Music Education

All music. All Students.

ABOUT MUSIC EDUCATION IN MPS

The MPS Music Education Program provides support services for all elementary and secondary schools. The primary focus of the various programs, including band, choral music, general music, harp and orchestra is to develop comprehensive musicianship.

The support and encouragement of administrators and the community have been instrumental in helping the music program evolve to a high level of excellence. The real benefactors are the young musicians who bring their talents and skills to their peers, teachers, parents and the entire community.

A special kind of learning takes place in music classes that impacts the intellectual and emotional development of our students. Ultimately, we want each student to become the best person possible. Music education offers a pathway to this educational destination. We truly believe that a grounding in the arts will help the children of Mesa grow wiser and become solid, productive citizens for life.

Best Communities for Music Education - Proud BCME District badge

MPS is proud to have been recognized as a 2024 Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.  We have received this distinction for seven consecutive years.

Contact Information

Questions about MPS Music Program?

Scott Burgener

Music Education Department Specialist

480-308-7383

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Concerts and Events

District-Wide Concerts and Events

We have several events that feature students from around the district. These events are all free and open to the public!

  • General Music Curriculum Festival - Saturday, October 19, 2024

    • 3:00 pm, Gymnasium, Franklin Junior High School

  • Secondary Choral Festival - Tuesday, October 22, 2024

    • 7:00 pm, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center

  • Elementary Festival Choir and Junior High Honor Choir - Saturday, March 1, 2025

    • 3:00 pm, Auditorium, Red Mountain High School

  • Elementary Festival Bands and Junior High Honor Band - Tuesday, April 1, 2025

    • 7:00 p.m., Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center

  • Mesa Young People's Orchestra and Junior High Festival Orchestra - Thursday, April 3, 2025

    • 7:00 p.m., Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center

  • Harp Festival Concert - Monday, May 5, 2025

    • 7:30 pm, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center

Concerts at MPS Schools Organized by Area

Our concert calendars are organized by high school feeder area.  Please click on the high school listed below to find events in that area.  We add concert dates to these calendars as they are reported to us.

Course Offerings

Enrichment Programs

Instrument Repair