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Collins Concert Band
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Brass Ensemble


About Us

The Collins Concert Band is a Collins Aerospace sponsored concert band via the Clubs and Leagues. We play a wide variety of music: marches, show tunes, big band swing, polkas, and popular favorites. The Brass Ensemble is a smaller, brass-instrument group, focusing on Brass Quintet music (classical, swing, jazz, showtunes, etc.).

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Would you like to play?

The band and brass ensemble are always open to anyone who would like to join. Bring your instrument and a music stand and have fun!

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Events

We rehearse Monday evenings at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria of Building 120 on C Ave NE (East side of street, south building). Check back for dates on upcoming performances.

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About Us

The band has performed since 1982 at venues within Collins facilities and around the community. However, some form of the band has been in existence at Collins since the late 1940s!

We are sponsored through Collins Aerospace Employee Services, and receive financial support from the company to purchase new music and supplies. Additionally, band members pay $10 dues each year as a way to help offset incidental expenses.

The Collins Concert Band consists of a concert band and a brass ensemble. Band members are all volunteers who play for the love of music, camaraderie, and the opportunity to perform within the corporate campus and the surrounding communities. Note: The Brass Ensemble will resume rehearsals and performances Fall 2023.

The concert band has had several directors over the years: Tom Mills, Jim Jezek, Drew Miller, and Jim Jezek (again).

The band is always interested in musicians who are interested in conducting a piece in the band during our rehearsals and performances.

Spring Into Summer Concert

 

Would you like to play?

The band and brass ensemble provide opportunity for employees, retirees, spouses, and family members to share their musical talents.

We play from September to June, taking a break in July and August.

Both groups rehearse Monday evenings at the Building 120 cafeteria on C Ave NE. Parking is available in the adjacent hybrid lot after hours, and the main parking lot behind Building 130.

5:00 pm - 5:50 pm: Brass Ensemble Rehearsal
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Concert Band Rehearsal

Bring your instrument and a music stand and have fun! For more information about playing in the Collins Concert Band and/or Brass Ensemble, e-mail Jim Jezek.

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Events


Concert Band

Upcoming Concerts:

Festival of Trees Concert
Saturday, November 18, 2023, Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration Concert
Saturday, December 2, 2023, Time: 2 - 2:45 PM
4150 Blue Jay Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA





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