tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16917880472115036972024-03-13T11:15:45.815-07:00Greater Des Moines Community BandEvents Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06777227476628394857noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-15904101499569555382019-07-08T20:18:00.002-07:002019-07-08T20:18:56.620-07:00Band playing at Iowa Municipal Band Festival in Boone<br /><br />
The Greater Des Moines Community Band will kick off the Iowa Municipal Band Festival at 11 a.m. Saturday in Boone.<br />
The band will perform for 45 minutes, according to director Christa Miller.<br />
Established in the summer of 1991, the Iowa Municipal Band Festival has become a popular statewide celebration of music.<br />
The 1994 festival featured the world premier of "Pavilion March" by Iowa's noted march composer Frank Piersol. The march was commissioned by the Iowa Municipal Band Festival Committee and performed by the Boone Municipal Band under Piersol's direction.<br />
For more information, contact the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, 903 Story St., Boone, Iowa 50036 or call 515-432-3342.<br />
The Greater Des Moines Community Band is an all-volunteer organization comprised of musicians from throughout central Iowa. It presents fall, Christmas and spring concerts as well as a series of concerts throughout the summer. For the rest of this summer's schedule, see another post on this site.Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-31344029173171612292019-04-03T05:22:00.000-07:002019-04-03T05:23:18.308-07:002019 summer schedule announcedThe Greater Des Moines Community Band has announced its summer schedule for 2019.<br />
Times, dates and locations are as follows:<br />
11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, John Wayne Festival Parade, Winterset.<br />
Monday, May 27, World War II Memorial, East 13th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines. Time to be announced<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 3, Kennybrook Village, 100 SW Brookside Drive, Grimes<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 10, The Lodge of Ashworth, 909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 17, The Shores of Pleasant Hill, 1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 24, Beaverdale Estates, 4610 Douglas Ave., Des Moines<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 1, Wesley Acres, 3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 8, Prairie Hills, 5815 SE 27th St., Des Moines<br />
Saturday, July 13, Boone Band Festival. Time to be announced.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 15, Edgewater, 9225 Cascade Ave., West Des Moines<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 22, Woodlands Creek, 12675 Woodlands Parkway, Clive<br />
Saturday, July 27, Indianola Balloon Classic Parade. Time to be announced.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 29, Grand Suites Retirement Campus, 3801 Grand Ave., Des Moines<br />
7 p.m. Monday, August 5, Reserve on Walnut Creek, 2727 82nd Place, Des Moines<br />
Saturday/Sunday, August 10, 11, 17, Iowa State Fair. Time to be announced.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, August 12, Deerfield, 13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale<br />
7 p.m. Monday, August 19, The Village at Legacy Pointe, 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, WaukeeGreater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-37795434308454797772019-04-03T05:03:00.001-07:002019-04-03T05:03:54.256-07:00Spring concerts this weekendThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will present two spring concerts this weekend.<br />
The first concert will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.<br />
The second concert is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Indian Hills Junior High School, 9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive.<br />
The late band member Gale Chatterton will be honored during the concerts.<br />
The all-volunteer band will play such selections as "A Disneyland Celebration," "Give My Regards to Broadway," "The Blues Brothers Revue," "Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite," "Tijuana Brass in Concert," "Pop and Rock Legends: Chicago," "The Bells of Iowa State - ISU Alma Mater" and "Iowa State Fights - 2012 Edition."<br />
Band member Carl Johnson will direct the Leroy Anderson number. The band is directed by Christa Miller.<br />
There is no admission charge to either concert.<br />
The band is a recipient of a Prairie Meadows Community Grant.<br />
Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-3509055803655561872018-08-28T12:09:00.002-07:002018-08-28T12:11:55.014-07:002018-19 concert season announcedThe Greater Des Moines Community Band has announced details of its upcoming concert season.<br />
The all-volunteer organization will present four concerts during autumn, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.<br />
The second fall concert will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Indian Hills Junior High School, 9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive.<br />
The third fall concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Edgewater, 9225 Cascade Ave., West Des Moines.<br />
The band will play at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the State Historical Museum of Iowa, 600 E. Locust St., in honor of Veterans Day.<br />
Four holiday concerts have been scheduled, starting with a performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Perry Performing Arts Center, Perry High School, 1200 18th St., Perry.<br />
The second holiday concert will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.<br />
The third holiday concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Indian Hills Junior High School, 9401 Indian Hills Drive, Clive.<br />
The final holiday concert will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at The Shores at Pleasant Hill, 1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill.<br />
