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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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This week, the 2025 Municipal Band season gets underway! Join us for another summer of exceptional music. Week 1: The History Center & McGrath AmphitheatreBill Carson, clarinet/guest conductorMayor O’Donnell, guest conductor (Wed. only)Jillian Brock, vocalist, Xavier HS Prelude Concert on June 8: Cedar Rapids Metro Youth Wind Ensemble at 6:30 PM Can’t join us in person? No …

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There will NOT be a Commission meeting on Friday. It is postponed due to travel of Commissioners and auditions.

NOTE: DATES HAVE CHANGED! AUDITIONS ARE NOW ON TWO CONSECUTIVE FRIDAYS: 28 MARCH AND 4 APRIL. Click here for updated flyer. The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, a professional concert band that presents 18 free outdoor concerts every summer in Cedar Rapids metro area sites, will be holding its annual auditions on Friday, March 28 and …

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The 2025 CRMB Young Artist Competition will be held on Wednesday, 16 April, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, in the band room at Washington High School, 2205 Forest Drive SE. The competition is open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 9 through 12, who live in Linn County (or attend school in Linn …

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The City Band Commission will meet at 7:00 PM on 23 February 2025 in room 102 of Marquis Hall on the Coe College Campus. Agenda includes: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact …

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