About The Teacher

NAME: Mr. Dennie J. Korpi

SCHOOL: Ishpeming High School & Middle School

CLASSES: Bands 5 - 12

SCHOOL PHONE: 906-485-1066; dkorpi@ishpemingschools.com


About The Teacher

Mr. Korpi began teaching band and general music in the Ishpeming School 
District in the fall of 1998. He earned a BA degree from Mount Vernon 
Nazarene College, Mount Vernon, Ohio, then received his professional teacher 
certification from Northern Michigan University. Mr. Korpi has studied for 
his Masters' in Music Education from Vandercook College of Music, located in 
Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Korpi loves to perform on various instruments along 
with the students as well as teach music. He resides in Ishpeming with his 
wife, Carey, and three beautiful daughters, Melissa, Jenna, and Hanna. The 
new family member is a boy golden retriever, Max. Mr. Korpi likes 
motorcycles, hunting, going to camp, and watching the Detroit Tigers when 
they're winning. He is also a Lion's fan, not a Packer Backer.

Mission For The Class

The Mission of the Ishpeming District Schools Band Program is to empower
students to understand, perform, and enjoy music through a comprehensive
curriculum, in keeping with each child's interests, needs, and abilities,
contributing to the culture of the community.