Two spring concerts have been scheduled next year. The band will play at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Merle Hay Food Court at the Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Indian Hills Junior High School in Clive.<br />
All concerts are free and open to the public.<br />
The band has received a community betterment grant from Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino.Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-79402139860751086472018-05-08T05:21:00.000-07:002018-05-08T05:25:36.297-07:00Band to participate in Memorial Day serviceThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will participate in the World War II Memorial Day Remembrance at 1 p.m. Monday, May 28, at East 13th Street and Grand Avenue in Des Moines.<br />
The annual event sponsored by VFW Post 738 also will include a guest speaker, the Young Patriots Club, a guest speaker, a rifle detail memorial salute and a tribute to World War II veterans with Taps.<br />
The event will be held near the Freedom Flame, which honors all those men and women who served during World War II and explains why the U.S. became involved in the conflict - to preserve freedom around the world.<br />
The band's musical selections will include "The Star Spangled Banner," "Armed Forces Salute," "National Guard March," "American Legion March," "Vietnam Veterans March," "Midway March," "The Strategic Air Command," "God Bless America," "Duty, Honor, Country" and "The Stars and Stripes Forever."<br />
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<br />Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-70156335071195078562018-04-04T11:44:00.000-07:002018-04-04T11:44:06.613-07:00Summer schedule announcedThe Greater Des Moines Community Band has announced its summer schedule for 2018.<br />
The new season will kick off with an appearance during a Memorial Day observance at the World War II Memorial near the state Capitol in Des Moines at 1 p.m. Monday, May 28. The memorial is located at East 13th Street and Grand Avenue.<br />
Other concerts are set for:<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Kennybrook Village, 100 SW Brookside Drive, Grimes.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 11, at The Lodge of Ashworth, 909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 18, at Walnut Ridge, 1701 Campus, Clive.<br />
6:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, at The Gardens at Luther Park, 2901 E. 16th St., Des Moines.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 2, at Wesley Acres, 3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Prairie Hills, 5815 SE 27th St., Des Moines.<br />
To be announced, Saturday, July 14, at Boone Band Festival, Boone.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Wesley the Village, 1203 North E St., Indianola.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 23, at Woodlands Creek, 12675 Woodlands Pkwy., Clive.<br />
To be announced, Saturday, July 28, at Indianola National Balloon Classic Parade.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 30, at Grand Suites Retirement Campus, 3801 Grand Ave., Des Moines.<br />
7 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, at National Neighbors Night Out, Colby Park, Windsor Heights.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, August 13, at Reserve on Walnut Creek, 2727 82nd Place, Des Moines.<br />
To be announced, Saturday/Sunday, August 12, 18, 19, at Iowa State Fair, Des Moines.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, August 20, at Deerfield, 13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale.Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-56152230511003763622017-11-12T12:52:00.000-08:002017-11-28T07:29:53.163-08:00Christmas Concert Series dates setThe Greater Des Moines Community Band has announced the schedule for its Christmas Concert Series next month.<br />
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The all-volunteer band will play at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.<br />
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The next concert is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the First Christian Church, 2500 University Ave., Des Moines.<br />
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The final Christmas concert in the series will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Beaverdale Estates, 4610 Douglas Ave., Des Moines.<br />
The band will play "A Christmas Flourish," "Holly Jolly Christmas," "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer," "Joy to the World," "Carols from the British Isles," "Christmas Vacation," "Silver Bells" from "A Calypso Christmas," "Jingle Bells," "Holiday Piece," "A Holst Christmas," "Grown Up Christmas List," "Sleigh Ride" and "White Christmas."<br />
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There is no admission charge for the concerts.<br />
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The band is directed by Christa Miller. Bob Bees will be guest director.<br />
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The band practices at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Rieman Music Store on Douglas Avenue near the Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines.Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-81123695848217995722017-10-17T15:08:00.001-07:002017-10-17T15:14:04.898-07:00Band receives Prairie Meadows grantThe Greater Des Moines Community Band has received a Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant for a band equipment enhancement project.<br />
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The grants range from $100 to $99,999. A full list of this year's grant recipients is available on the Prairie Meadows website at <a href="http://www.prairiemeadows.com/">www.prairiemeadows.com</a>.<br />
