- The Iowa Military Veterans Band is composed of over 100 military veterans from WWII up to the current War on Terror.
- These accomplished volunteer musicians represent all branches of the U.S. military.
- The band was created to perform one concert at the 1996 dedication of the Iowa World War II Memorial. The audience’s response encouraged the band to continue and grow.
- The band’s mission is to support Iowa military veterans, their organizations, the state of Iowa and to honor national holidays.
- The band promotes great American composers such as John Philip Sousa, Karl King, Meredith Wilson, George M. Cohan and Irving Berlin.
- The Iowa Military Veterans Band is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization and is dependent on the generosity of Iowa businesses and patriotic individuals to operate.
Play an instrument? Served in the military or currently serving? Then we want YOU to join us.
Good music, interesting people, and travel in Iowa...is this a great country or what?
Please complete this form. You will be contacted by email with more information.
Commitment: Two or three rehearsals, six to seven concerts a year.
Time: Begin in May, end in November with our "Star Spangled Salute" on Veteran's Day in November.
The Iowa Military Veterans Band's 2022 Season Schedule
First Rehearsal
Saturday, May 7, 2022; 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Crestview Elementary School
8355 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA
Second Rehearsal
Rehearsal Video Link
Saturday, June 4, 2022; 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Crestview Elementary School
8355 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA
American Legion Convention Concert
Saturday, July 9, 2022; Time: 7:00 PM
Holiday Inn-DSM Airport, 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Ceremony Concert
Saturday, July 16, 2022; Time:2:00 PM
Sumner City Park, End of Columnbia Ave., Sumner, IA
Hoover's Hometown Days Concert
Saturday, August 6; Time: 11:30 AM
HEAT CANCELLATION
Iowa State Fair Concert
Monday, August 15, 2022; Time:3:00 PM
Susan B. Knapp Stage
Des Moines, IA
Third Rehearsal
Saturday, October 1, 2022; Time:10:00 AM - Noon (Band) - 12:30 PM (Jazz Band)
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA
Fourth Rehearsal
Saturday, October 22, 2022; Time:10:00 AM - Noon (Band) - 12:30 PM (Jazz Band)
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA
REMINDER NOVEMBER 6
Daylight Savings Time Ends. Move clocks back one hour at 2 AM
Final Rehearsal
Sunday, November 6, 2022; 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA
Star Spangled Salute to Veterans
Sunday, November 6, 2022; Time: TBD
Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA
