This is the PERFECT way to cap off your 4th of July weekend! Bring the kids and friends out to enjoy patriotic favorites in celebration of Independence Day, KCRG’s Ashley Hinson on “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Coe vocal professor Loralee Songer on “Over the Rainbow,” along with everyone’s favorite patriotic march “The Stars …
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Jun 30
Check out our Musician of the Week!
This week’s Musician of the Week is Kristi Schamberger! Name: Kristi Schamberger Instrument: Trumpet Year I started playing with the Municipal Band: 1998 Occupation: Elementary/Middle School Orchestra Director at Echo Hill, Westfield, and Oak Ridge in the Linn-Mar School District Family: I have a husband, Jason, and a 15 month old son, Colton. They love …
Jun 30
Concert Wednesday at the McGrath Amphitheatre!
There is something for everyone this week! Bring the kids and friends out to enjoy patriotic favorites in celebration of Independence Day, KCRG’s Ashley Hinson on “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” and Coe vocal professor Loralee Songer on “Over the Rainbow.” This Wednesday is also our first appearance at the McGrath Amphitheatre. Concert starts …
Jun 28
New Horizons Prelude for tonight is canceled
The prelude concert from the New Horizons Band at Bever is canceled. But…the Municipal Band concert is still a GO! See you at 7:30!
Jun 26
This Sunday at Bever!
Sunday is your only chance this week to catch the great concert we have in store for you! This week features new Iowa trumpet professor Courtney Jones on a piece composed by Cedar Rapids native Kim Scharnberg in addition to some concert band “war horses” and the gorgeous music from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves …
Jun 23
Musician of the Week!
Check out our Musician of the Week, Melissa Brobston! Instrument: Trumpet Profession: Owner of Melissa’s Music Studio in Iowa City (www.melissasmusicstudioiowa.com) and Instrumental music teacher at Roosevelt Middle School in Cedar Rapids Hometown: Iowa City Hobbies: Latin Dancing Favorite CRMB pieces: Orchestral transcriptions
Jun 23
Concert Wednesday at Taft Middle School
This week features new Iowa trumpet professor Courtney Jones on a piece composed by Cedar Rapids native Kim Scharnberg in addition to some concert band “war horses” and the gorgeous music from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. We are hoping the rain stays away Wednesday so you can enjoy this great concert! Pack up the …
Jun 23
Commission Meeting 24 June 2015
The City Band Commission will meet on Wednesday, 24 June 2015, at Taft Middle School just prior to the band concert. Agenda includes the end-of-year review as specified in the Commission’s charter. This meeting will occur outdoors at the concert venue. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting may be moved to an indoor …
Jun 19
This Sunday at Ellis!
Join us this Sunday at Ellis Park as we feature soloists from around the band. Enjoy a horn, flute, clarinet, trombone, and even a tambourine (yes, tambourine) feature piece. Bring your friends, family, and dogs and come on out! Concert starts at 7:30. This week’s program includes: Vocalist Matthew Anderson from Linn-Mar High School will …
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