IFA Bands

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Leadership Team and Drum Majors. We have a lot outstanding leaders in our Band, and it was a very close process. It's going to be a stellar year in the Band Room! #CommitToExcellence

Just a friendly reminder that Butter Braid pickup is TODAY from 3:20-5pm in the high school Choir Room. You can park and enter the doors on the north side of the school, by the loading dock.  The choir room is right next to the auditorium.

🎶🎷 Jazz Night is TONIGHT! 🎶🎤 Join us at 7 PM in Barlow Auditorium for an evening of amazing jazz music, featuring: 🎺 High School Jazz Band 🎸 RMS Jazz Band 🎶 Scenic City Singers Don't miss out on a night of great music! 🎼✨

College is about opportunities and experiences! These @ifabands alumni are taking advantage of that! From educational programs that lead to great paying jobs, to continuing to play and make numerous new friends, we're glad they're with us. HS students, you deserve that too!

How does music learning benefit academic achievement in high school students? Music education is linked to higher academic achievement, with Grade 11 music course scores predicting Grade 12 success, highlighting its significant long-term benefits. 🎵

The IFA Band clothing shop is open now! Order your apparel before October 6th! ifaband24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Watch it.

The high school has AC, and it works! ❄️ 🙌🏼 Thank you to our tremendous administrators and school board for making this happen! 🤩

It really does.

Tonight we are SO pleased to be hosting the US Air Force Band of Mid-America "Shades of Blue" Jazz Ensemble! Come out to the Alden gym at 7:00pm for a fun, FREE concert. 📷 Aren't you tired of sitting out in the rain lately? The weather and music inside will be perfect! 🎶

#MayTerm #RockShop #IFACadetPride 🤘🎸💥

Every child. Every day. Music matters! #MusicTrainsBrains #BBB #BiggerBetterBrains #Research

Spring Concert Livestream Update Here is the NEW and correct link 🔗 fb.me/e/1uwk2to7m

Congratulations to the ISU Symphonic Band and the multiple IFA Alumni who played their final concert of the year tonight! How many can you spot? 👀 @iastate_music @carichner23

Tonight’s Rock Run concert (including our 5th Grade Band) will be live streamed tonight at this link! fb.me/e/3HrVB1INR

Our community supports our students & activities like none other! Thanks to the IFFD for the 🚒 🚨 escort return into town from Jazz Championships! Thanks to our talented River City Kids who took time out of their rehearsal to make a tunnel! #IFACadetPride #TogetherWeCan

We perform at 9:00am tomorrow at the Iowa Jazz Championships! It’s been a great year, and we’re excited to play together one more time! #IFACadetPride

Practicing music increases synapses and gray matter in your brain. This helps not only in the playing of an instrument but in any life activity where learning and memory are needed. @susanmagsamen How arts education builds better brains and better lives kqed.org/mindshift/6137…

Today marks World Teen Mental Wellness Day, a significant occasion to reflect on the mental health challenges faced by teenagers & the ways we can support them. As educators, we play a vital role in fostering environments that promote mental well-being. #Anxiety #Teen #Wellbeing

Livestream link for tonight's concert! youtube.com/watch?v=4IRDcu…