The new season of Muncipal Band performances begins this week with a performance on Wednesday, June 8 at The History Center and another on Sunday, June 12 in Bever Park. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 pm.
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Mar 31
Commission Meeting 1 April 2022
The Commission will meet at 4:30 PM on Friday, 1 April 2022. This will be a working session prior to auditions. Please note that the auditions themselves are NOT open to the public.
Mar 10
2022 Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Auditions
The CR Municipal Band is holding its annual auditions (after a two-year break!) on Friday, 1 April, and Saturday, 2 April, at CR Washington High School. Openings are known for Flute, Saxophone, and Trumpet. But we’re also hearing auditions for all other instruments to help fill out the substitute musician list. We need percussion subs …
Mar 02
The Young Artist Competition is BACK!
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Young Artist Competition is ON for 2022! The winner of the competition will be the featured guest soloist during one week of the summer season andreceive a $500 cash award. Please note that runners-up may be named and have an opportunity to receive a cash prize and perform with the …
Feb 24
Commission Meeting 27 February 2022
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on 27 February 2022 at 7 PM in Marquis Hall at Coe College. Discussion items include planning for 2022 summer season, equipment upgrades, auditions, and budgets. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate …
Jan 19
Commission Meeting 23 January 2022
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on23 January 2022 at 7 PM via Zoom (due to ongoing Omicron variant and difficulty finding a location). Discussion items include planning for 2022 summer season, equipment upgrades, auditions, and some publicity. If you plan to attend, please email our Business Manager as indicated below for …
Oct 18
Commission Meeting 24 October 2021
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on 24 October 2021 at 7 PM at Coe College in Marquis Hall. Discussion items include the 2021 season, budgets for FY21, FY22, and FY23, venues for 2022 season, and some financial planning for maintenance and special projects. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service …
Aug 03
It’s the final week–and we’re headed to Hawkeye Downs!
Join us Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm as we play our first-ever concert at Hawkeye Downs. Or catch the final concert of the season on Sunday, August 8 in Bever Park. Catch the Prelude concert at 6:30 by the Eastside Brass Quartet. The Muni Band takes the stage at 7:30. Both concerts will also …
Jul 28
28 July 2021 Concert is CANCELED
Due to high heat/humidity at the concert site, we are canceling tonight’s concert. But catch us on Sunday night at Bever! And at New Bo Day of Music on Saturday! And you should attend both, because the music is completely different for each day.
Jul 27
Three chances to hear the Muni Band this week!
Join us at the McGrath Amphitheatre on Wednesday, July 28! Music by the clarinet ensemble Lucky Charms at 6:30 pm; the Muni Band performs at 7:30 pm. Or join us in Bever Park on Sunday, August 1 at 7:30 pm. And in between, join us for Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Day at NewBo City Market …
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