Ishpeming Bands

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About The Teacher Label:


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. During the summer months, Mr. Korpi is working on 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 wonderful daughters, Melissa, Jenna, Hanna, and a golden retriever, Buddy. Mr. Korpi likes old pontiacs, motorcycles, hunting, watching the Detroit Tigers when they're winning, and watching Star Trek. He is also a Lion's fan, not a Packer Backer.

Mission Label:


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