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Bring your preschooler to Music151 and explore music!

Your child (ages 3 to 5) can experience different sounds and rhythm, all with fun activities!

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Storyteller Series

Music151 brings stories to life! Join us for fascinating tales, riveting stories, and memorable experiences as we invite the best of Iowa’s storytellers to the Room 1 Stage!

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Upcoming Events of Interest to our Students

  • Host: Fairfax Piano studio: Nov 30, 2025, starting at 2:00pm Central Time, at Music151 and online
  • Metro Marching Band Classic: Monday October 13, 2025, Linn-Mar Stadium, Marion, IA
    Seven Cedar Rapids metro area marching bands will be performing their 2025 marching programs. Featuring the Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band
  • The Midwest Clinic; International Band 7 Orchestra Conference: Dec 17-19, 2025, McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL
    This event focuses on band music. Several bands get selected via audition each year to perform and get publicly critiqued
  • JEN: Jazz Education Network Conference: Jan 7-10, 2026, New Orleans, LA
    The biggest jazz conference in the US. Workshops/clinics, a ton of performances, jam sessions, and merchants
  • TubaChristmas: December 13, 2025 at Cedar Rapids (IA) Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    TubaChristmas is when Tubas, Euphoniums, and Baritones all meet up to play Christmas carols. It is usually a very fun and laid back event for people of all ages and ability levels.
    • Time Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM.
    • Location Name Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
    • Parking Street parking is free. Ramps may charge,
    • Conductor TBA
    • Registration Time 12:30 PM
    • Registration Location
      450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    • Rehearsal Time 1:00 PM
    • Rehearsal Location
      450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    • Performer Details
      Dress festively, Decorate your instrument, Bring a music stand (folding is preferred). Performer registration is $15.00 USD and includes a commemorative 2025 TubaChristmas® button.
    • Additional Notes for Performers
      PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF DATE CHANGE AND VENUE.
    • Coordinator Name Jim Engelbach
    • Additional Coordinator Kyle Patrick
    • Additional Coordinator Phone 319-270-7528
    • Additional Coordinator Email kppatrick58@gmail.com
  • HRTEC: Heartland Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference: March 19-22, 2026 at Western Illinois University
  • MWRTEC: Midwest Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference: May 18-20, 2026 at University of Missouri Kansas City
  • International Trumpet Guild Conference: May 26-30, 2026 at Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY
  • National Trumpet Competition: March 19-22, 2026 at University of Iowa
  • PASIC: Percussive Arts Society Conference: Nov 12-15, 2025, Indianapolis, IN
    Largest gathering in the world of all things percussion
  • Marion Piano Festival: April 24-25, 2026, Marion Christian Church, 1050 McGowan Blvd, Marion IA
    Two days of private individual and duet performances, with opportunity to gain constructive feedback from a judge. Largest and longest-running piano event in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.
  • NAMM Show: National Association of Music Merchants: Jan 20-24, 2026, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
    The NAMM Show is the ultimate gathering for music, sound, and event technology. Discover new gear, connect with industry pros, and be inspired by everything that makes music happen