CRMB Webmaster, musician (tuba & bass), business manager, and former member of the governing Commission.
R S Haney
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Mar 17
Band auditions! 31 March-1 April
Folks, our annual auditions happen soon! They will be on Friday evening (31 March) and Saturday daytime (1 April). The auditions consist almost entirely of sight reading. As such, the process is about 7 minutes for winds, and 14 for percussion. We have known openings for Flute and Clarinet, but we are always in need …
Feb 09
CRMB 2023 Young Artist Competition
Registration for the 2023 Young Artist Competition is now OPEN! This competition is open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 9-12 who live or attend school in Linn County and participate in their school band program. Applicants should prepare a solo or solo excerpt 5-6 minutes long. We recommend the use of an …
Jan 27
Band Commission Meeting 29 January 2023
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on Sunday, 29 Jan 2023, at 7 PM on the first floor of Marquis Hall at Coe College. Agenda: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or proceduresto participate in a City program, service, or activity, should …
Nov 11
Commission Meeting 13 November 2022
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on 13 November 2022 at 7 PM in Marquis Hall at Coe College. Proposed agenda: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact the Municipal …
Mar 31
Commission Meeting 1 April 2022
The Commission will meet at 4:30 PM on Friday, 1 April 2022. This will be a working session prior to auditions. Please note that the auditions themselves are NOT open to the public.
Mar 10
2022 Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Auditions
The CR Municipal Band is holding its annual auditions (after a two-year break!) on Friday, 1 April, and Saturday, 2 April, at CR Washington High School. Openings are known for Flute, Saxophone, and Trumpet. But we’re also hearing auditions for all other instruments to help fill out the substitute musician list. We need percussion subs …
Mar 02
The Young Artist Competition is BACK!
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Young Artist Competition is ON for 2022! The winner of the competition will be the featured guest soloist during one week of the summer season andreceive a $500 cash award. Please note that runners-up may be named and have an opportunity to receive a cash prize and perform with the …
Feb 24
Commission Meeting 27 February 2022
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on 27 February 2022 at 7 PM in Marquis Hall at Coe College. Discussion items include planning for 2022 summer season, equipment upgrades, auditions, and budgets. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate …
Jan 19
Commission Meeting 23 January 2022
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on23 January 2022 at 7 PM via Zoom (due to ongoing Omicron variant and difficulty finding a location). Discussion items include planning for 2022 summer season, equipment upgrades, auditions, and some publicity. If you plan to attend, please email our Business Manager as indicated below for …
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