Welcome to IMADA!

IMADA, the Ipswich Music, Arts & Drama Association, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of parents committed to supporting and enhancing the fine arts programs in the Ipswich Middle and High Schools.

A CALL TO ACTION - TURN THE TIDE IPSWICH!!

Projected Cuts for the 2008/2009 Ipswich Public School District Budget include the entire 4th Grade Instrumental Music Program.

This means there will be NO Band, NO Orchestra, and NO Instrumental Lessons for 4th grades!

This will be devastating to the district-wide instrumental program and to the entire fine arts program. IMADA urges you to make your concerns known.

We have added some important documents that you can click on and read regarding the override.  These documents include:

Tax Impact of the Override
Why Vote Yes Facts You Should Know
Vote Yes - FAQ's
Vote Yes Override Review

Click here for more information on how you can help.

Upcoming Spring Concerts and Art Shows

Monday, May 12th will be an evening of high school string quartets in the IPAC at 7:30 p.m.

The Ipswich High School Choral Concert will be held the evening of Wednesday, May 14th at the IPAC at 7:30 pm.

An Evening at the Ipswich Pops:  The High School Symphony Orchestra presents their very first "pops concert."  Come hear pieces from Phantom of the Opera, Pirates of the Caribbean, and several more.  The event will be held on Friday, May 16th in the IPAC at 7:30 pm.

The Middle School spring art show reception will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the IPAC Gallery.

Ipswich graduating seniors will hold their art exhibition on Wednesday, May 28th in the IPAC Gallery at 6:00 pm.

There is no charge for admission for these events and all are welcome to attend! For further information please contact Gerald Dolan at 356-3137, ext. 183, or by email.

2008 Summer Study Grants - Now Available

Applications are now available for this year's summer study grants. Go to the Scholarships and Grants page for more information and to download the applications.

Summer Drama Camp for Middle School Students

Ipswich High School Alumnae Announce Summer Drama Camp for Middle School Students!  A group of Ipswich graduates have formed a new theatre company, Journeymen Theatreworks, and have recently announced plans to hold a summer drama camp at the Ipswich Middle School.  For more information and to view the flier click here or to download an application please click here.  If you'd like to learn more about the student-run Journeymen Theatreworks company please click here to visit their website.   Also, you may click on the Drama page for more information.

North Shore Summer Jazz Camp 2008

Tom Palance - experienced teacher, conductor and professional trumpet player - announces North Shore Summer Jazz Camp 2008 for rising 6th graders and older.  The camp provides an opportunity to join area music students in an educational and fun musical experience with instruction and clinics by New England's best professional musicians and teachers.  Three sessions offered:  July 7-11, August 11-15 and August 18-22.  For more information and an application form click here.

IMADA's Annual Fund Drive Continues!

Donations support our college scholarships, student grants, and fine arts programs at the Ipswich Middle and High Schools. If you did not receive our annual fund letter, please consider making a donation by clicking on Thank You to download the form to submit with your donation.