Celebrate America Sunday at MCGRATH AMPHITHEATER with the CR Municipal Band!

*** Corrected event location — we’re at McGrath this week, not Bever. Sorry for the confusion! ***

 

There is something to please everyone this week! Join us on Sunday at McGrath Amphitheater for your patriotic favorites in honor of the Fourth of July, your favorite oldies with a medley from the musical Jersey Boys, a flashy flute solo performed by Prairie High School’s Amanda Happel, and two vocal favorites performed by Lynne Rothrock. In addition to great music, we will also feature a children’s march on the Stars and Stripes Forever! This is a great week to gather folks who have never been to a Municipal Band concert and bring the kids! Concert begins at 7:30 at McGrath Amphitheater!

This week’s program includes:

The Star Spangled Banner and Cedar Rapids Song of Dedication, Tristen Perreault, Voice

Iowa Centennial (Karl King)

Highlights from “Jersey Boys” (arr. Michael Brown)

Chorale and Shaker Dance (John Zdechlik)

Someone to Watch Over Me (George and Ira Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker), Lynne Rothrock, Voice

Armed Forces Salute (arr. Bob Lowden)

The Swiss Shepherd (Pietro Morlacchi, arr. Bruce R. Smith), Amanda Happel, Flute

America the Beautiful (arr. Dragon)

Hit Me With a Hot Note (Duke Ellington, arr. Steve Shanley), Lynne Rothrock, Voice

The Stars and Stripes Forever (John Philip Sousa) featuring a children’s march!

 

Concert Wednesday at Bowman Woods!

This week is full of treats and a little something for everyone!  For those who love the oldies and the musical Jersey Boys we will perform a medley, for those who love patriotic tunes we have saved our best for this week as we head in to the 4th of July, for those who love flashy flute playing we feature Prairie High School’s Amanda Happel, and for those who love great lounge tunes we feature Lynne Rothrock on vocals.  In addition to great music, we will also feature a children’s march on the Stars and Stripes Forever!  This is a great week to gather folks who have never been to a Municipal Band concert and bring the kids!  Concert begins at 7:30 at Bowman Woods Elementary School/ Park!

This week’s program includes:

The Star Spangled Banner and Cedar Rapids Song of Dedication, Tristen Perreault, Voice

Iowa Centennial (Karl King)

Highlights from “Jersey Boys” (arr. Michael Brown)

Chorale and Shaker Dance (John Zdechlik)

Someone to Watch Over Me (George and Ira Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker), Lynne Rothrock, Voice

Armed Forces Salute (arr. Bob Lowden)

The Swiss Shepherd (Pietro Morlacchi, arr. Bruce R. Smith), Amanda Happel, Flute

America the Beautiful (arr. Dragon)

Hit Me With a Hot Note (Duke Ellington, arr. Steve Shanley), Lynne Rothrock, Voice

The Stars and Stripes Forever (John Philip Sousa) featuring a children’s march!

Concert Sunday at Ellis!

Begin your week with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band tomorrow at Ellis Park!  This week will feature trombone soloist Rich Medd, guest conductor Randy Atkinson, and high school vocalist Kennedy Wilson.  Bring a lawn chair and a friend and join us at 7:30!

This week’s program includes:
The Star Spangled Banner and Cedar Rapids Song of Dedication, Kennedy Wilson, Vocals

Slava! (Leonard Bernstein, arr. Clare Grundman)

March from “Symphonic Metamorphosis” (Paul Hindemith, arr. Wilson)

Slidin’ Down the Mississippi (Clifton Taylor) Rich Medd, Trombone

Selections from “The Sound of Music” (Richard Rodgers, arr. Robert Russell Bennett)

Apples (Andy Boysen, Jr.), Randy Atkinson, Conductor

The Picador (John Philip Sousa)

Benny Goodman: King of Swing (arr. Paul Murtha)

Circus Days (Frank Piersol)

CR Municipal Band Concert This Wednesday at Noelridge!

Join us this Wednesday at Noelridge Park for another fantastic evening of music!  This week will feature trombone soloist Rich Medd, guest conductor Randy Atkinson, and high school vocalist Kennedy Wilson.  Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and lawn chair and come out to the park!

This week’s program includes:
The Star Spangled Banner and Cedar Rapids Song of Dedication, Kennedy Wilson, Vocals

Slava! (Leonard Bernstein, arr. Clare Grundman)

March from “Symphonic Metamorphosis” (Paul Hindemith, arr. Wilson)

Slidin’ Down the Mississippi (Clifton Taylor) Rich Medd, Trombone

Selections from “The Sound of Music” (Richard Rodgers, arr. Robert Russell Bennett)

Apples (Andy Boysen, Jr.), Randy Atkinson, Conductor

The Picador (John Philip Sousa)

Benny Goodman: King of Swing (arr. Paul Murtha)

Circus Days (Frank Piersol)

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert Tomorrow at Bever Park!

