Ankeny Instrumental Music (AIM)

Ankeny Instrumental Music (AIM) It was founded to preserve the future of the Ankeny High and Centennial High band programs.

Ankeny Instrumental Music Foundation is a private, non-profit organization established in 1999 by an independent board of parents, volunteers, and staff members. After 35 years of elevating students’ musical skills, teaching an appreciation for the arts, and entertaining audiences, the band has reached the point where dollars are critical for a defined future. The AIM Foundation is committed to su

pport the band programs in both Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School. In order to continue to provide a first-class opportunity for Ankeny band students, AIM needs your support.

The Colts Drum & Bugle Corps will be touring through several states this summer! We are so excited to co-host the Celebr...
05/06/2026

The Colts Drum & Bugle Corps will be touring through several states this summer! We are so excited to co-host the Celebration In Brass event on July 8!
Please note: Due to construction at Ankeny Stadium, the event will be held at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines this year.

Thankful for the West Des Moines Schools being willing to host this event with us this year!
03/22/2026

Thankful for the West Des Moines Schools being willing to host this event with us this year!

Celebration In Brass is being relocated for 2026 because of major construction near Ankeny Stadium. We are excited to host the show this year at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines in partnership with the Ankeny Instrumental Music Foundation and the West Des Moines Community Schools.

For tickets and details see https://colts.org/celebration-in-brass

Our amazing parents and volunteers have spent so much time and energy helping our students grow as musicians. The music ...
12/02/2025

Our amazing parents and volunteers have spent so much time and energy helping our students grow as musicians. The music they make doesn’t just brighten our school—it helps each student learn, grow, and gain confidence.

This Giving Tuesday, we’d love your help keeping this musical journey going strong. Your support can make a big difference for our young musicians, giving them the resources they need to keep thriving.

https://givebutter.com/ankeny-instrumental-foundation-inc

The Ankeny Instrumental Music Foundation is a private, non-profit organization established in 1999 by an independent board of parents, volunteers, and staff members. It was founded to preserve the future of the Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High Band Programs.
After 35 years of elevating students’ musical skills, teaching and appreciation for the arts, and entertaining audiences, the band has reached the point where dollars are critical for a defined future. The AIM Foundation is committed to support the band programs in both Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School. In order to continue to provide a first-class opportunity for Ankeny band students, AIM needs your support.

We're so grateful to be the recipient of a grant from Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel! The grant "pumped up th...
11/22/2025

We're so grateful to be the recipient of a grant from Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel! The grant "pumped up the bass" at Ankeny High School by funding two full-range speakers and subwoofers. Your contribution has helped us amplify our impact (literally and figuratively)!! Thanks, Prairie Meadows!!

10/28/2025

Iowa Central Community College keeps our music dreams centrally focused. 🎓🥁 Thanks for supporting the future of sound!

10/27/2025

🎶 Smiles in harmony! Huge thanks to Ankeny Orthodontics for supporting our band students, because a straight line of braces goes great with a straight line of marchers! 💙🦷

10/25/2025

Marching band MVP? The golf cart! Thanks to NB Golf Cars - Des Moines, IA for keeping our volunteers rolling and our events smooth. 🛺🎺

10/24/2025

Nothing says “smile” like a perfect performance - and Dr. Sophia Chen at Story City Dental helps make both happen! 🦷🎶

10/23/2025

The Panther pride is real - thank you, UNI for supporting our band students as they rise, roar, and play loud! 🐾🎷

10/22/2025

The only thing better than a great vacation is great music on vacation! Thanks to Michelle Huseman with Relax Enjoy Travel for supporting our band’s journeys near and far. 🌴🎷

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PO Box 753
Ankeny, IA
50021

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