Harmony School of Music offers music classes to students as young as 3rd grade, focusing particularly on kids who may not otherwise have a chance to learn and play music. Harmony is organizing a full day of music on March 4 at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Library. Harmony director Jessica Altfillisch says there will be … Continue reading
Culture Crawl 676 “Almost There…” Ghyas Zeidieh is the new music director of the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra, reactivated after its pandemic pause and beginning its season Dec. 5 with a concert at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School. A native of Damascus, Syria, Ghyas talks about his first visit to Iowa (after being assured it … Continue reading