We had another fantastic celebration of North Iowa's musical heritage with the 82nd annual North Iowa Band Festival. Musicians of all ages graced the stage and showed us their talents. Click the links below for short videos of the 2021 Band Festival celebration! The Hepperly Band Brad+Kate Instrument Petting Zoo...
Interview with 2019 Band Festival Royalty
Chris Frenz, who typically serves as the master of ceremonies for the Festival, interviewed the 2019 North Iowa Band Festival King Jacob VerHelst (Central Springs) and Queen Alana Noss (Rockford) to see what they have been up to since last year's festival, their musical experience, and their memories of Band Fest.
2020 Meredith Willson Memorial Program
In honor of Meredith Willson’s birthday and the North Iowa Band Festival, Mason City High School Drum Majors paid a tribute at Elmwood Cemetery. Senior Drum Major Bailey Gunderson, Junior Drum Major Shaye Theobald, and Chamber staff practiced social distancing during the memorial to Willson. A short program took place at...