Jul 01
This week, the band celebrates Independence Day with the help of the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale. On Wednesday, July 3, the band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha. Then on Sunday, July 7, the band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Bever Park. PROGRAM:National Game (John Philip Sousa) Highlights from “Jersey …
Jun 24
This week, the band’s own Andy Harris will delight you with an exceptional horn performance on Gary Kuo’s ‘Wingspan.’ The band will also perform highlights from Frozen (perfect for a warm summer evening) and from Grease. Concerts this week are at Noelridge Park on Wednesday, June 26, and Ellis Park on Sunday, June 30. The …
Jun 19
Sorry, but couldn’t get the rain to stop early enough. We’ll see you Sunday at Bever!
Jun 18
The band’s Wednesday night concert will be preceded by a performance by the Cedar Rapids Youth Flute Ensemble at 6:30 p.m. at the McGrath Amphitheatre. The Muni Band will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in Bever Park. All performances will be streamed live on Facebook. This …
Jun 10
This week, join the Municipal Band at Johnson STEAM Academy on Wednesday, June 12, or Ellis Park on Sunday, June 16 (or both!). On Wednesday, the New Horizons Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Muni Band at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The concerts will also be …
Jun 06
In 2024, all Muni Band concerts and prelude concerts will be streamed live on Facebook. To find our livestream:1. Go to our page just before 7:30 pm on Wed. or Sun.(facebook.com/crmuniband) 2. If you haven’t already, “like” our page to make it more likely you will receive notifications when we go live. 3. This season, …
May 30
Bring your friends and family (and your lawn chairs or blankets) out to The History Center (Wednesday, June 5) or Bever Park (Sunday, June 9) for the first concert of the 2024 Cedar Rapids Municipal Band season! Highlights will include music from Encanto; an Eighties Flashback (Thriller! You Give Love a Bad Name! Eye of …
May 04
Catch the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band on Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at IBA! Iowa Band Director Friends: Going to IBA this year? Please join us for this year’s headline concert, presented at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, evening, May 9, by the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band. Enjoy complimentary beer, soda, and snacks while you …
Apr 25
Frank Piersol conducted the CR Municipal Band from 1971 to 1993. He came to us as an internationally known band leader and was the perfect choice to continue the good work of his predecessor, Roland Moehlmann. In addition to being a conductor, he was also a composer. During the 1980s, he composed a series of …
Mar 21
The City Band Commission will meet at 5:15 PM in the band room at Washington High School (2205 Forest Drive) on Friday, 22 March 2024. This will be followed by auditions. Agenda includes: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a …
