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.

Dear Friends of the Arts in Ipswich,

I hope you will have the opportunity to attend the Middle School Musical, Elf Jr., this weekend! This performance puts the talents of our fine arts students and faculty in Ipswich on full display, from the cast to the crew to the pit orchestra to the sets and costumes. The middle school musical is always the perfect kick-off event to IMADA’s annual fundraising appeal, since nothing is a more powerful argument for the need to support arts education than seeing the joy and pride on our students’ faces over what they accomplished together.

The Ipswich Music Art and Drama Association was founded decades ago by forward-thinking parents of band students, who knew that family and community support is critical to ensuring that arts education remains a priority in the Ipswich schools. Fast-forward to 2024, and IMADA volunteers are still continually evolving our approach to providing support for our beloved arts program, ensuring that our faculty have what they need to provide the best education possible for our students.

I hope you’ll consider donating to IMADA this year, in any amount. Your gift to IMADA supports:

• Masterclasses, guest conductors, and adjudicators so our students get the perspective of a wider arts community outside of Ipswich;

• Participation in state competitions;

• Professional-quality pit orchestras for our musicals;

• Scholarships for graduating seniors; and

• Summer study grants for arts education for students in grades 6-12.

Our fundraising will provide critical support so that our faculty can continue to do what they do best: elevating Ipswich students’ opportunities in the arts.

Thank you for your contribution!

Meg Travis

President

Ipswich Music Art and Drama Association

December 4th, 6:30 p.m. IHS Small Ensemble Concert, Shalin Liu, Rockport

December 6th, 7:00 p.m. ELF Jr., the Musical, IMS, DPAC

December 7th, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. ELF Jr., the Musical, IMS, DPAC

Ticket Information: ONLINE ticket sales (via Ticketleap) will close each day prior to the event. Tickets will still be available for purchase at the door.December

December 9, 7:00 p.m. IMS Winter Chorus Concert

December 11, 5:00 p.m. IHS Winter Art Show

December 11, 7:30 p.m. IHS Chamber Orchestra at the Garden Club

December 14, 3:00 p.m. IHS Chamber Orchestra at Castle Hill

December 16, 7:00 p.m. IMS Winter Instrumental Concert

December 18, 7:00 p.m. IHS Large Ensemble Concert

December 20, 7:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. IHS Music Ensembles Tour to Retirement Facilities

January 8 - 11 Senior District Festival, Lexington High School

January 14, 9:00 a.m. IHS Senior Portfolio Art Show

January 21, 6:00 p.m. IMS Winter Art Show

January 26, All State Auditions, Shrewsbury High School

February 1, Northeast Junior Districts Auditions, Tenney Grammar School, Methuen

A sincere THANK YOU to Bank of Gloucester! We appreciate your generous Banking For The Community program and the 2024 $1,000 award to support the Ipswich Music Art and Drama Association! Thank you to all those who voted for IMADA!

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