SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. The Iowa High School Music Association proudly celebrates Dr. Michael Golemo, Director of Bands at Iowa State University, on being named the 2026 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National Outstanding Music Educator Award recipient. Dr. Golemo was recognized during the NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City, where…

There are moments when a school music program represents far more than a single performance. They become ambassadors for their community, their state, and the transformative power of music education. This summer, the Pella Marching Dutch have done exactly that. The Iowa High School Music Association proudly celebrates the Pella High School Marching Band for…

The Iowa High School Music Association is pleased to announce Connor Kramer of Fredericksburg, Iowa, as the recipient of the 2026 Leo H. Grether Memorial Scholarship. Connor has demonstrated exceptional commitment to music, performance, leadership, and service throughout his high school career. An active performer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, he has consistently…