The 2025 CRMB Young Artist Competition will be held on Wednesday, 16 April, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, in the band room at Washington High School, 2205 Forest Drive SE. The competition is open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 9 through 12, who live in Linn County (or attend school in Linn …
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Jan 29
City Band Commission Meeting 23 Feb 2025
The City Band Commission will meet at 7:00 PM on 23 February 2025 in room 102 of Marquis Hall on the Coe College Campus. Agenda includes: 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 …
Nov 02
Municipal Band mourns the loss of Dr. Morgan Jones
Dr. Morgan Jones, who conducted the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band from 1994 to 2010 after a long and distinguished career as director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Celebration of life services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, at Gay …
Sep 12
City Band Commission Meeting 15 September
The City Band Commission will meet at 7:00 PM on 15 September 2024 in room 102 of Marquis Hall on the Coe College Campus. Agenda includes: 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 …
Jul 29
Last week! Ice cream for the kids on Wednesday!
Hard to believe, but this week marks the end of the Municipal Band season. And, of course, we have a wonderful program, including a special appearance by our friends from Red Cedar Chamber Music. On Wednesday, July 31, we’ll be in Noelridge Park–and kids can get free ice cream from Moo Moo’s! The That’s So …
Jul 23
We’re indoors this week! Join us!
We know the weather can be–and has been–unpredictable for our concerts. So, this week, we’re taking the shows indoors! Join us in the Washington High School auditorium on Wednesday, July 24, or at Kirkwood’s Ballantyne Auditorium on Sunday, July 28. Music starts at 7:30. You can also catch the livestream here. This week, the band …
Jul 16
Too much news for one headline!
Wednesday night, the band plays for the very first time in Hughes Park! There will be free ice cream from Moo Moo’s Ice Cream Truck for the first 50 kids! Sunday night, the band will be in Bever Park! (Okay, that’s maybe one more exclamation point than was strictly necessary!) The concert will feature…well…check this …
Jul 15
Rehearsal moved to Tue., July 16!
A message to the Muni Band musicians! Monday’s (7/15) rehearsal has been rescheduled to Tuesday (7/16). More info in your email. Stay safe!
Jul 08
This week: The name’s Band. Municipal Band.
Join us this week on Wednesday, July 10, at Bowman Woods School and on Sunday, June 14, at Ellis Park. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. and both concerts will be streamed live on Facebook. This week’s program includes music from the James Bond films and from Moana as well as a circus march by the …
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