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• Opus Concert Café
  119 Third Ave. SE , Cedar Rapids
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  The Concert Hall at College Community
  401 76th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids
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• Classical Guitar Masterclass with Vladislav Blaha

  <p>Vladisla Blaha, Czech classical guitar master, presents a masterclass for local guitarists and interested others. &nbsp;Considered worldwide as one of the preeminent performers, Mr. Blaha shares his expertise and knowledge with the local community. &nbsp;Come as a participant or observer and leave with greater understanding and enthusiasm. &nbsp; Free for observer, $25.00/half hour as participant.</p> 2020-01-02 11:30:00 -0600

  1/25/20 2020-01-25 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Opus Concert Café

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Coe Concert Choir Concert

  2019-10-01 20:00:00 -0500

  4/18/20 2020-04-18 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• ICDA Youth Choir Festival Concert

  <p>All Day Festival Evening Concert - Cost $5 for adults and $2 for K-12 students</p> 2019-09-24 20:30:00 -0500

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

  5.0

• ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT

  <h5>A TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!</h5><p>Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like&nbsp;<em>Frozen</em>,&nbsp;<em>Beauty &amp; the Beast</em>,&nbsp;<em>Mary Poppins</em> plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers &amp; Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best known film music in cinematic history. We invite you to be enchanted with this full-length concert and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. . . live in concert!</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  2/22/20 2020-02-22 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  PARAMOUNT THEATRE

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Jazz Summit Grand Finale Concert

  <p>3 Day Event 2/27-2/29 &nbsp;in Marquis Hall Classrooms, Daehler-Kitchin, Dows. and Sinclair Auditorium.</p><p>Finale Concert Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Senior Citizens and students. Free to Coe faculty, staff, and students.</p> 2019-10-01 20:30:00 -0500

  2/29/20 2020-02-29 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Keyboard Festival Faculty Concert

  <p>Coe Keyboard Faculty present a concert.</p> 2019-09-24 20:00:00 -0500

  1/31/20 2020-01-31 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• SHUTTLEWORTH CHAMBER SERIES: COVALENT BLOOM

  <p>Blossom in a celebration of Spring with the Chamber Players of Orchestra Iowa in a Covalent Bloom Chamber concert that includes the first Beethoven String Quartet, and the Fantaisie for Harp and Violin by Saint-Saëns. Also on the program is Amy Beach’s Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet, and Miguel del Aguilar’s&nbsp;<em>Submerged</em> for Harp, Viola and Flute.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>A.&nbsp;BEACH</strong><br>Theme &amp; Variations</p><p><strong>AGUILAR</strong><br><em>Submerged</em></p><p><strong>SAINT-SAENS</strong><br><em>Fantaisie</em> for Harp &amp; Violin</p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 1</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under or College Students are eligible for $10 Tickets. Subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  3/28/20 2020-03-28 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Opus Concert Café

  Cedar Rapids

  10

• Keyboard Festival Faculty & Student Concert

  <p>Coe keyboard faculty and students present a concert.</p> 2019-09-24 20:00:00 -0500

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

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• Piano Sundays

  <p>Now in its 13th year, the Piano Sundays concert series at the Old Capitol Museum has showcased the most talented University of Iowa faculty and students in the UI School of Music. Each concert is supported by West Music of Coralville and presents a unique set of musical selections ranging from Back to Bartok, Jenni to Ginastera, Mozart to Mussorgsky, and more!<br><br>2019-2020 Series:<br>September 29th - Ksenia Nosikova, Tammie Walker and UI piano students<br>November 3rd – MTNA State winners<br>February 2nd- Rene Lecuona and Studio<br>March 1st - Uriel Tsachor and Studio<br>April 5th- Alan Huckleberry and Studio</p> 2019-09-09 14:30:00 -0500

  2/02/20 2020-02-02 13:30:00 -0600

  1:30 p.m.

  Old Capitol Museum

  Iowa City

  0.0 0

• Czech guitarist Vladislav Bláha to performs at NCSML Jan. 23

  <p>Internationally renowned Czech guitarist Vladislav Bláha will perform at the Museum from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 23. Bláha’s concert will commemorate the closing of our exhibition, <em>Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the GUITAR</em>.</p><p>The exhibit closes on January 26.</p><p>Bláha has performed in prestigious halls all over the world, including Carnegie Hall. He is a docent at the Janacek Academy of Music and the Brno Conservatoire, gives masterclasses at music colleges, and performs at festivals around the globe.&nbsp;</p><p>The cost to attend Music @ the Museum is $8 per person for Museum members, $12 per person for non-members.</p> 2020-01-16 20:00:00 -0600

  1/23/20 2020-01-23 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

  8

• ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS III: BEETHOVEN 250

  <h5>BEAUTIFUL &amp; TRIUMPHANT!</h5><p>The much acclaimed and award-winning Bulgarian violinist Bella Hristova, joins Orchestra Iowa in a January Masterworks Beethoven 250 concert with a spell-binding performance of the masterwork Sibelius Violin Concerto. The orchestra will also start off a year of celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with a performance of his glorious Symphony #7.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>PANUFNIK</strong><br><em>Landscape</em></p><p><strong>SIBELIUS</strong><br>Violin Concerto<br>Bella Hristova, Violin</p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>Symphony No. 7</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under are eligible for a&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  1/31/20 2020-01-31 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  Coralville

