The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on 24 October 2021 at 7 PM at Coe College in Marquis Hall. Discussion items include the 2021 season, budgets for FY21, FY22, and FY23, venues for 2022 season, and some financial planning for maintenance and special projects. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service …
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Aug 03
It’s the final week–and we’re headed to Hawkeye Downs!
Join us Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm as we play our first-ever concert at Hawkeye Downs. Or catch the final concert of the season on Sunday, August 8 in Bever Park. Catch the Prelude concert at 6:30 by the Eastside Brass Quartet. The Muni Band takes the stage at 7:30. Both concerts will also …
Jul 28
28 July 2021 Concert is CANCELED
Due to high heat/humidity at the concert site, we are canceling tonight’s concert. But catch us on Sunday night at Bever! And at New Bo Day of Music on Saturday! And you should attend both, because the music is completely different for each day.
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? …
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