Articles Tagged: Orchestra Iowa

Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra stepping into Paramount spotlight in this year’s holiday performance.

Miko Kominami to perforn Jerry Owen’s Piano Concerto in pair of Masterworks concerts

Out-of-this-world Pops Concert spins music from classic TV shows and films

Bella Hristova returning to perform Brahms’ masterful Violin Concerto

Linda Barnes will be filling in for Jeff Collier, the orchestra’s CEO of eight years, who resigned effective Aug. 31.

During Collier’s eight-year tenure, the organization has seen significant growth in audiences, expansion of its presence in the Iowa City area, and the introduction of new programs, including the popular films with live orchestra.

Jazz sax master skips genres in varied career

Li replaces pianist Garrick Ohlsson, who is ill.

Britton-Rene Collins bringing Daugherty’s ‘Dreamachine’ to rhythmic life

A new interactive piece of public art being installed in downtown Cedar Rapids will honor longtime musicians in the orchestra and let passersby tap into their musical side, too.

After the 2022 double rain-out, Orchestra Iowa is canceling its outdoor season opener.

Dubuque native returns with commissioned piece for Orchestra Iowa concerts

From opening a new art museum in Iowa City to goats grazing at Brucemore, 2022 has packed an entertaining punch

Ann Hampton Callaway bringing many moods of Christmas to Paramount program

Ballet Quad Cities holds auditions for the student dancers in early September, then they begin rehearsing in October. The professional dancers begin preparations in early November, then the various groups that have been rehearsing around work and school hours merge to put it all together before bringing the 50 cast members to Cedar Rapids.