  0

• Music @ the Museum: Vladislav Bláha Concert

  <p>Help us commemorate the closing of our exhibition, <em>Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the GUITAR</em> with an evening of Czech &amp; Slovak music. Internationally renowned Czech guitarist, Vladislav Bláha, has performed in some of the most prestigious halls in over 45 countries, including Carnegie Hall. He is a Professor of the Guitar at Brno Conservatory and a lecturer at the Janáček Academy of Music in Brno, he frequently gives masterclasses on music colleges and performs on festivals all over the World. </p> 2019-12-20 20:00:00 -0600

  1/23/20 2020-01-23 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

  8

• Faculty Recital

  <p dir="ltr">Faculty Recital</p><p dir="ltr">Benjamin Laur, baritone</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – Ringer Recital Studio</p><p dir="ltr">Hear the sounds of Benjamin Laur in a wonderful solo recital.</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public.</p>

  2/25/20 2020-02-25 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Ringer Recital Studio, Armstrong Hall

  Mount Vernon

  0.0 0

• ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS III: BEETHOVEN 250

  <ul><li><section><h5>BEAUTIFUL &amp; TRIUMPHANT!</h5><p>The much acclaimed and award-winning Bulgarian violinist Bella Hristova, joins Orchestra Iowa in a January Masterworks Beethoven 250 concert with a spell-binding performance of the masterwork Sibelius Violin Concerto. The orchestra will also start off a year of celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with a performance of his glorious Symphony #7.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>PANUFNIK</strong><br><em>Landscape</em></p><p><strong>SIBELIUS</strong><br>Violin Concerto<br>Bella Hristova, Violin</p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>Symphony No. 7</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under are eligible for a&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p></section></li></ul>

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  PARAMOUNT THEATRE

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• The Everly Set, Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association

  <p>This is the fifth concert in the 2019-2020 Cedar &nbsp;Rapids Community Concert Association. &nbsp;Come and enjoy this tribute to the Everly Brothers with their supercharged 2-part harmonies. The Everly Set, stars Sean Altman (founder of Rockapella) and Jack Skuller plus drums and bass. This fun, familiar and friendly concert is influenced by the Beatles, Simon &amp; Garfunkel, The Beach Boys &amp; The Bee Gees. Come sing along to, <em>Bye, Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clown, All I Have To Do Is Dream,&nbsp;</em>and <em>When Will I Be Loved.</em></p> 2019-12-26 21:30:00 -0600

  5/04/20 2020-05-04 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  PARAMOUNT THEATRE

  Cedar Rapids

  30.0

• Symphonic Orchestra and Choral Concert

  <p dir="ltr">Symphony Orchestra and Choral Concert with guest choirs from Solon High School and Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – King Chapel</p><p dir="ltr">Joining the Cornell College ensembles in a performance of the large-scale work "Gloria" by Karl Jenkins will be the Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School and Solon High School choirs, both directed by Cornell alumni.</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public.</p>

  4/17/20 2020-04-17 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Cornell College, King Chapel

  Mount Vernon

  0.0 0

• ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS VI: RACH 3

  <h5>JOYCE YANG’S EXCITING ENCORE!</h5><p>Beloved pianist from a couple years ago, Joyce Yang returns to Orchestra Iowa to perform Rachmaninoff’s monumentally difficult Piano Concerto No. 3. The final masterworks concert of the season,&nbsp;RACH&nbsp;3, also includes the lyrical Brahms Symphony No. 1.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>G.L.&nbsp;FRANK</strong><br>Coqueteos from Leyendas:&nbsp;<em>An Andean Walkabout</em></p><p><strong>BRAHMS</strong><br>Symphony No. 1</p><p><strong>RACHMANINOFF</strong><br>Piano Concerto No. 3<br>Joyce Yang, Piano</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under are eligible for a&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  5/29/20 2020-05-29 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  Coralville

  0

• Festival of Bands: Kirkwood/Coe Jazz Ensemble Concert

  2019-10-01 20:30:00 -0500

  4/02/20 2020-04-02 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• 2020 Compeer Sound of Friendship Concert and Dessert Reception

  <p>Compeer of Johnson County's 2020 Sound of Friendship Concert and Dessert Reception is holding its annual fundraiser on Feb 29 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. &nbsp;Music is provided by local performers that include Kol Shira, UI Pan American Steel Drum Band, Old Capitol Men's Chorus, Kevin B.F. Burt, and Al Zimmerman. &nbsp;Following the concert, attendees enjoy feasting on delicious desserts provided by local businesses.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-17 21:00:00 -0600

  2/29/20 2020-02-29 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

  Iowa City

  20.0

• Symphonic Band Concert

  <p dir="ltr">Symphonic Band Concert</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – King Chapel</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public</p>

  4/03/20 2020-04-03 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Cornell College, King Chapel

  Mount Vernon

  0.0 0

• Preucil School's 46th Annual String Concert

  <p>You are invited to the Preucil School of Music’s 46th Annual String Concert! The Preucil School of Music, established in 1975, is internationally known for excellence and offers a wide range of Suzuki method-based instrument lessons, group classes, orchestras, and chamber music for all ages. This concert will feature over 200 students with ages ranging from 3-18 playing violin, viola, cello and bass. This event is free and open to the public.</p> 2019-12-10 16:30:00 -0600

  2/09/20 2020-02-09 14:00:00 -0600

  2:00 p.m.

