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 …
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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.
Apr 07
5th Annual Young Artist Competition
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Young Artist Competition is in only two weeks! This competition is open to all students in grades 9-12 who live in Linn County or attend high school in Linn County and participate in school band. For details, please click the link at the top of the page, or here.
Mar 27
The Iowa Band Law in the Cedar Rapids Gazette
Columnist Todd Dorman wrote a nice article on the Iowa Band Law in the Cedar Rapids Gazette recently. Click HERE to read it!
Mar 22
Commission Meeting 27 March 2015 @5 PM
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session at 5 PM on Friday, 27 March 2015, immediately before auditions for the 2015 season. The agenda will include: Minutes of previous meeting. Financial report, including proposed budget amendments for 2015 and 2016. Report on new equipment trailer. Report on capital campaign for bandshell. Report on …
Mar 11
Auditions! 27-28 March 2015
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Mar 04
Commission Meeting 8 March
There will be a short Commission meeting on 8 March 2015 at 7 PM in Marquis Hall, Room 105, at Coe College. This meeting is to formally reject the equipment trailer bids and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.
Jan 09
Commission Meeting 25 January
The City Band Commission will meet on Sunday, 25 January 2015, at 7 PM at Coe College (Marquis Hall). The agenda will include: Budget review and revenue estimates for FY15 Setting the 2015 concert season (our 65th!). Publicity Staff changes (if required) Audition schedules and needs
Jan 09
Commission Meeting 18 January
The City Band Commission will meet on Sunday, 18 January 2015, at 7 PM at Coe College (Marquis Hall). This meeting will cover issues related to the mobile bandshell used for performances, including (but not limited to): Repair of the current bandshell to cover the next few seasons. CRMB taking ownership of and managing the bandshell …
Sep 04
Commission Meeting 28 Sep 2014
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on 28 September 2014 at 7 PM at Coe College in Marquis Hall. This meeting is the end-of-year review, and will include (but is not limited to): Fiscal Year 2014 report 2014 personnel report Sound equipment updates needed Instrument maintenance needed FY15 finance report (year to …