bandshell used for performances, including (but not limited to): Repair of the current bandshell to cover the next few seasons. CRMB taking ownership of and managing the bandshell …

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Commission Meeting 28 Sep 2014

The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on 28 September 2014 at 7 PM at Coe College in Marquis Hall. This meeting is the end-of-year review, and will include (but is not limited to): Fiscal Year 2014 report 2014 personnel report Sound equipment updates needed Instrument maintenance needed FY15 finance report (year to …

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Final Concert of the Summer Tomorrow at Bever Park!

Do not miss our final concert of this season!  This week will not only feature a variety of favorites, but will feature three members of the band on solo pieces!  Pack your lawn chairs, picnics, and the kids and join us at 7:30 tomorrow evening at Bever Park! Come early to hear the Coe College …

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