Ames Municipal Band starts their season June 7

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Iowa State Daily

Bandshell Park will provide “Puppets and Stories in the Park” at 7 p.m. every Monday in July. 

Isd Staff

Ninety-four years ago, the Ames Municipal Band formally took shape after it began as a cornet band in 1877. Today, the band is directed by Michael Golemo, who also acts as the Director of Bands at Iowa State

The band’s summer concert series kicked off June 7, and features a variety of musicians accompanying the 50-member municipal band. Here’s the list of those accompanying the municipal band during their summer series. 

June 7

The Green Oaks Band with Reggie Greenclaw 

June 14

Heartland Marimba Performers 

June 21

Heart of Iowa Senior Band 

June 28

Ames Choral Society 

July 5

Ed Kaiser Family and Friends Jazz

July 12

Jive for Five Brass 

July 19

Mariachi Reyes del Oeste Band 

July 26

Fifth of Brass Quintet

All Ames Municipal Band summer concerts are free will take place at 7 p.m. at Bandshell Park. For additional information, visit the Ames Municipal Band Facebook page.