R S Haney

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

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See the CR Municipal Band Saturday Morning at New Bo City Market!

We make our New Bo debut this Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!  We have a program that everyone will love this week, including selections from La La Land and the Blues Brothers in addition to an Artie Shaw Concerto for clarinet performed by Amanda McCandless! Head down to New Bo to hear us out on the lawn …

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CR Municipal Band Concert at Cleveland Elementary Wednesday!

We are excited to be back at Cleveland Elementary School Wednesday night! It looks to be warm, but Cleveland has plenty of shade. We have a fantastic program for you this week including selections from La La Land and the Blues Brothers in addition to an Artie Shaw Concerto for clarinet performed by Amanda McCandless! …

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CR Municipal Band Concert Sunday at Noelridge!

After a rain-out on Wednesday, you do not want to miss our only concert this week Sunday at Noelridge!  The CRMB is made up of many of Cedar Rapids’ finest musicians and this week we feature three of our own.  You will hear from Joel Nagel on trombone, Laura Saylor on flugelhorn, and Thiago Ancelmo on clarinet.  Feel free to …

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CR Municipal Band Concert Wednesday at Greene Square Park!

What a treat we have for you this week!  Not only do we feature several of our own musicians including Joel Nagel on trombone, Laura Saylor on flugelhorn, and Thiago Ancelmo on clarinet, but you will enjoy a special performance by guest juggling troupe, SMIRK.  Feel free to bring pets, children, and picnics and join us at …

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CR Municipal Band Concert Sunday at Bever!

We are back at Bever Park this Sunday!  Our guest artists this week include Young Artist Competition runner-up Sam Kelly on clarinet, recent UNI grad Brent Mead on trombone, and long-time Maquoketa band director guest conducting a favorite Karl King march.  Bring a lawn chair and a picnic and join us at Bever Park at 7:30! This …

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CR Municipal Band Concert Wednesday at Guthridge!

We are excited to make our Hiawatha debut this Wednesday evening at Guthridge Park!  Our guest artists this week include Young Artist Competition runner-up Sam Kelly on clarinet, recent UNI grad Brent Mead on trombone, and long-time Maquoketa band director guest conducting a favorite Karl King march.  Bring a lawn chair and a picnic and join …

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Celebrate America Sunday at the McGrath Amphitheater!

Our only concert this week is this Sunday at the McGrath Amphitheater! We celebrate America this week with a special children’s march and guest artists The Marshalls Vocal Trio singing some of your favorite Gershwin and patriotic melodies. We also honor our veterans with a salute to our armed forces. This is a week not …

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Celebrate America Wednesday at Noelridge!

We celebrate America this week with a special children’s march and guest artists The Marshalls Vocal Trio singing some of your favorite Gershwin and patriotic melodies.  We also honor our veterans with a salute to our armed forces.  This is a week not to miss!  Pack a picnic, your kids, and your favorite veteran and …

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Concert Sunday at Bever!

Sunday evening looks to be a gorgeous evening for an outdoor concert.  Join us at 7:30 for another fantastic hour of music from the municipal band featuring guest piccolo artist Nicole Esposito and a tribute to the Incredibles for kids of all ages!  Arrive early to hear the Cedar Rapids Youth Flute Ensemble at 6:30.  …

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Concert Sunday at Bever Park!

Sunday looks to be a gorgeous evening for an outdoor concert!  Join us at 7:30 for another fantastic hour of music from the municipal band featuring guest piccolo artist Nicole Esposito and a tribute to the Incredibles for kids of all ages! Arrive early to hear the Cedar Rapids Youth Flute Ensemble at 6:30.  Bring …

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