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According to Prairie Meadows, the Community Betterment Grants "support qualified organizations seeking to improve the lives of people in their communities. In the past, grants have funded meals for hungry children, an essential free medical clinic, school renovations and city park improvements.<br />
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The all-volunteer band has scheduled three fall concerts, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines. The second concert will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at the First Christian Church, 2500 University Ave., Des Moines. The final concert will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Walnut Ridge, 1701 Campus, Clive.<br />
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Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-74110291355078786322017-10-03T09:36:00.000-07:002017-10-03T09:38:11.961-07:00Fall concert schedule announcedThe Greater Des Moines Community Band has announced its fall concert schedule.<br />
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The first Autumn Festival Concert will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.<br />
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The second Autumn Festival Concert will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at the First Christian Church, 2500 University Ave., Des Moines.<br />
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The final fall concert will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Walnut Ridge, 1701 Campus, Clive. <br />
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There is no admission charge for any of the concerts.<br />
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The Greater Des Moines Community Band is an all-volunteer organization comprised of musicians from throughout the Des Moines metropolitan area. The director is Christa Miller.<br />
<br />Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-50509504955642174112017-08-11T17:48:00.002-07:002017-08-12T18:41:48.671-07:00Band losing director LiljedahlGreater Des Moines Community Band director David Liljedahl is leaving the post he has held for six years.<br />
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Liljedahl and his wife Deb, who plays in the band, are moving to Cedar Rapids at the end of August to be closer to family.<br />
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Assistant director Christa Miller will replace him as director.<br />
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"It has been my honor to serve as your director these past six years. It has been a great and wonderful musical adventure. No other ensemble in my experience has had the receptiveness and the ability to play at such a high musical level all the various styles we have presented to our audiences," Liljedahl said in a letter to the "famous and fierce musicians" of the GDMCB. "From Gabrieli to Spike Jones, with some Holst, Bartok, Gershwin and "Chicken Dances" thrown in just to make it interesting, you have enriched the lives of many Iowans."<br />
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The band will play at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on the Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. It's last concert of the summer season is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the Grand Suites Retirement Campus, 3801 Grand Ave., Des Moines. The concert originally scheduled at Adel Acres in Adel on Monday night has been cancelled.<br />
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Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-82411687122225131662017-08-09T07:34:00.001-07:002017-08-11T18:08:09.164-07:00Band ends summer season at State Fair, Grand Suites Retirement CampusThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will play at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on the Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Musical selections will include "Midway March," "Armed Forces Salute," "National Guard March," "American Legion March," "Vietnam Veterans March," "Lawrence of Arabia," "Night and Day," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "Come Thou Fount," "America the Beautiful" and "The Stars and Stripes Forever."<br />
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Band members should report to the stage by 4 p.m. Parking around the fairgrounds is limited, so the best way to get there is by bus from the Iowa Capitol. The Bill Riley Stage is in the middle of the fairgrounds behind the Administration Building. The State Fair website has a map of the grounds.<br />
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The concert scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14, at Adel Acres in Adel has been cancelled.<br />
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Instead, the band will play at the Grand Suites Retirement Campus, 3801 Grand Ave., Des Moines, starting at 7 p.m. The band's concert at the latter site on July 17 was cancelled due to the heat and humidity that day. Band members should report to the Grand Suites Retirement Campus on Monday by 6:30 p.m.<br />
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Monday's program will include "Liberty Bell," "Midway March," "Armed Forces Salute," "National Guard March," "Vietnam Veterans March," "Akali Ike Rag," "Lawrence of Arabia," "At the Movies, the Classics," "Night and Day," "God Bless America," "Come Thou Fount," "America the Beautiful" and "The Stars and Stripes Forever."<br />
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<br />Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-13273697266111074982017-05-31T18:29:00.000-07:002017-06-05T17:42:51.930-07:00Allen lands Prairie Meadows grant for band<br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 10.5pt;">GET TO KNOW:
Organizations like the Greater Des Moines Community Band don't function without great people behind the scenes.
We would like to feature those unsung heroes. This is the first of what we hope
becomes many opportunities to showcase those individuals.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 10.5pt;">Kari Allen -
Tuba. Kari recently secured a grant for the group from Prairie Meadows. Thank
you Kari for your work behind the scenes. You rock!</span><br />
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Thank you for the kind words and allowing me to be featured; this goes against
my true character. I prefer to be heard and not seen. I do what I do for the
band’s benefit, not mine. The band maybe is lucky to have me, but I guarantee I’m
luckier to have the band.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">I grew
up on a farm southwest of Perry where I still live today. Music wasn’t much a
part of my younger years. My grandfather played saxophone and because he was my
hero, I wanted to play saxophone, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
saxophone days were short lived when I heard the sound of the French horn for
the first time. After a brief conversation with my amazing high school band director,
my life went to the brass section. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">As my
interest for music increased, so did my desire to learn new instruments, hence,
that’s why I play tuba today. I just knew I wanted to be a band director
someday. As my career path turned directions away from music education, I turned
toward the conservation, park and recreation life. I have worked for the City
of Johnston the past 12 years. When I’m not mowing grass, I enjoy bike riding,
photography, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and working on
my family farm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">My
hometown community band only plays during June. I began to miss playing the
rest of the year. I remember looking through the Iowa State Fair schedule. I
came across the Greater Des Moines Community Band as entertainment on one of
the stages. I remember saying, “I really need to circle this and make sure I go
see them.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I circled it and for the next
three years I faithfully sat in the audience and wished I had enough courage to
ask how I could be part of such a wonderful band. Finally with the
encouragement of my family, I mustered up enough courage to ask. I am so happy
I did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">To pick
a favorite part of the Greater Des Moines Community Band would be nearly impossible.
Playing in a community band is a unique experience. We all share a common
passion and that is the love of music and playing. I walked in to the first
rehearsal not knowing a single person and left feeling like a part of a
family. Band not only provides me with stress relief, but also it has helped
create and nurture some really great friendships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Working for
government agencies for almost 20 years, grant writing is a major funding
source for us. The Prairie Meadows grant is one that we have used before, and I
couldn’t see why it would apply to the band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As I began researching the grant, it became apparent we were a perfect
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Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-61185379063999354742017-05-22T08:16:00.000-07:002017-05-22T08:16:24.901-07:00Memorial Day concert detailsThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will open its 2017 concert season at the World War II Remembrance at 1 p.m. Monday, May 29.<br />
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The event will be held at the World War II Memorial on the east side of the Capitol at East 13th Street and Grand Avenue in Des Moines.<br />
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Band members should arrive and set up at 12:15 p.m. A picture of the band will be taken at 12:50 p.m.<br />
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Introductions and the playing of "The National Anthem" will occur at 1 p.m.<br />
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At 1:10 p.m., the band will play "Armed Forces Salute," "American Legion March," "National Guard March" and "Vietnam Veterans' March."<br />
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The Young Patriots Club then will perform the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," the "Not Too Young" poem, "America the Beautiful" and "America's Creed."<br />
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Afterwards, the band will play "God Bless America," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "The Liberty Bell" and "Midway March."<br />
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A speaker is scheduled at 1:55.<br />
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The band is scheduled to play "Semper Fidelis" and "America the Beautiful" at 2:10 p.m.<br />
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A prayer, rifle salute and "Taps" is scheduled at 2:25 p.m.<br />
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Finally, the band will play "Stars and Stripes Forever" at 2:40 p.m.<br />
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The program will end at 2:45 p.m.<br />
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Band members should bring a chair, stand, clothespins or plexiglass, water and sunscreen in addition to their instruments.<br />
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<br />Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-26206090373062353752017-05-22T07:59:00.000-07:002017-05-24T10:04:38.072-07:00Summer schedule announcedThe 2017 summer schedule for the Greater Des Moines Community Band has been announced.<br />
Times, dates and locations are as follows:<br />
1 p.m. Monday, May 29, at World War II Memorial, East 13th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines.<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Kennybrook Village, 100 SW Brookside Drive, Grimes<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 12, at Wesley the Village, Indianola<br />
7 p.m. Monday, June 19, Wesley Acres, 3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines<br />
6:30 p.m. Monday, June 26, at The Gardens at Luther Park, 2901 E. 16th St., Des Moines<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Woodlands Creek, 12675 Woodlands Parkway, Clive<br />
TBA, Tuesday, July 4, Fourth of July parade, Windsor Heights<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 10, at Prairie Hills, 5815 SE 27th St., Des Moines<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 17, at Grand Suites Retirement Campus, 3801 Grand Ave., Des Moines<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 24, at Edgewater, 9225 Cascade Ave., West Des Moines<br />
TBA, Saturday, July 29, at Indianola National Balloon Classic parade<br />
7 p.m. Monday, July 31, at The Shores of Pleasant Hill, 1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill<br />
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at National Neighbors Night Out, Colby Park, Windsor Heights<br />
7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, at Reserve on Walnut Creek, 2727 82nd Place, Des Moines<br />
TBA, Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Iowa State Fair parade<br />
4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Iowa State Fair on Bill Riley Stage<br />
7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at Adel Acres, 1919 Green St., Adel<br />
7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, make-up date Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-33872268409891439042017-02-13T19:25:00.000-08:002017-02-17T08:44:00.096-08:00Spring concerts loomingOnly five more practices remain until the Greater Des Moines Community Band's spring concerts.<br />
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The first concert will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in the food court at Merle Hay Mall, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.<br />
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The second concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the First Christian Church, 2500 University Ave., Des Moines.<br />
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The third concert will occur at 7 p.m. Monday, March 27, at Deerfield Retirement Community, 13731 Hickman, Urbandale.<br />
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<br />Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-56547254552618055312016-11-07T13:58:00.000-08:002016-11-07T13:59:35.330-08:00Christmas Concert Series announcedThe Greater Des Moines Community Band has announced the times, dates and locations for its Christmas Concert Series.<br />
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The band will perform at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.<br />
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Another concert is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the First Christian Church, 2500 University Ave., Des Moines.<br />
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The final concert will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at The Reserve On Walnut Creek, 2727 82nd Place, Urbandale.<br />
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Selections will include "Angels We Have Heard On High," "I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day," "Jingle Bells," "Up On a Housetop," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Sleigh Ride."<br />
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David Liljedahl and Christa Miller are directors.<br />
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There is no admission charge for any of the concerts.Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-23992259205874858912016-09-20T08:10:00.000-07:002016-09-20T08:10:25.514-07:00Fall concerts announcedThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will present two Autumn Festival Concerts in October.<br />
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The first concert will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.<br />
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The second concert will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the First Christian Church, 2500 University Ave., Des Moines.<br />
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The program will feature such numbers as "Amazing Grace," "The Strategic Air Command," "All the Pretty Little Horses," "El Camino Real," "All Things Considered" and "America the Beautiful."<br />
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The all-volunteer band is directed by David Liljedahl and Christa Miller.Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-74638036682788996472016-06-13T08:21:00.001-07:002016-06-13T08:24:32.925-07:00Indianola concert cancelledTonight's concert at The Village in Indianola has been cancelled due to the heat.<br />
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No indoor venue was available.<br />
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The Greater Des Moines Community Band's next concert is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 20, at Walnut Ridge, 1701 Campus, Clive,Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-37283794410860875302016-06-12T04:56:00.000-07:002016-06-12T04:56:30.750-07:00Indianola performance set MondayThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will play at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at The Village, 1203 North East St., Indianola.<br />
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Band members should report at the outdoor venue at 6:30 p.m.<br />
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Band members should wear their summer band attire and bring their music stands. Chairs will be provided.<br />
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The playlist is as follows: "Midway March," "Armed Forces Salute," "First Suite in Eb," "Ballad For Clarinet," "An American In Paris," "A Night In the Tropics," "J. Williams Movie Adventures," "Jersey Boys," "Mary Poppins Selections," "Summertime," "Mambo #5," "The Liberty Bell," "America the Beautiful" and "The Stars and Stripes Forever."Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-17579301204342142592016-06-09T10:16:00.001-07:002016-06-09T10:19:14.202-07:00Band playing for Flag Day programThe Greater Des Moines Community Band is playing in a Flag Day program Sunday evening at Giovanetti Community Shelter, Walker Johnston Park, 9000 Douglas Ave., Urbandale.<br />
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The park is just west of the 86th Street Hy-Vee store. Enter the park from the Douglas Avenue entrance at 92nd Street and follow the signs back to the shelter area.<br />
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The band will line up in front of the fireplace inside the building. By row, the order is five clarinets and three flutes, first row; one tenor sax, two bass clarinets and five trumpets, second row; two alto saxes, five French horns, third row; three euphoniums and four trombones, fourth row; and two tubas and four percussion, back.<br />
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Band members should report at 5 p.m. and practice the National Anthem with the singer at 5:20 p.m. The concert will begin at 5:40 p.m.<br />
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The band will have to play on the softer side because the room has polished concrete floors and a low industrial ceiling with exposed heating and cooling.<br />
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The audience will be located on the band's right. They will go through the serving line as well as go to tables while the band plays.<br />
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Band members will be fed after the performance. Band members should put their instruments away immediately after the "Star Spangled Banner" and use their chairs to sit around tables supplied by the hosts.<br />
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Sunday's playlist is as follows:<br />
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"Midway March"<br />
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"America the Beautiful"<br />
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"Semper Fi"<br />
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"You're a Grand Old Flag"<br />
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"God Bless America"<br />
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"Stars and Stripes"<br />
