- 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 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, & 2010 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.
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.
First Rehearsal
Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grandview Christian High School, 1701 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA
Second Rehearsal
Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Grandview Christian High School, 1701 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA
American Legion Concert
Sunday, July 7, 2019, 1:00 PM
Bandshell Park, 1st Ave SW, Hampton, IA
Iowa Municipal Band Festival
Saturday, July 13, 2019, Time: 12:00 PM
Herman Park, Boone, IA
American Legion Convention Concert
Saturday, July 20, 2019, 7:00 PM
Holiday Inn-DSM Airport, 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Iowa State Fair Concert
Monday, Aug 12, 2019 3:00 PM
Susan B. Knapp Stage, Des Moines, IA
Killinger Family Stage Dedication
Monday, Sep 2, 2019 Time 1:00 PM
Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
Veteran's Home Concert
Saturday, September 7, 2019, 2:00 PM
1301 Summit St, Marshalltown, IA
American Legion "Homecoming" Banquet
Saturday, October 5, 2019, 7:30 PM
Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel Ballroom,1504 305th St, Tama, IA
Third Rehearsal
Saturday, October 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rieman Music West, 6501 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA
Final Rehearsal
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA
Star Spangled Salute to Veterans
Featuring Guest Artist:
Tubist MSgt Alex J. Serwatowski, USAF
Heartland of America Band
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 2:00 PM
Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA
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