Logan-Magnolia Music Department

Elementary Music
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music

Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.

Aristotle  

The Logan-Magnolia Music Program consists of grades K-12 in a tight-knit community of passionate music supporters. Our school and students recognize the importance of the lessons that can be learned through quality music programs, and our teachers work with steadfast persistence to make it all a reality. Our mission is to grow our students into better musicians, better people, and lifelong learners. 

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Ms. Ortiz

Ms. Daisy Ortiz

Daisy Ortiz is the TK-5th grade elementary music teacher and 5th grade band teacher at Logan-Magnolia. She received her K-12 Music Education degree at Morningside University with an emphasis in instrumental music. 

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Elementary Music

4th & 5th Grade Musical

At Logan-Magnolia, we have a strong musical theatre program that starts at the elementary level. Each year we produce a 30-minute musical to showcase in the spring. In our productions, we have actors who play roles, ensembles, and stage crew. We partner with non-profit organizations during each production to raise funds for their organization.

This year, we will perform "A Year with Frog & Toad KIDS" on Friday, March 6th, 2026. More information will be posted here soon!

5th Grade Honor Choir/Band

We take selected students to audition and participate in honor choirs/bands around the state of Iowa. These students learn challenging music and perform with others from various schools.

A large group of children in cat costumes and face paint pose playfully on a stage in front of a dark brown curtain, wearing various feline ears, tails, and colorful accessories.
Six students in formal wear pose against a black curtain while holding musical instruments, including a drumstick, two euphoniums, two saxophones, and a flute.
A group of children dressed in camouflage clothing and dog face paint pose on a stage, with several students in the back rows giving a military salute.
A group of students in casual clothes sit and stand on a stage in front of a dark curtain, making silly faces and hand gestures for a candid group photo.
Six children dressed in formal attire, including floral dresses and a boy in a white shirt and bowtie, stand in a line against a blue and white athletic wall padding.
Three students pose with their musical instruments—a trombone, a flute, and a saxophone—in front of a large wooden trophy case filled with numerous awards.
Two smiling boys stand in front of a large window with an institutional building in the background, each proudly holding up an "Iowa Opus Honor Choir" certificate of participation.

Instrumental Music

6th Grade Band

The 6th Grade Band is made up of students who are typically in their second year of playing their instrument, but is always open to students interested in joining. 6th graders work on developing a more mature sound while continuing to build note and rhythm reading and ensemble skills.

Junior High Band

The JH Band is made up of 7th and 8th graders in their third or fourth year of playing. At this point in their band career we are working on building skills that will prepare them for the HS Band. There are multiple opportunities for students to participate in honor bands through this group including auditioning for the MS Southwest Iowa Honor Band. Students in JH Band also have the opportunity to join the JH Jazz Band aka The Jazz Cats. This group works on jazz styles of music as well as skills in soloing and improvisation and competes in a competition in March.

High School Band

The HS Band is open to all students, grades 9-12 who are interested in developing their musical abilities. This class focuses on developing students as better musicians and better students, by exposing them to a wide variety of repertoire and fostering a supportive community of peers. This ensemble participates in street and field marching band, football and basketball pep band, as well as numerous concert band performances throughout the year. Students also have the opportunity to participate in areas outside of these, such as auditioning for All State, auditioning for honor bands, and participating in solo/small ensemble contest.

"The 127" Jazz Ensemble

The 127 is the HS jazz ensemble. Students in this group are accepted through an audition process. Thise group competes in the second semester at between 5 and 6 competitions. This is a high performing group and has a tradition of making it to the Iowa Jazz Championships in Ames since 2019. In 2025, the group placed 6th out of 15 groups invited.

Mrs. Culp

Mrs. Emma Culp

Emma Culp is the 6-12th grade instrumental music teacher at Logan-Magnolia. She received her K-12 Music Education degree at Morningside University with an emphasis in instrumental music.

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A marching band in purple shirts practices their formation on a grassy field at sunset, led by a conductor standing on a tall ladder.
A marching band in casual purple and white gear performs with brass and percussion instruments while parading down a sunny street.
A jazz band dressed in black with purple ties poses for a group photo in a rehearsal studio alongside their instruments and conductor.
A diverse group of Logan-Magnolia band and color guard students, including a student in a wheelchair, pose with their instruments and flags in front of a large purple trailer decorated with a panther graphic.
A large concert band dressed in formal black attire performs on a modern, wood-paneled stage under bright overhead lights.
Members of "The 127" jazz band pose for a formal 2025 Iowa Jazz Championship portrait in black uniforms and matching purple ties.
A row of young musicians in semi-formal clothing focus intently on playing their golden saxophones during a performance.
A close-up profile shows a young woman with long red hair and a white headband playing a large brass euphonium.
Student musicians in festive holiday outfits play brass instruments, featuring a girl in a dark green dress playing a euphonium.
A group of trombone players perform in a row, with the center musician wearing a vibrant, sequined purple vest.
Mr. Potts

Mr. Gabriel Potts

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Vocal Music

Concert Choir

Do you want to be part of a successful group that enjoys music? Concert Choir is for any student. It allows you to be in two choirs during one class, where you will study many different styles of music and will get ready to compete at State Large Group in May. You will also experience three seasonal concerts per year. (Plus every four years you are eligible to travel with the group to Disney World!) Almost half of Lo-Ma high school students take Concert Choir, so don’t miss out on the fun!

Advanced Vocal Music

If you'd like more experience in choral music, this class is for you. Advanced Vocal Music is an auditioned choir that works on the Iowa All State music in the first eight weeks and Show Choir in the last eight weeks. You will have the opportunity to audition for the Iowa All State chorus in October and then prepare the competition show for Show Choir. Show Choir will compete in the spring semester.

A full high school choir in purple and yellow robes performs on risers in a gymnasium, led by a conductor in front of a seated audience.
A close-up profile shot captures a young woman with long, curled brown hair and red lipstick singing with her mouth open during a performance.
Members of a show choir perform a choreographed routine with their arms raised, wearing vibrant purple dresses and sequined vests.
A high school show choir performer with long brown hair sings enthusiastically with a raised fist while wearing a sequined purple vest and black tie.
A young woman with long, dark wavy hair sings into a handheld microphone while wearing a purple choir robe with a yellow stole.
A group of young men in purple and gold choir robes sing with focused expressions during a performance.
A choir student in a purple and yellow robe and a man in a black suit sit together at a black piano, looking intently at the keys.