It is the final week of the Municipal Band’s 75th season! Join us Wednesday evening in Hughes Park and Sunday evening in Bever Park. Moo Moo’s Ice Cream Truck will be on hand for both concerts with free ice cream for the kids! Music starts each night at 7:30 p.m. If you can’t make it …
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Jul 27
Sunday, July 27, performance is cancelled!
Due to excessive heat and humidity, tonight’s concert at Ellis Park is cancelled. Make your plans now to join us for the final two performances of the season–Wednesday at Hughes Park and Sunday at Bever Park.
Jul 21
UPDATE to Week 8: TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL and Ellis Park
Due to anticipated heat, the Wednesday concert is moving to Taft Middle School. We were fortunate to be able to relocate this concert, but will not be able to do so should the heat persist through Sunday. In that instance (or in the case of rain), the concert will be canceled rather than relocated. Join …
Jul 13
Week 7: Wed. at Ellis, Sun. at Bever
Join us this week in two of our favorite venues. The band will be in Ellis Park on Wednesday, July 16, and in Bever Park on Sunday, July 20. Music begins each evening at 7:30 p.m. The concerts can be streamed live on our Facebook page.Instructions for enjoying the livestream: https://www.crmuniband.org/how-to-find-our-livestreams/ PROGRAM:Exultate (Samuel Hazo)When You …
Jul 07
Week 6: We’re headed indoors!
This week, the band will perform two indoor concerts–which means neither rain nor heat can stop the music! Join us on Wednesday, July 9, in the Marion High School auditorium. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. with the New Horizons Band and continues with the Muni Band at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, July 13, the band …
Jun 30
Week 5: Patriotic Week!
Join the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha on Wednesday, July 2, or at the McGrath Amphitheatre on July 6, for a performance featuring patriotic favorites and more. The band will be joined by the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale under the direction of Gerald Kreitzer. The program includes “Back Your Boy,” a …
Jun 22
Week 4: Honoring Morgan Jones
This week, the band honors the legacy of Dr. Morgan Jones. Dr. Jones conducted the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band from 1994 to 2010 after a long and distinguished career as director of the Hawkeye Marching Band. He passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 86. This week’s program will feature many …
Jun 16
Week 3: Double Header with Iowa Brass!
This week, join us at McGrath Amphitheatre on Wednesday, June 18, and at Bever Park on Sunday, June 22. We are excited to be joined by Iowa Brass for a double header concert! Please note: These performances have a special schedule!7:00 to 7:45 p.m. — Iowa Brass performs8:00 to 8:45 p.m. — CR Muni Band …
Jun 09
Week 2: Young Artist Competition winner performs!
This week, the band plays at Noelridge Park on Wednesday night and at Bever Park on Sunday night. Prior to the Sunday performance, the Cedar Rapids Youth Flute Ensemble will perform a prelude concert at 6:30 p.m. The Muni Band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on both Wednesday and Sunday. Saxophonist Camden Neff, winner …
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