​The Interlake Music Parents Association ("IMPA") supports the award winning Interlake High School music program.  At Interlake, you will find music at its best. Superior award-winning ensembles, directed by highly skilled faculty, in a supportive community with high expectations and a commitment to excellence. The Music Program offers a wide variety of musical opportunities to its students, and is committed to their growth as musicians and as young adults.


Current News

Annual IMPA General Body Meeting
 
Do you have a student who is taking part in one of the various bands, orchestras or choir? Curious about the music department at Interlake?  Come meet the IMPA board and the 4 music directors at this year’s first general body meeting. After a short IMPA meeting, we will breakup into the various music groups where you will have the opportunity to meet the music directors, get music department schedules, expectations and an opportunity to meet other music parents (think volunteering, carpool etc!). We have no membership fee. Anyone who wants to support music at Interlake High School is welcome.

Date: Wed Sep 14th 2016
Time: 7pm
Location: IHS Commons

We are always looking for volunteers to assist with various Interlake Music Parent activities.  Details are listed here. Please email ihsmusic@outlook.com if you can help.

Thanks!

Interlake Music makes news...
Here are some new Jazz Band videos produced by Villy Vassdal, be sure and thank him next time you see him set up to record a concert!:
2015 Crossroads Student Fest, Interlake High School Jazz II Band
2015 Crossroads Student Fest, Interlake High School Jazz I Band
2015 Bellevue Jazz Festival, Interlake High School Jazz II
2015 Bellevue Jazz Festival, Interlake High School Jazz I

Our Facebook page contains photos of both the Choir and Orchestra concert as well as the All Bands concert.  

If you have videos or photos of the Interlake Music Program and would like to share, please send links to IHSMUSIC@Outlook.com. 

Music Letters  YOU CAN LETTER IN MUSIC!  Music Students Have you been collecting information and tracking your points to letter in Music?  Check with your instructor or download the requirements form here.

Information Notes

Congratulations to the Interlake Music Program for being awarded the following Enrichment & Innovation grants!  
  • A grant of $1,000 awarded to the “Music Alive” program shared by Highland and Interlake High School – David Kim and Paul Gillespie
  • A grant of $500 to be used towards an Instrumental Music Clinician – David Kim
  • A grant of $500 awarded to the “Enhancing Student Learning Experiences and Orchestra Performances through Professional Coaching” program - Shira Katsman


​Upcoming events

See full Music Calendar for details!

General forms

Music Activity Letter Form:  Doc
Field Trip Forms:
      - During School Hours
      - Parent Acknowledgement
      - Extended Field Trip (Permission and Health Forms)

Orchestra accolades for 2015-2016
  • Superior Ratings for all 3 Orchestras (Chamber, Sinfonia and Concert) in the King-Co Eastshore Orchestra Festival
  •  WIAA 2015-2016 Academic State Champions
  •  Congratulations to Marie Leou for winning 3rd place in the solo violin division of the Washington State Solo & Ensemble Festival
  •  Many Interlake Orchestra students were selected to perform in the All-State and All-Northwest Honor Groups
 
Marching Band accolades for 2015-2016
  • Congratulations to the Marching Band for their 2nd Place finish in the 17th of May Parade (Ballard) and...drum roll....
  • FIRST PLACE Finish in the Port Townsend Grand Rhody Parade!
 
Thanks as always to Villy Vassdal for filming and producing!