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2014 IMADA College Scholarship Applications Now Available!

IMADA is pleased to announce the availability of its 2014 College Scholarship application. Several IMADA scholarships will be awarded to Ipswich High School graduating seniors who have participated in one or more of the arts during their high school career. IMADA also awards the Robin Silverman College Scholarship to one individual who will pursue his or her art in college. New this year, IMADA will award the Sacksman Family/Encore Performance Tours Music Scholarship to one individual who possesses a high level of technical proficiency, has a record of giving back by using their musical talent for mentoring and/or community service, and who will pursue music as their major, preferably in a conservatory setting. Majors in music performance, music education, composition, music technology, or music business will all be considered. Applications are due at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 10 in the IHS Guidance Office. Download the Application

See more photos of the Ipswich Middle School's Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on the Drama page.

2014 Boston Scholastic Art Awards!

Congratulations to the following students who have received recognition in the 2014 Boston Scholastic Art Awards:

Olivia Anderson, “Light Painting“ in Digital Art, Silver Key
Bonnie Bradley, “Blue Thoughts “in Digital Art, Honorable Mention
Bayron Contreras, “ City Sight” in Mixed Media” Honorable Mention
Anni Girard, “Uninvited Guest” in Mixed Media, Gold Key (pictured left)
Gustaf Johnson, “Transparency” Sculpture, Honorable Mention

Olivia Anderson, digital imagery, "Light Painting", Silver Key.

All-State Festival Congratulations!

The largest number of Ipswich High School students auditioned successfully for the 2014 All-State Festival, March 22, 2014 at Symphony Hall. The successful students are as follows:

Conor Fitzpatrick, grade 12, Jazz, trumpet
Ben Hogan, grade 10, Jazz, trombone
Matthew Naeger, grade 10, Jazz, trumpet
Erik Duback, grade 11, Orchestra, string bass
Nikki Brouillette, grade 12, Chorus, soprano
Lucas Callahan, grade 12, Chorus, tenor
John Gayton, grade 12, Chorus, bass
Henry Zagarella, grade 12, Chorus, tenor
Michael Riddle, grade 12, Band, trombone
Anagh Tiwary, grade, 11, Band, baritone saxophone

Junior District Congratulations!

Congratulations to all Ipswich students who auditioned for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) 2014 Junior District Festival! The following students played in concerts on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Lowell High School.

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If you have a child participating in music, art or drama activities at the Ipswich Middle or High Schools - we invite you to attend our meetings. There, you can help plan events and learn what is happening in the classroom. Ipswich community members interested in supporting the arts are also invited.

When: May 12, 2014 7:00 pm
Where: IHS Guidance Office
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Supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council

The following Freshmen will participate:
Jesse Cullen-Popp, Band, trumpet
Andrew Fremont-Smith, Band, trombone
Tommy Ginolfi, Band, trombone
Charlie Kim, Band, clarinet
Alex McCatty, Band, clarinet
Reed Dolan, Boys’ Chorus, alto
Andrew Monroe, Boys’ Chorus, alto
Jessica Laddin, Girls’ Chorus, soprano
Zoe Doran, Orchestra, violin
Ellis Roesler, Orchestra, violin
Claire Werner, Orchestra, violin

The following Middle School students will participate:
Sean Davis, Band, trumpet
Spencer Meneghini, Band, trombone
Chris Phillips, Band, trumpet
Colby Delano, Boys’ Chorus, soprano
Brendan Harlan, Boys’ Chorus, tenor
Jake Parker, Boys’ Chorus, tenor
Nina Gillette, Girls’ Chorus, alto
Katarina Lidrbauch, Girls’ Chorus, soprano I
Hailey McQuaid, Girls’ Chorus, soprano I
Katherine Meaney, Girls’ Chorus, soprano II
Sophie Miller, Girls’ Chorus, soprano I
Taeko Abuza, Orchestra, viola

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