R S Haney

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

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It’s Czech Week! See us Wednesday at Cleveland School!

It’s Czech week with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band!  In addition to some fantastic Czech music, you will also enjoy a medley from Rent, Irving Berlin showstoppers, and a flashy xylophone solo by UNI professor Matt Andreini.  We are excited to be back at beautiful Cleveland School and you can find us behind the school so …

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Concert Sunday at McGrath Amphitheatre!

It’s flute week with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band!  The Coe Youth Flute Ensemble and guest artist Sonja Giles, flute professor from Iowa State University, will perform.  Young Artist Competition Runner-Up Sam Kelly will also perform on clarinet and kids of all ages will love the Harry Potter medley and some mambo music!   Enjoy the …

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Concert Sunday at Bever Park!

We have some new selections for this Sunday’s concert!  This week features our Young Artist Competition Winner, Gus Brown, on xylophone, in addition to movie favorites Superman and The Lion King.  Sunday looks to be a beautiful evening.  Gather your friends, family, lawn chairs, and a picnic and join us for a gorgeous evening in …

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We’re on Instagram!

Hey, CR Muni Band is now on Instagram! We are @crmuniband, be sure to check us out!

Celebrate the 4th of July with the CR Municipal Band!

Join us for a 4th of July celebration Wednesday evening from 7:30-8:30!  We have a fantastic line-up of patriotic favorites in addition to our Young Artist Competition winner Gus Brown on marimba and we will close out the concert with a children’s parade around the park to The Stars and Stripes Forever!  Gather your family …

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Join us Sunday at Noelridge!

We begin our 4th of July celebration a little early this week at Noelridge Park, Sunday at 7:30!  Featured guest artist this week is Anthony Williams, trombone professor at UNI who will play a piece by local composer Mike Conrad.  Kids of all ages will love the medley from Moana and everyone will love the catchy …

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Bring kids to Johnson School at 7:00 Wednesday to make their own instrument before the concert!

We begin our two-week patriotic celebration and feature the kids on a piece this Wednesday at the Johnson STEAM Academy playground!  We will begin making instruments at 7:00 before the concert and the kids will get to play with the band on a medley of music from Moana.  Featured guest artist this week is Anthony …

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See us Sunday at Bever Park!

If you love movie music, this week is a must attend!  Xavier High School Band Director Kelli Swehla takes over on the podium for the week with a great program that includes many audience favorites.  Enjoy the fast and flashy Festive Overture along with two John Williams movie favorites, and Neil Hefti’s “Cute” featuring Fabio Augustinis …

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The CR Municipal Band Will Kick Off BBQ Roundup Thursday Night at 8:15!

Join us for a special event and time this Thursday!  Our concert will begin at the McGrath Amphitheatre at 8:15 to kick off the 30th Annual BBQ Roundup.  Xavier High School Band Director Kelli Swehla takes over on the podium for the week with a great program that includes many audience favorites.  Enjoy the fast …

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Commission Meeting 28 June 2018

The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on Thursday, 28 June 2018, at 6:30 PM in the Children’s Room at the CR Public Library. This is the end-of-fiscal-year meeting, which will include an informal review of the year’s spending.