Ishpeming Bands (Ishpeming School District No. 1)

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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.

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Mission
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.