R S Haney

CRMB Webmaster, musician (tuba & bass), business manager, and former member of the governing Commission.

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Band Commission Meeting 14 September 2025

The City Band Commission will meet at 7 PM on 14 September 2025 in Marquis 102 on the Coe College campus. Anticipated agenda below. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact the Municipal …

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Band Commission Meeting 28 March IS POSTPONED.

There will NOT be a Commission meeting on Friday. It is postponed due to travel of Commissioners and auditions.

2025 CR Municipal Band Auditions

NOTE: DATES HAVE CHANGED! AUDITIONS ARE NOW ON TWO CONSECUTIVE FRIDAYS: 28 MARCH AND 4 APRIL. Click here for updated flyer. The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, a professional concert band that presents 18 free outdoor concerts every summer in Cedar Rapids metro area sites, will be holding its annual auditions on Friday, March 28 and …

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2025 CRMB Young Artist Competition!

The 2025 CRMB Young Artist Competition will be held on Wednesday, 16 April, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, in the band room at Washington High School, 2205 Forest Drive SE. The competition is open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 9 through 12, who live in Linn County (or attend school in Linn …

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City Band Commission Meeting 23 Feb 2025

The City Band Commission will meet at 7:00 PM on 23 February 2025 in room 102 of Marquis Hall on the Coe College Campus. Agenda includes: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact …

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City Band Commission Meeting 15 September

The City Band Commission will meet at 7:00 PM on 15 September 2024 in room 102 of Marquis Hall on the Coe College Campus. Agenda includes: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact …

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McGrath Concert 19 June is CANCELED

Sorry, but couldn’t get the rain to stop early enough. We’ll see you Sunday at Bever!

The Piersol Project: COMPLETE!

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 …

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Commission Meeting 22 March

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 …

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2024 CRMB Auditions

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Auditions 2024 The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, a professional concert band that presents 18 free outdoor concerts every summer in Cedar Rapids metro area sites, will be holding its annual auditions on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 in the band room at Cedar Rapids Washington High School at 2205 Forest Drive SE. Openings …

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