IMADA News

IMADA, the Ipswich Music, Art & Drama Association, is a 501(c)3 volunteer charitable organization that partners with the Ipswich, Massachusetts public middle & high schools to support and promote fine arts education and appreciation. Our mission is to advocate for the fine arts as an integral part of secondary education, enhance performing and visual arts education experiences, and help ensure that all students have access to the highest quality arts education.

On March 7, IMADA hosted a reception in honor of the retirement of beloved Ipswich Middle School art teacher, Ginger Eaton. Ms. Eaton was presented with a bench, made by Scott Jewell, which will reside in the PAC lobby for all to enjoy. Memories and words of gratitude were shared by Dr. Brian Blake, Kathy McMahon, Michael Coelho, Gerry Dolan, Brianna Farina-Stewart, Tom O’Connell, Terrri Murphy, Kathy Butler and Meg Travis.

At this event, a gift of a painting by Robin Silverman was presented by her daughter, Jillian Silverman Sloanhoffer. Remarks were given by Mark Allman, Ginger Eaton, and Ken Sloanhoffer. The painting will be displayed on the left wall as one enters the DPAC lobby

Sound of Music High School Musical, May 5, 7:00 p.m.

Sound of Music High School Musical, May 6, 2:00 p.m.

Sound of Music High School Musical, May 6, 7:00 p.m.

Sound of Music High School Musical, May 7, 2:00 p.m.

7th 8th Grade Ensembles, Music in the Parks Sendoff Concert, May 12th 7:30 p.m.

IHS Small Ensembles Spring Concert (Bel Canto and Chamber Singers), May 17, 7:30 p.m.

High School Spring Art Show, May 22, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Middle School Spring Art Show, May 30, 6:00 p.m.

High School Pops Concert, June 5, 7:30 p.m.

Middle School Instrumental/Choral Spring Concert, June 12, 7:30 p.m.

Shalin Liu Jazz Night, June 14, 7:30 p.m.

Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Concert Festival:

Gold Medal: Chamber Orchestra - Michael Coelho, Director

Gold Medal: Chamber Singers - Abby Frost, Director

Silver Medal: Bel Canto - Abby Frost, Director

Silver Medal: Wind Ensemble - Sean Lee, Director

Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators (MAJE) Northeast District Jazz Competition

Gold Medal: Jazz Band - Sean Lee, Director

Outstanding Musicianship Awards: Elijah Bergner, Eddy Conrad, Nadine Kelly

MVP Soloist Award, Division II Schools: Eddy Conrad

All State Musicians:

Anna Maher, alto

Tim Kercher, tenor

Joey Powers, viola

Senior Districts:

Liv Driscoll, alto

Bobby Haltmeier, bass

Tim Kercher, tenor

Evan Kilgour, bass

Morgan MacRae, alto

Anna Maher, alto

Lizzy Mosco, soprano

Casey Williams, soprano

Sarah Eliot, cello

Annie Johnson, cello

Max Jones, cello

Joey Powers, viola

Junior Districts:

Maggie Carlberg, viola

Maddison Dodge, viola

Leila Harb, bass

Ben Roge, horn

Delaney Whitmore, violin

160 students from the High School music program traveled to England April 13 - 22. Chorus, band and orchestral ensembles performed in Bath, Liverpool, and London. IMADA was pleased to contribute $4,340 to support this effort!

Applications for Summer Study grants are now open! Any students entering grades 7-12 this fall, who wish to continue their artistic pursuits over the summer, through lessons, programs or camps, should apply for up to $300 to support their efforts. Please use the appropriate links below to apply:

Link to the HIGH SCHOOL application, for IHS students entering grades 10 to 12:

https://forms.gle/G4GM3Vtsht4mJm5X8

Link to the MIDDLE SCHOOL application, for IMS students entering grades 7 to 9:

https://forms.gle/MwD4zGZYuFiJ6Arv7

For questions and more information, please contact:

summerstudygrants@imadaonline.org

All parents are invited to participate in our meetings, which generally take place on the second Tuesday of the month, during the school year. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the high school guidance conference room. Please join our meeting and hear more about what we’re about!

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