The Iola band program has strength in numbers. So much so that Iola band director Matt Kleopfer could use some help.
Kleopfer spoke to USD 257 Board of Education members Monday night about the program’s future.
Kleopfer started teaching in Iola in 2012 with the hopes of growing the program. Kleopfer currently works with 220 students per day compared to the 161 students he had in 2012.
“Our middle school program is bursting at the seams,” Kleopfer said. “Iola also has one of the most competitive jazz bands in the…
Iola band program has growing pains