Join us for our Sunday evening concert this week at Bever Park!  This week features C.L. Behrens on bass trombone who is a Cedar Rapids native and now with the Stockton (California) Symphony! Ryan Miller, runner-up for the Young Artist Competition will also perform on French horn. Bring a picnic, some friends, even your pets if you wish, for a beatiful evening of music at Bever.

This week’s program includes:

Star Spangled Banner, Ryan Frank, Vocals

Five Seasons March (Frank Piersol)

Carnival in Sao Paulo (James Barnes)

Greek Folk Song Suite (Franco Cesarini), Lesley Fleer, Conductor

The Waltzing Cat (Leroy Anderson)

Horn Concerto #1, Mvt. 1 (Richard Struass), Ryan Miller, F Horn

Highlights from “South Pacific” (Richard Rodgers, arr. Philip Lang)

Exuberance (Daniel Kallman), Christian Behrens, Bass Trombone http://www.cbehrensmusic.com/

Mother Goose (John Philip Sousa)

Louis Armstrong Revival Selection (arr. Willy Hautvast)

 

Special performance and kids activity this Saturday at the Farmer’s Market!

Join us for a special performance this Saturday at the Downtown Farmer’s Market!  We will be in front of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art at 10:00 a.m.  And extra special for the kids: arrive at 9:00 to make your own percussion instrument and join the band on “Carnival in San Paulo!”  Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in this free activity!

This week features Christian Behrens on bass trombone who is a Cedar Rapids native and now with the Stockton (California) Symphony!  Ryan Miller, runner-up for the Young Artist Competition will also perform on French horn.  Gather your friends and family and stop by and see us at the Farmer’s Market!

This week’s program includes:

Star Spangled Banner, Ryan Frank, Vocals

Five Seasons March (Frank Piersol)

Carnival in Sao Paulo (James Barnes)

Greek Folk Song Suite (Franco Cesarini), Lesley Fleer, Conductor

The Waltzing Cat (Leroy Anderson)

Horn Concerto #1, Mvt. 1 (Richard Struass), Ryan Miller, F Horn

Highlights from “South Pacific” (Richard Rodgers, arr. Philip Lang)

Exuberance (Daniel Kallman), Christian Behrens, Bass Trombone http://www.cbehrensmusic.com/

Mother Goose (John Philip Sousa)

Louis Armstrong Revival Selection (arr. Willy Hautvast)

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert Wednesday at Cleveland Elementary School

Join us for our next CRMB concert this Wednesday, June 15 at Cleveland Elementary School beginning at 7:30 p.m..  You can find us on the west side of the building.  This week features Christian Behrens on bass trombone who is a Cedar Rapids native and now with the Stockton (California) Symphony!  Ryan Miller, runner-up for the Young Artist Competition will also perform on French horn.  Gather your friends and family for a lovely night out!

This week’s program includes:

Star Spangled Banner, Ryan Frank, Vocals 

Five Seasons March (Frank Piersol)

Carnival in Sao Paulo (James Barnes)

 Greek Folk Song Suite (Franco Cesarini), Lesley Fleer, Conductor

The Waltzing Cat (Leroy Anderson)

Horn Concerto #1, Mvt. 1 (Richard Struass), Ryan Miller, F Horn

Highlights from “South Pacific” (Richard Rodgers, arr. Philip Lang)

Exuberance (Daniel Kallman), Christian Behrens, Bass Trombone http://www.cbehrensmusic.com/

Mother Goose (John Philip Sousa)

Louis Armstrong Revival Selection (arr. Willy Hautvast)

 

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert June 12

Join us for our second concert of the season!  Sunday, June 12 at Ellis Park beginning at 7:30.  This week’s guest artist is alto saxophonist Ann Bradfield(https://www.uni.edu/music/ann-bradfield).  Bring a lawn chair and friends for an evening of great music in a beautiful location along the river!

Our Season Kicks Off June 8!

Join us for the inaugural concert on our new band shell! Our first concert of the season will be Wednesday, June 8 at Greene Square Park. All concerts begin at 7:30. Arrive early to hear the Metro Youth Wind Ensemble at 6:30!

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, picnic, family and friends! There is always something for everyone to love at a Municipal Band Concert. Hope to see you there!

6th Annual Young Artist Competition!

The sixth annual Young Artist Competition will take place on Tuesday, 19 April, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. The competition is open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 9-12 who live in or attend school in Linn County, and participate in their school’s band program.

Applicants should prepare a solo or excerpt 5-6 minutes in length. Use of an accompanist is recommended, but not required. Audition pieces do not need to have a published band accompaniment.

The winner will be a featured guest soloist during one week of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concert season and receive a $250 cash award. Runners-up may also have an opportunity to play with CRMB.

For more information or to register for an audition time, contact CRMB Conductor Steve Shanley at steve.shanley@gmail.com.