Jul 13
Check out our Musician of the Week, Denny Hodge! Instrument : Trumpet Number of years playing: 30+ Occupation: Business Continuity Manager for Aegon Global Technology, an Aegon company. Family: Wife (Terri) plays flute locally for several churches and theaters, is one of the founders and members of the Marion Chamber Trio (Flute, Harp and Cello) …
Jul 09
We honor history this week with classical, pop, musical, and march favorites! Young Artist Competition winner Lexi Forstrom will perform on alto saxophone, beand member Aaron Ottmar will dazzle you with his fiery mallet technique, enjoy a few Beatles favorites and a medley from Man of La Mancha. Pack a picnic and a lawn chair and bring …
Jul 09
There’s a nice report on the Cedar Rapids Song of Dedication (and the BAND, of course!) up at KCRG. Click here!
Jul 07
Lots of favorites to enjoy this week! Young Artist Competition winner Lexi Forstrom will perform on alto saxophone, band member Aaron Ottmar will dazzle you with his fiery mallet technique, and enjoy a few Beatles favorites and a Man of La Mancha preview. Pack a picnic and a lawn chair and bring a friend! Concert …
Jul 06
We found a lawn chair under the trees not far from the stage after Sunday night’s concert. If it is yours, call Scott at 431-9649 and we’ll make arrangements to get it back to you.
Jul 04
This is the PERFECT way to cap off your 4th of July weekend! Bring the kids and friends out to enjoy patriotic favorites in celebration of Independence Day, KCRG’s Ashley Hinson on “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Coe vocal professor Loralee Songer on “Over the Rainbow,” along with everyone’s favorite patriotic march “The Stars …
Jun 30
This week’s Musician of the Week is Kristi Schamberger! Name: Kristi Schamberger Instrument: Trumpet Year I started playing with the Municipal Band: 1998 Occupation: Elementary/Middle School Orchestra Director at Echo Hill, Westfield, and Oak Ridge in the Linn-Mar School District Family: I have a husband, Jason, and a 15 month old son, Colton. They love …
Jun 30
There is something for everyone this week! Bring the kids and friends out to enjoy patriotic favorites in celebration of Independence Day, KCRG’s Ashley Hinson on “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” and Coe vocal professor Loralee Songer on “Over the Rainbow.” This Wednesday is also our first appearance at the McGrath Amphitheatre. Concert starts …
Jun 28
The prelude concert from the New Horizons Band at Bever is canceled. But…the Municipal Band concert is still a GO! See you at 7:30!
Jun 26
Sunday is your only chance this week to catch the great concert we have in store for you! This week features new Iowa trumpet professor Courtney Jones on a piece composed by Cedar Rapids native Kim Scharnberg in addition to some concert band “war horses” and the gorgeous music from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves …
