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Orchestra Iowa’s “My Orchestra Iowa” Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) shall commence at 12:01 am CDT on April 11th, 2026, and shall end at 11:59 pm CDT on April 20th, 2026 (the “Sweepstakes…

For the Love of Music Orchestra Iowa is proud to announce its For the Love of Music campaign. This comprehensive fundraising campaign will provide vital funding to support world-class performances…

Sweepstakes Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Sweepstakes: Orchestra Iowa “Take Me Out to…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – You may have seen the news, Orchestra Iowa needs your help to raise funds and Maestro Tim’s spirit. Our beloved celesta – which has brought our…

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Orchestra Iowa is pleased to announce the overwhelming success of our Celesta Fundraiser, which raised over $65,000 to purchase a much-needed celesta for the orchestra. Over…

For Release March 7, 2023 ORCHESTRA IOWA ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF BRUCEMORCHESTRA CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – As Orchestra Iowa prepares to release its 101st season plans later this spring, we must…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Due to the damage sustained from the derecho that swept through our beloved community on August 10, 2020, Orchestra Iowa has organized a fundraiser to help…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Due to the ever-changing circumstances related to COVID-19, Orchestra Iowa has decided to cancel all remaining performances of the 2020-2021 Season. “With the extraordinary amount of…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – With COVID-19 continuing to evolve, Orchestra Iowa has decided to cancel all performances in the months of January and February to ensure the safety of our…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – As COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Orchestra Iowa Board of Directors voted at its September 8, 2020 meeting to cancel all Orchestra Iowa and Opus Concert…

This past weekend should have witnessed a triumphant end to a wonderful season with a spectacular performance of Rachmaninov’s 3rd piano concerto. There are a few sure-fire ways to inspire…

Ticket Donation and Exchange Requests As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to evolve, Orchestra Iowa must now take the difficult but necessary steps to cancel the remaining Orchestra Iowa and…

As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to evolve, Orchestra Iowa has been closely monitoring the latest developments. Based on the guidance from local public health officials and the CDC, we…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT June 1, 2019 Alexis Dagit – 319-214-3155 adagit@orchestraiowa.org ORCHESTRA IOWA MANAGEMENT LOOKS FORWARD TO CONTINUING POSITIVE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH MUSICIANS [CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA] – Before…

Sleeping Beauty: Ballet Quad Cities and Orchestra Iowa in Full Bloom You know that sinking feeling you get in your stomach when you forget to invite someone important to your…

Rodgers & Hammerstein classics get extra touch of class at the Paramount Theatre CEDAR RAPIDS – Rodgers & Hammerstein Classics in Concert! is more than just a grand night for…

Orchestra Iowa, Ballet Quad Cities create pas de deux for the ages CEDAR RAPIDS – Cupid made a perfect match in pairing Orchestra Iowa with Ballet Quad Cities, and together…

I can think of few Valentine’s Day plans more romantic than going to the ballet. What could make it even more swoon-worthy? Three little words: Romeo and Juliet. On Valentine’s…

C.R. Opera Theatre presents Mozart’s opera Jan. 16 and 18 Rarely has a nod to the past, present and future worked as well as in the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre’s…

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Operations Manager Status: Full Time Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Position Summary: The Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating production, artistic, education and facility services for…

About the photo: Veronica Mitina is fitted for a costume for the role of Donna Elvira by costume designer Janie Westerndorf for the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre’s production of “Don…

Maestro Timothy Hankewich, in fine fettle, hosted the varied and festive Holiday Spectacular on Dec. 20 in the afternoon at the Paramount Theatre. Orchestra Iowa was joined by Chorale Midwest…

Culture Crawl 035 “Every Orchestra Should Have A Kickline”…

Massey ready to tackle another orchestra fumbling in hard times Now that Orchestra Iowa has built a model for struggling symphonies across the nation, CEO Robert Massey is ready for…

By Lily Allen-Duenas The Nutcracker, featuring Orchestra Iowa and the Ballet Quad Cities, was at the Paramount Theatre this past weekend, December 6 and 7, 2014. They gave a weekend…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orchestra Iowa presents Holiday Spectacular Orchestra Iowa spreads holiday cheer through classic melodies CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – November 2014 – Orchestra Iowa will present Holiday Spectacular, a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Iowa Public Radio – Classical – Symphonies of Iowa Please tune in for an Iowa Public Radio Symphonies of Iowa encore broadcast featuring Orchestra Iowa. NOVEMBER 2014…

Iowa Public Radio is pleased to present a Thanksgiving Day encore of Orchestra Iowa’s Brucemorchestra: An American Salute concert. This statewide broadcast can be heard on Thursday, November 27, 2014…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Dee Bierschenk Marketing Specialist dbierschenk@orchstraiowa.org 319.366.8206×216 Orchestra Iowa presents Old World Wonders Orchestra Iowa brings musical wonders from France, Germany and the Czech Republic Friday, November…

Iowa Public Radio – Classical Symphonies of Iowa October 30, 2014 Tune in for Iowa Public Radio’s Symphonies of Iowa broadcast featuring Orchestra Iowa’s Chamber concert Iowa Public Radio is…

Kevin Wood, formerly of Traer, IA, continues to share his heart-warming cabaret show, “Sentimental Journeys: A Cabaret Travelogue” with audiences throughout the country. Based on Kevin’s life-long love of travel…

Watch the video Timothy Hankewich, Music Director for Orchestra Iowa shares information about the upcoming season on Mediacom Newsleaders…

CEDAR RAPIDS – “I’d like to welcome you to Brucemore, where it’s always 70 degrees and sunny.” That warm greeting from Brucemore Executive Director David Janssen received an even warmer…

Watch the Video Robert Massey, Chief Executive Officer, Orchestra Iowa presented his talk “Orchestrating Innovation: The Orchestra Iowa Story” to an audience of 1,400 cultural professionals in August 2014, as…

What an evening: gorgeous weather, full moon, terrific location, tons of people having a great time. Check, check, check and check… oh yeah, add great music with an orchestra on…

2014/2015 Season Features Seventeen Iconic Productions Pops at the Paramount Returns for the First Time since the 2008 Flood Orchestra Iowa will bring the world of exhilarating, live performing arts…

SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT: GreatAmerica Financial Services by Devin van Holsteijn If you’ve been to downtown Cedar Rapids, you have seen the GreatAmerica Financial Services building. One of the most physically visible…

Iowa’s premiere orchestra and only professional ballet kick off Stravinsky series Saturday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre Sunday, April 6, 2:30 p.m., Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre Through…

Experience four foundational composers from around the world… Friday, February 7, 7:30 p.m. at Iowa City West High School Saturday, February 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre…

We had a few great days to wander around Prague. The Christmas lights were up, and the evenings were spectacular. Today (Monday), Jill and I took a cab to the…

You are not going to believe this!!! I tell students and musicians to always do their best, because you NEVER know who’s in the audience. So the concert went well…