Band Master - Jeff Kirkpatrick I’ve spent 41 years as a music educator, including the past 34 years as Director of Bands at Osage High School, following five years as the 5–8 grade director in Osage. Prior to that, I served as band director at Rockwell-Swaledale Community School District. Music...
Meet the 87th North Iowa Band Festival Klempnauer Honoree
Klempnauer Award - Amy Fleming I love the energy this festival brings to the community and the entire North Iowa area. The schools, organizations, and businesses all come together to celebrate music, our heritage, and a shared sense of pride for where we live. I began volunteering on the committee...
Meet the 87th North Iowa Band Festival Grand Marshal Honoree
Grand Marshal - Kevin Schultz I was born and raised in Mason City and have lived here for most of my life. The North Iowa Band Festival has always been a special event for me, starting when I was a young boy and continuing throughout my lifetime. My first experience...