  Hancher Auditorium

  Iowa City

  0.0 0

• Steel Drum Ensemble Concert

  <p dir="ltr">Steel Drum Ensembles Concert</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – King Chapel</p><p dir="ltr">Cornell's active steel drum program is one of the most sought-after performing groups on campus. The steel drum program has been a part of the Cornell College Music Department for 20 years and its bands have toured extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally. Directed by Dr. Martin Hearne.</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public.</p>

  2/22/20 2020-02-22 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Cornell College, King Chapel

  Mount Vernon

  0.0 0

• Piano Sundays

  <p>Now in its 13th year, the Piano Sundays concert series at the Old Capitol Museum has showcased the most talented University of Iowa faculty and students in the UI School of Music. Each concert is supported by West Music of Coralville and presents a unique set of musical selections ranging from Back to Bartok, Jenni to Ginastera, Mozart to Mussorgsky, and more!<br><br>2019-2020 Series:<br>September 29th - Ksenia Nosikova, Tammie Walker and UI piano students<br>November 3rd – MTNA State winners<br>February 2nd- Rene Lecuona and Studio<br>March 1st - Uriel Tsachor and Studio<br>April 5th- Alan Huckleberry and Studio</p> 2019-09-09 14:30:00 -0500

  3/01/20 2020-03-01 13:30:00 -0600

  1:30 p.m.

  Old Capitol Museum

  Iowa City

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• Piano Sunday

  <p>Now in its 13th year, the Piano Sundays concert series at the Old Capitol Museum has showcased the most talented University of Iowa faculty and students in the UI School of Music. Each concert is supported by West Music of Coralville and presents a unique set of musical selections ranging from Back to Bartok, Jenni to Ginastera, Mozart to Mussorgsky, and more!<br><br>2019-2020 Series:<br>September 29th - Ksenia Nosikova, Tammie Walker and UI piano students<br>November 3rd – MTNA State winners<br>February 2nd- Rene Lecuona and Studio<br>March 1st - Uriel Tsachor and Studio<br>April 5th- Alan Huckleberry and Studio</p> 2019-09-09 14:30:00 -0500

  3/05/20 2020-03-05 13:30:00 -0600

  1:30 p.m.

  Old Capitol Museum

  Iowa City

  0.0 0

• Tony DeSare, Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association

  <p>This is the third concert in the 2019-2020 Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association.&nbsp; This trio, led by pianist/singer Tony DeSare plus guitar plus bass, was named A Rising Star by Downbeat Magazine. Tony has headlined Carnegie Hall, many orchestras, clubs and Prairie Home Companion He is an award-winning composer penning the theme for My Date With Drew and several Hallmark Channel soundtracks Tony has enjoyed 2 very successful tours for Allied giving a fresh take on old school class. His I Love a Piano program includes <em>I Love A Piano</em>, by Irving Berlin; <em>Kiss</em> by Prince; How Deep Is Your Love, by The Bee Gees, <em>Imagine</em> by John Lennon and a Elton John Medley.</p> 2019-12-26 21:30:00 -0600

  3/13/20 2020-03-13 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  PARAMOUNT THEATRE

  Cedar Rapids

  30.0

• Compeer 2020's Sound of Friendship Concert and Dessert Reception

  <p>Compeer of Johnson County is holding its annual Sound of Friendship Concert and Dessert Reception on Feb. 29 at St Andrew Presbyterian Church.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-17 21:00:00 -0600

  2/29/20 2020-02-29 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

  Iowa City

  20.0

• ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT

  <h5>A TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!</h5><p>Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like&nbsp;<em>Frozen</em>,&nbsp;<em>Beauty &amp; the Beast</em>,&nbsp;<em>Mary Poppins</em> plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers &amp; Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best known film music in cinematic history. We invite you to be enchanted with this full-length concert and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. . . live in concert!</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  2/22/20 2020-02-22 14:30:00 -0600

  2:30 p.m.

  PARAMOUNT THEATRE

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next performance in its Pied Piper series of concerts/workshops for young children. &nbsp;This performance features the orchestra percussion ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 11:00:00 -0500

  2/13/20 2020-02-13 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

  0.0 0

• Pied Piper - Percussion

  <p>Join us for a music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-31 10:15:00 -0500

  2/14/20 2020-02-14 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Pied Piper - Percussion

  <p>Join us for a music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-31 11:15:00 -0500

  2/14/20 2020-02-14 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0