Ankeny Instrumental Music (AIM)

08/11/2026

So excited for Saturday! Stop by our booth to learn more about how AIM supports the Ankeny High School and Centennial High School band students!

Ankeny Spirit Day is coming to the AMP!

This Saturday, August 15, bring your Jag and Hawk spirit to the Ankeny Market & Pavilion (AMP) during the Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market! 🎺

Both Ankeny high school marching bands will be joining us in the green space to perform for the community at approximately 10 AM.

Come shop the Farmers Market, support our local students, and enjoy a morning full of music, community, and Ankeny pride!

📅 Saturday, August 15
📍 Ankeny Market & Pavilion (AMP)
🛍️ Farmers Market: 8 AM–12 PM
🎺 Marching Band Performances: Around 10 AM

Bring the family and show your Ankeny spirit! 💚

07/20/2026

🎶 Sponsor Spotlight: A heartfelt thank you to the UNI School of Music for being a 2025–2026 Season Sponsor!
Your support helps to inspire the next generation of musicians and create opportunities that will last well beyond high school.
We are grateful for your partnership and your commitment to music education. Thank you for supporting our students! 💜💛🎶

07/20/2026

🌟 A special thank you to Kristy Morrissey at Guaranteed Rate for supporting the Ankeny Instrumental Music Foundation as a 2025–2026 Season Sponsor!

Your generosity helps ensure students in the Ankeny and Centennial High School Band programs have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Thank you for helping invest in the future of music education! 🎵💙

07/20/2026

👏 Please join us in thanking Michelle Huseman with Relax Enjoy Travel for being a 2025–2026 Season Sponsor of AIM!

Your generosity helps strengthen music education by supporting students in the Ankeny and Centennial High School Band programs. We are thankful for your commitment to our students and our community. 🎶

07/20/2026

It's time to thank more our of sponsors!

🎶 Thank you to Story City Dental for being a supporter of the Ankeny Instrumental Music Foundation!

Your support helps AIM provide resources and opportunities for students in the Ankeny and Centennial High School Band programs - now and into the future.

We appreciate your investment in our students and in music education! 💙🎺

07/15/2026

Next, we're excited to recognize the 🥁 Iowa Central Community College Triton Marching Band 🥁 for their generous support of Celebration in Brass!

As fellow musicians, we know the dedication, teamwork, and countless hours of practice that go into creating memorable performances. We're grateful to have the support of an organization that shares a passion for music, excellence, and inspiring the next generation of performers.

Thank you to the Triton Marching Band for helping make Celebration in Brass possible. Your support means so much to us, and we're proud to have you as part of our community.

Please join us in thanking the Iowa Central Community College Triton Marching Band for their generosity and commitment to the marching arts! 🎺🥁💙

07/15/2026

As we continue celebrating the organizations that made this event possible, we'd like to shine a spotlight on the 🎶 Buena Vista University Music Department 🎶.

Music has the power to inspire, educate, and bring people together—and the Buena Vista University Music Department plays an important role in fostering that passion every day. We are grateful for their support of AIM and for their continued commitment to music education and the performing arts.

Partnerships like this help strengthen our musical community and create opportunities for musicians of all ages to learn, perform, and connect.

Thank you, Buena Vista University Music Department, for helping make Celebration in Brass possible and for all you do to support the future of music! 🎺 🎶
BVU Music

07/15/2026

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a week since Celebration in Brass! Even though the event was cut short due to weather, we are still considering it a success!

We would like to take some time to recognize our sponsors for their generous support, beginning with ✨RenuYou Med Spa & Wellness Center✨

A heartfelt thank you to the team at RenuYou for believing in our mission and helping make Celebration in Brass possible. Your generosity and commitment to our community are truly appreciated, and we are grateful to have your support.

Please join us in thanking Renu Med Spa & Wellness Center for investing in our community and supporting local events. We encourage everyone to support the businesses that support organizations like ours!

Thank you, Renu Med Spa & Wellness Center—we couldn't do it without partners like you! 💙

07/09/2026

A big thank you goes out to El Fogón Mexican Restaurant for their donation of meals for the judges before last night's event. Your generosity is truly appreciated!
Please join us in thanking El Fogón for their donation!

07/09/2026

50/50 RAFFLE WINNER!!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 50/50 Raffle last night! Your support of the AIM Foundation is greatly appreciated and helps us continue our mission of providing resources and support for students of the Ankeny and Centennial High School Band programs - now and into the future.

The total amount raised was $735 which means our winner takes home $367.50!

The winning ticket number is 24428-436

If you hold the winning ticket, please contact us via email at [email protected]