- The Iowa Military Veterans Band is composed of over 100 Iowa men and women — all 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 Willson, 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.
2012 Iowa Military Veterans Band Interview
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We appreciate your attendance and support. God bless you, and God bless America!
The Iowa Military Veterans Band has a CD and DVD recording of our 2005, 2007 & 2008 Star-Spangled Salute Concerts. A CD and DVD are packaged together and the set is only $15 each, . We also have a CD of the 2010 Star-Spangled Salute available for $10. All prices include shipping & Iowa State Sales Tax - Mail your Check (Payable to Iowa Military Veterans Band) to:
Iowa Military Veterans Band
4607 Locust St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
The 2011 Star Spangled Salute was also recorded (DVD & CD Combo Package) and is available for $15 (includes Postage and Sales Tax) — Call Denny @ 515-225-6260 to order.
WWI Commemoration (Small Group)
Friday, April 7, 2017, 5 - 7 PM
Des Moines State Historical Museum, 600 E Locust St, Des MOines, IA
First Rehearsal
Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rieman Music West, 6501 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA
Franklin County Veterans Luncheon Concert
Sunday, July 9, 2017, 12:30 PM
City Park, 1st Ave SW, Hampton, IA
Second Rehearsal
Sunday, July 16, 2017, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Rieman Music West, 6501 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA
Music Under the Stars Concert
Sunday, July 16, 2017, 7:00 PM
Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, IA
American Legion of Iowa Convention Concert
Saturday, July 22, 2017, 7:00 PM
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center
6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Iowa State Fair Concert
Monday, Aug 14, 2017, 3:00 PM
Susan B. Knapp Stage, Des Moines, IA
Veteran's Home Concert
Saturday, October 14, 2017, 2:00 PM
Marshalltown, IA
Third Rehearsal
Saturday, October 28, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rieman Music West, 6501 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA
Final Rehearsal
Sunday, November 12, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA
Star Spangled Salute to Veterans
Sunday, November 12, 2017, 2:00 PM
Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA
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