Music Works Iowa

08/14/2026

Join us tonight and tomorrow at the Opus Concert Cafe! 7:30 in Cedar Rapids! Here's a preview — complete with piano dancing!

The Shout Sisters joined us ahead of their upcoming shows at the Opus Concert Cafe. Don't miss this unique musical collaboration, inspired by the 1920s New Orleans jazz of The Boswell Sisters, performing live with their band on August 14 & 15.

08/10/2026

I debated posting this one -- but every time I saw it, I laughed so here it goes -- I guess I gotta let it all hang out.

08/04/2026

Local friends! Here is an awesome opportunity to hear world-class musicians right here in Mount Vernon! Our very own Mike Livingston will join them on the concert.

08/03/2026

I've been waiting until the first day of Mount Vernon's band camp to post this one.

07/31/2026

Music sightings on Julia’s vacation. Apparently there was also some hiking. 🤷‍♀️

07/27/2026

We love a flow chart.

07/22/2026

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that, beginning this fall, Dr. Joe Dieker will join Music Works Iowa as our new clarinet instructor!

Read about Dr. Dieker here https://musicworksiowa.com/dr-joseph-dieker/ and reach out if you would like to schedule time a with him!

Clarinet Clarinetist and conductor Joe Dieker is excited to bring his 40+ years of teaching andperformance experience to Music Works Iowa. He moved to Iowa in 2010 when he wasappointed Dean of Corn…

07/20/2026

It's a fair question.

07/17/2026

An unexpected joy of Music Works Iowa -- Opening up the paper and seeing pictures of MWI instructor Mike Livingston and MWI student Elliott McNulty making music.

A truer joy was hearing them! So glad that live jazz is alive in Mount Vernon! Thanks to Elise Rodenberg for making it happen!

07/16/2026

Wondering how MWI's Artists in Residence MV Brass spends their summer afternoon? Inside!

Here's a picture of them at The Summit of Coralville presenting a concert for the residents. Stay cool brass friends!