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. We are hoping the rain stays away Wednesday so you can enjoy this great concert! Pack up the …
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Jun 23
Commission Meeting 24 June 2015
The City Band Commission will meet on Wednesday, 24 June 2015, at Taft Middle School just prior to the band concert. Agenda includes the end-of-year review as specified in the Commission’s charter. This meeting will occur outdoors at the concert venue. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting may be moved to an indoor …
Jun 19
This Sunday at Ellis!
Join us this Sunday at Ellis Park as we feature soloists from around the band. Enjoy a horn, flute, clarinet, trombone, and even a tambourine (yes, tambourine) feature piece. Bring your friends, family, and dogs and come on out! Concert starts at 7:30. This week’s program includes: Vocalist Matthew Anderson from Linn-Mar High School will …
Jun 16
Next Concert Wednesday at Noelridge!
It’s another beautiful week to come on out to a Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert! Join us this Wednesday at Noelridge park. This week’s guests artists are our very own! Enjoy a horn, flute, clarinet, trombone, and even a tambourine (yes, tambourine) feature piece. Bring your friends, family, and dogs and come on out! Concert …
Jun 11
Come out to Bever Park this Sunday!
We continue our Czech-inspired programming this week with our concert this Sunday at Bever Park! This week features Riley Anderson, vocalist from Linn-Mar High School, and Todd Munnik on Accordion. Pack your lawn chairs and bring a friend! Concert starts at 7:30. This week’s program: Riley Anderson from Linn-Mar will sing the Star-Spangled Banner and …
Jun 09
Czech us out Wednesday at Sokol Park!
This week features Czech music and composers in honor of our performance Wednesday at Sokol Park! Come out for some great music with a beautiful view of the river and downtown Cedar Rapids. Concert starts at 7:30! This week’s program: Riley Anderson from Linn-Mar will sing the Star-Spangled Banner and the Cedar Rapids Song of …
Jun 07
Concert tonight at Ellis Park!
Come on out tonight for another great Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concert at beautiful Ellis Park! 7:30-8:30. Tonight’s concert includes favorites like Holst’s First Suite, selections from Mary Poppins and many more. Bring your lawn chairs, kids, pets, and friends and enjoy the concert! Tonight’s program includes: Star Spangled Banner performed with guest vocalist Katie …
Jun 03
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Season Starts Tomorrow at Noelridge!
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band met for the first time last night to prepare for the upcoming season! Join us tomorrow night at Noelridge Park with your lawn chairs, picnic, and family and friends for the first of many evenings of great music! Concert begin at 7:30. You can always visit www.crmuniband.org or find us …
May 30
Orchestra Iowa Low Brass Camp
CRMB’s own Blaine Cunningham invites all interested young musicians to participate in OI’s Low Brass Camp next weekend! On Saturday June 6th 1:30pm-5pm at Kirkwood, they’ll hold a series of masterclasses and clinics. There will also be an exhibit area which will include some instruments for the kids to try out. The camp fee ($50) includes a free …
May 30
We’re in the Gazette this week!
A very nice article by Diana Nollen about our 65th season and our quest for a new bandshell is here.
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