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Celebrating the Fourth of July and more!

Wednesday, July 3, 7:30 pm: Guthridge Park in HiawathaSunday, July 7, 7:30 pm: McGrath Amphitheater At this concert:• Hear all of your patriotic favorites as the band celebrates the Fourth of July • Guest vocalist Amy Friedl Stoner sings from the Great American Songbook • Linn-Mar HS flutist Octavia Barbulescu, runner-up in the 2019 Young …

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This week: Young Artist Competition winner Jaeden Hansen performs!

Wed, June 26, McGrath Amphitheater and Sun, June 30, Bever Park The winner of the 2019 Young Artists Competition, hornist Jaeden Hansen, is a recent graduate from Linn-Mar High School. He has been involved in many aspects of the music program throughout his high school career including Wind Ensemble, Jazz 1 (in which he plays …

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We’re ready to go at The History Center!

Still time to join us…or to listen on KMRY over the air or online!

Week three is historic!

This week, the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band makes its first-ever appearance at The History Center, which is now located in the stunning Douglas Mansion (800 2nd Ave. SE). We’re excited to collaborate with this important community organization that preserves and tells the stories of Linn County! The concert at The History Center begins at 7:30, …

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We’re on!

The rain is gone. The band is here. Join us at 7:30 at Cleveland Elementary School for a great night of music!

Cleveland School, Bever Park…and around the world!

This week the band will bring great music to Cleveland Elementary School on Wednesday, June 12 (you might need a jacket!) and to Bever Park on Sunday, June 16. The New Horizons Band will perform a prelude concert at 6:15 p.m. on June 16. At this concert: Enjoy a musical celebration of Father’s Day, a …

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Season kicks off this Wed., June 5!

The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band season gets underway this Wednesday with a concert at NewBo City Market. The market will be open. The band will perform this week’s program again on Sunday, June 9 at Bever Park. Both concerts begin at 7:30 pm; Sunday’s performance will be preceded by a 6:30 performance by the Cedar …

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Commission Meeting 5 April 2019

UPDATE: DATE OF MEETING IS MOVED TO 5 APRIL BY REQUEST OF COMMISSION CHAIR. The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on Friday, 29 March 2019 5 April 2019, at 5 PM in the band room at Washington High School, 2205 Forest Drive SE. This will be a brief meeting, followed by auditions. …

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We’re hiring! Social Media Coordinator needed!

The Municipal Band is looking for someone to manage our social media presence throughout the year. This position is on a yearly contract, pay is $1200 per year (two pay periods, $600 each). Most of the work will occur in June and July, but there will be things to do throughout the year. The Social …

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CRMB Auditions! 29 March and 5 April

The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, a professional concert band that presents 18 (or more!) concerts in area parks, will hold its annual auditions on Friday, 29 March, and Friday, 5 April, in the band room at Cedar Rapids Washington High School at 2205 Forest Drive SE. There are known openings for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Horn. …

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