Sunday looks to be a perfect summer evening for a concert at Ellis Park! This week’s guest artists include the Orchestra Iowa Discovery Chorus singing a medley of Czech tunes, Nathan Langholz from Kennedy High School with a flashy rendition of Chopsticks on xylophone, and TCR’s Peter from Peter Pan (Sophia Lindwall) singing the Star …
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Jun 13
Concert Wednesday at Bowman Woods School!
We are hoping the rain stays away Wednesday for our concert at Bowman Woods School Wednesday as we have some fantastic guest artists and classic swing charts everyone loves! This week features the children’s Discovery Chorus and Nathan Langholz in a flashy rendition of Chopsticks for xylophone. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic out …
Jun 06
Summer is here: First concert of the season at Greene Square Park!
It is one of the surest signs of summer: free concerts in the parks with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band! Please join us for our first concert of the season this Wednesday in Greene Square Park. The Cedar Rapids Youth Wind Ensemble will perform a special prelude concert at 6:30 with the Municipal Band to …
Mar 19
Commission Meeting 25 March
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on Saturday, 25 March 2017, in the band room at Washington High School. Scheduled start time is noon, but the meeting takes place in the middle of auditions and thus may move up or back slightly depending on circumstances. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or …
Mar 18
Auditions!
The City Band Commission is holding auditions on 25 March. We are looking primarily for trumpet and trombone, but we also are in need of more folks on the sub list in percussion. But as always, we’ll hear auditions for any section. Please CLICK HERE for a PDF with details.
Feb 20
7th Annual CRMB Young Artist Scholarship Competition April 18
The 7th Annual CRMB Young Artist Scholarship Competition is coming up Tuesday, April 18. This competition is open to any woodwind, brass, or percussion player in Linn County who participates in their high school band. Please click on the attached flier for more detailed information including how to register! CRMB Young Artist Flier
Jan 20
Commission Meeting 29 Jan 2017
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on Sunday, 29 January 2017, at 7 PM in Marquis Hall on the Coe College campus. Agenda includes election of Chair and Vice-Chair, financials, and setting the schedule for the 2017 season. ============================================================ Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, …
Sep 19
Commission Meeting 2 October CHANGED
UPDATE: Due to flooding in Cedar Rapids, the meeting has been moved back one week to 2 October. Updated announcement below. ==================== The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on Sunday, 2 October 2016, in Marquis 105 on the Coe College campus. Agenda includes (but is not limited to) FY2016 review, 2016 …
Aug 05
Our last concert of the season! Don’t miss us at Bever Sunday night!
Our last concert of the season! Do not miss us tonight at Bever Park at 7:30! Our guest soloists this week are percussionists Michelle Colton and Alejandro Céspedes who are joining us from Toronto. Conductor Steve Shanley will even make an appearance on the keyboard. You will also hear other favorites like the Olympic theme …
Aug 03
It’s our last week of the season! Join us tonight at Taft Middle School!
It is the last week of our summer season! Do not miss us tonight at Taft Middle School at 7:30! Our guest soloists this week are percussionists Michelle Colton and Alejandro Céspedes who are joining us from Toronto. It will be warm, but bring a cool beverage and a friend. Fans will be passed out …
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