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"Star Spangled Banner"<br />
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A short history of the "Star Spangled Banner" will be presented between "Stars and Stripes" and the "Star Spangled Banner."<br />
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The event also will include short speeches, an auction and the playing of "Taps."<br />
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<br />Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-50028991502530067412016-05-26T05:58:00.003-07:002016-05-26T17:07:22.113-07:00Band playing in Memorial Day program near CapitolThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will participate in the World War II Memorial Day Remembrance at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, at East 13th Street and Grand Avenue in Des Moines.<br />
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The program will include patriotic music selections, a rifle detail memorial salute, a tribute to World War II veterans and taps.<br />
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A picture of the band will be taken at 1:20 p.m. Each band member should bring a chair and stand and dress in his or her blue Greater Des Moines Community Band polo shirt and khaki pants or shorts.<br />
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The band's patriotic concert will include "Armed Forces Salute," "American Legion March," "Vietnam Veterans March," "God Bless America," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "The Liberty Bell" and "Midway March."<br />
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After the speaker's presentation, the band will play "Semper Fidelis" and "America the Beautiful."<br />
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Following a prayer, rifle salute and taps, the band will play "Stars and Stripes Forever." <br />
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The band will play next to the Freedom Flame memorial, a 50-foot-high stainless steel stylized flame, which honors all those who served during World War II and reminds Americans why the U.S. got involved in the conflict - to preserve freedom around the world.<br />
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Leading up to the flame is the Freedom Walk, a walkway through time, starting with Pearl Harbor. The plaza floor is comprised of a global map that shows the five major theaters of operation. <br />
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Monday's program will conclude at 3:05 p.m.<br />
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The VFW is in charge of the event. <br />
<br />Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-91412768990166460272016-05-16T05:26:00.001-07:002016-05-16T05:28:46.810-07:00Practice site switchedThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will practice at Illahee Hills Retirement Center, 8308 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, on Monday, May 23.<br />
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The band will practice at its normal time from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. However, band members can set up as early as 6 p.m.<br />
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Band members should bring chairs and stands. Percussion should bring their equipment, stands, etc.<br />
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To get to the rehearsal site inside Illahee Hills Retirement Center, go to the entrance with the circle drive in front of it. After entering on the second floor of the building, go down one level to the first floor where the room is located. There should be an elevator available as well as stairs to help band members get downstairs.<br />
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Tonight's rehearsal (May 16) is at Rieman's as usual.<br />
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The band cannot use Rieman's or its usual backup site at Westkirk on May 23 due to conflicts at both sites.<br />
<br />Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-48245613699616098112016-02-29T11:52:00.001-08:002016-05-26T17:07:49.482-07:00Summer 2016 schedule announced<div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 200%;">The summer 2016 concert and parade schedule has been announced. Dates and locations are as follows:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Monday, June 20,
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Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-877470432778779122016-01-21T15:50:00.001-08:002016-01-21T15:50:59.119-08:00Band practice resumesIt's good to be back playing band music again.<br />
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The Greater Des Moines Community Band held its first practice of the new year on Monday night.<br />
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Once again, there are some challenging numbers included in the playlist.<br />
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Don't forget, there is no practice on Monday night, Feb. 1, the date of the Iowa Caucuses.<br />
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One last thing. What do you think about putting short bios and photos of band members on this blog? It's an idea I've thought about since last fall.Greater Des Moines Community Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778391716432759581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691788047211503697.post-88258867033046762832015-12-08T18:03:00.000-08:002015-12-08T18:03:20.089-08:00Christmas concerts announcedThe Greater Des Moines Community Band will get into the holiday spirit with three concerts starting Saturday.<br />
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The band will play in the food court at the Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines at 1 p.m. Saturday. Band members should bring their own chairs and stands and wear casual Christmas attire.<br />
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On Sunday, the band will play at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 25th and University, Des Moines. Members should bring their own stands and wear dress-up/church-type clothing. A group photo of the band will be taken before the concert.<br />
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The band's third winter concert will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community, 12605 Woodlands Parkway, Clive. Members should wear Christmas casual attire and bring chairs and stands.<br />
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The program will include "Jingle Bells," "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," "Hallelujah Chorus," "Pat a Pan," "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," "I Saw Three Ships," "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "Feliz Navidad," "First Noel," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "Sleigh Ride."<br />
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In addition, a low brass ensemble will perform "Swingin' Ukranian Christmas." A sax ensemble with a flute will perform "Baby It's Cold Outside."<br />
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The band is directed by David Liljedahl. Christa Miller is assistant director.<br />
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