Rob Cline

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Last week! Ice cream for the kids on Wednesday!

Hard to believe, but this week marks the end of the Municipal Band season. And, of course, we have a wonderful program, including a special appearance by our friends from Red Cedar Chamber Music. On Wednesday, July 31, we’ll be in Noelridge Park–and kids can get free ice cream from Moo Moo’s! The That’s So …

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We’re indoors this week! Join us!

We know the weather can be–and has been–unpredictable for our concerts. So, this week, we’re taking the shows indoors! Join us in the Washington High School auditorium on Wednesday, July 24, or at Kirkwood’s Ballantyne Auditorium on Sunday, July 28. Music starts at 7:30. You can also catch the livestream here. This week, the band …

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Too much news for one headline!

Wednesday night, the band plays for the very first time in Hughes Park! There will be free ice cream from Moo Moo’s Ice Cream Truck for the first 50 kids! Sunday night, the band will be in Bever Park! (Okay, that’s maybe one more exclamation point than was strictly necessary!) The concert will feature…well…check this …

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Rehearsal moved to Tue., July 16!

A message to the Muni Band musicians! Monday’s (7/15) rehearsal has been rescheduled to Tuesday (7/16). More info in your email. Stay safe!

It’s just too rainy!

This week: The name’s Band. Municipal Band.

Join us this week on Wednesday, July 10, at Bowman Woods School and on Sunday, June 14, at Ellis Park. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. and both concerts will be streamed live on Facebook. This week’s program includes music from the James Bond films and from Moana as well as a circus march by the …

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Patriotic favorites at Guthridge and Bever

This week, the band celebrates Independence Day with the help of the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale. On Wednesday, July 3, the band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha. Then on Sunday, July 7, the band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Bever Park. PROGRAM:National Game (John Philip Sousa) Highlights from “Jersey …

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‘Grease’ is the word. Plus, a ‘Frozen’ treat

This week, the band’s own Andy Harris will delight you with an exceptional horn performance on Gary Kuo’s ‘Wingspan.’ The band will also perform highlights from Frozen (perfect for a warm summer evening) and from Grease. Concerts this week are at Noelridge Park on Wednesday, June 26, and Ellis Park on Sunday, June 30. The …

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Week 3: McGrath Amphitheatre and Bever Park

The band’s Wednesday night concert will be preceded by a performance by the Cedar Rapids Youth Flute Ensemble at 6:30 p.m. at the McGrath Amphitheatre. The Muni Band will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in Bever Park. All performances will be streamed live on Facebook. This …

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This week: Johnson STEAM Academy and Ellis Park

This week, join the Municipal Band at Johnson STEAM Academy on Wednesday, June 12, or Ellis Park on Sunday, June 16 (or both!). On Wednesday, the New Horizons Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Muni Band at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The concerts will also be …

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