Rob Cline
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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 …
Jul 20
This week! Space franchises collide! And more!
Wednesday, July 21 at The History Center (6:30 UNI student brass quintet; Muni Band at 7:30)Sunday, July 25 in Bever Park (6:30 High school clarinet ensemble; Muni Band at 7:30) This week, Star Trek and Star Wars fans can both rejoice as the Municipal Band performs themes from Star Trek and music from The Mandalorian. …
Jul 13
Vocalist Lynne Rothrock joins the band–July 14 at The History Center and July 18 in Bever Park
This week’s Muni Band performances will feature the vocal stylings of Lynne Rothrock singing music of Duke Ellington as well as Disney favorites. The concert will also feature music by Count Basie and a medley of hits by The Beatles. Join us at 7:30 pm Wednesday, July 14 at The History Center or Sunday, July …
Jul 05
This week: McGrath Amphitheatre (7/7) and Bever Park (7/11)
Join the Municipal Band for a night of great music–including a special appearance by saxophonist Rod Pierson! The Program: Seawise March (Connie Younger)The Lion King (arranged by John Higgins)Arabesque (Samuel Hazo)“Raiders of the Lost Ark” Medley (John Williams, arranged by Jack Bullock)Persuasion (Sammy Nestico)Featuring Rod Pierson, Alto SaxophoneSatchmo! (arranged by Warren Barker)Thunderbolt Galop (Fred K. …
Jun 29
Patriotic Favorites and More! 6/30 at Bever; 7/4 at Guthridge
Join the Municipal Band for our annual celebration of America! You’ll hear patriotic favorites and much more–including vocals by Amy Friedl Stoner. Wednesday night (6/30), we’ll be in Bever Park. The music move to Hiawatha’s Guthridge Park on Sunday. Come early for either show for a great prelude concert. At 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Brass …
Jun 22
This week: Brass vs. Woodwinds! (6/23 & 6/27)
Join us in Bever Park on Wednesday, June 23 or Sunday, June 27 at 7:30 pm for a concert featuring our brass choir and our woodwind choir. Will they settle the age-old question of which kind of instrument is superior? Probably not. But they will play fun and exciting music. Can’t join us in person? …
Jun 20
Tonight’s concert (6/20) is cancelled
Due to expected rain, we have cancelled tonight’s performance. We hope to see you this coming week!
Jun 16
Tonight (6/16) and Sunday (6/20) in Bever Park (yes, really)
Our thanks to everyone who joined us at The History Center for one or both of our Week 1 performances–and our apologies to those who missed the announcement of the late-in-the-game venue change for the Sunday concert! This week, both concerts will, in fact, be in Bever Park. Bring some sunscreen, a hat, and your …
Mar 12
3/13 — Kids Mini Muni Music — Circus!
Join the Muni Band’s woodwind quintet for an afternoon at the circus! Participants will hear the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and Frenchhorn, and they will also get to learn about dynamics, tempos, andarticulations! The concert starts at 3 pm and will stream on our Facebook page.
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