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Concert Sunday at Ellis Park!

This week’s theme is “fast and flashy!”  The band will showcase its technique this week with technical favorites like River Dance, music from Star Trek, Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Jesters, and finish with a rousing circus march.  Soloists Jennifer Cunningham on piccolo and Blaine Cunningham on tuba will also delight with an uptempo polka.  Join us …

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Concert tonight at Noelridge Park!

This week’s theme is “fast and flashy!”  The band will showcase its technique this week with technical favorites like River Dance, music from Star Trek, Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Jesters, and finish with a rousing circus march.  Soloists Jennifer Cunningham on piccolo and Blaine Cunningham on tuba will also delight with an uptempo polka.  Join us …

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Final Freedom Festival concert at Bever park tomorrow night!

Tomorrow’s concert is not to miss!  If you have been waiting for the right week to bring the kids, this is it.  This week’s “Salute to America” theme will feature an American jazz medley, music from Star Wars, (even some Katy Perry!), in addition to patriotic favorites.  In addition a great CRMB program beginning at 7:30, …

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Freedom Festival Concert Wednesday at Noelridge Park!

This week’s concert is not to miss!  If you have been waiting for the right week to bring the kids, this is it.  This week’s “Salute to America” theme will feature an American jazz medley, music from Star Wars, (even some Katy Perry!), in addition to patriotic favorites.  In addition a great CRMB program beginning …

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Concert Sunday at Ellis Park!

Join us at the beautiful Ellis Park for another family-friendly concert in the park at 7:30!  Pack a picnic and your lawn chairs!  This week’s program features Latin American musician Calle Sur, oboist Anna Ausman, and Washington High School vocalist Tim Parr. The Star Spangled Banner featuring vocalist Tim Parr, Washington High School Academic Festival Overture …

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Concert Wednesday at Taft Middle School!

Another beautiful evening for a concert in the park!  Please join us at Taft Middle School for Wednesday night’s Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concert at 7:30.  This week’s program features Latin American musician Calle Sur, oboist Anna Ausman, and Washington High School vocalist Tim Parr.  Come on out to Taft! The Star Spangled Banner featuring …

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Concert tonight CANCELLED

The rain will not let up today!  Due to the weather conditions, our concert tonight at Bever Park is cancelled.  If you are still in need of some great music on this dreary Sunday, please head over to Washington High School to hear the CR Youth Wind Ensemble beginning at 6:30 in the band room! …

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Preview Concert by CR Youth Wind Ensemble MOVED to Washington High School!

Due to weather conditions this afternoon, the prelude concert performed by the Cedar Rapids Youth Wind Ensemble has been moved to the Washington High School Band Room.  Washington High School is located at 2205 Forest Drive NE in Cedar Rapids.  Parking in the north parking lot will allow for your easy access to the fine …

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At Bever tonight: Cedar Rapids Metro Area Youth Wind Ensemble

We have a special treat for you tonight: The Cedar Rapids Metro Area Youth Wind Ensemble! This group of talented high school musicians will perform tonight at 6:30 PM at our usual place at the Blake Boulevard SE entrance to Bever Park. They are led by area high school band directors Jim Miller and Steve …

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Concert tonight at Bever with special preview concert!

Don’t miss our concert tonight at Bever Park!  A special preview concert will be held at 6:30 featuring the Cedar Rapids Area Youth Wind Ensemble.  Our regularly scheduled concert will begin at 7:30 with special guests this week Randy Gabrowski and Amy Schnedel on trumpet and Linn Mar High School vocalist Brooke Almasi.  Pack up …

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