Join us for our second concert of the season! Sunday, June 12 at Ellis Park beginning at 7:30. This week’s guest artist is alto saxophonist Ann Bradfield(https://www.uni.edu/music/ann-bradfield). Bring a lawn chair and friends for an evening of great music in a beautiful location along the river!
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Jun 03
Our Season Kicks Off June 8!
Join us for the inaugural concert on our new band shell! Our first concert of the season will be Wednesday, June 8 at Greene Square Park. All concerts begin at 7:30. Arrive early to hear the Metro Youth Wind Ensemble at 6:30! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, picnic, family and friends! There is …
Mar 16
6th Annual Young Artist Competition!
The sixth annual Young Artist Competition will take place on Tuesday, 19 April, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. The competition is open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 9-12 who live in or attend school in Linn County, and participate in their school’s band program. Applicants …
Mar 15
Municipal Band Auditions
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band will hold auditions in the band room of Washington High School at 2205 Forest Drive SE: Friday, April 1 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. All qualified instrumentalists are encouraged to audition. The band has open positions for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, French …
Mar 06
Commission Meeting 1 April 2016
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session on Friday, 1 April 2016, at the Washington High School band room at 5:00 PM. This will be followed by a working session to audition for new band members. The formal session is open to the public, the auditions are not. Anyone who requires …
Dec 22
Commission Meeting 24 January 2016
The City Band Commission will meet on 24 January 2016 in Marquis Hall at Coe College. Start time is 7 pm.
Oct 05
We Are Nearly There!
The bandshell campaign has been STUPENDOUS! Thanks to all of you who have chosen to support a new bandshell. Because of you and the generous support of the Greater CR Community Foundation, local Rotary clubs, and Hall-Perrine, we are at $135,305, just short of our goal of $150,000. There is still time to donate. We …
Sep 01
City Band Commission Meeting 20 September
The City Band Commission will meet in formal session at 7 PM on 20 Sep 2015 at Marquis Hall on the Coe College Campus.
Aug 01
Last concert of the season this Sunday at Bever!
If you haven’t made it out to a Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert yet this summer, Sunday is your last chance! Pack up the lawn chairs, a picnic, and your friends and family and join us for a great evening of music at Bever Park. Concert starts at 7:30!Sunday’s program includes: Loren Flory, Xavier High …
Jul 29
Sokol Park on Wednesday!
Join us Wednesday night at Sokol Park for our last Wednesday performance of the season! The weather forecasts call for a clement evening, so grab a chair and head on out. The program includes: Vocalist: Loren Flory, Xavier HS A Festival Prelude (Alfred Reed) The Pink Panther Meets R2D2 (arr. Jerry Brubaker) Children’s March (Percy …
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