Mishawaka Orchestras

Ms. Isabella Flanagan, Assistant Director

MHS Orchestra Office - 574/254-7300, ext. 7381

JYMS Orchestra Office - 574/254-3600, ext. 3661

Mission

The School City of Mishawaka orchestra program strives to provide a high quality string music experience for all orchestra members. The curriculum and goals of the program are designed to promote the highest possible level of musical achievement, consistent with the interest, needs, and abilities of our musicians. We strive to create a positive and supportive music-making community where members are valued and empowered to grow both as individual musicians and collectively as an ensemble. Our music is shared with our families, friends, school community, and broader community through concerts and other performance opportunities.

Welcome to the Mishawaka Orchestras!

ABOUT THE DIRECTORS

Mr. Patrick Lipscomb

Mr. Patrick Lipscomb is our new Orchestra Director, teaching at John Young Middle School and Mishawaka High School.

Mr. Lipscomb graduated in 2024 from Indiana University South Bend, where he studied violin and guitar. A Michiana native, he is an alumnus of La Porte High School.

Ms. Isabella Flanagan

Ms. Isabella Flanagan is a 2023 addition to the School City of Mishawaka music faculty. A graduate of Ball State University, she assists with the orchestra and band programs at John Young Middle School, as well as with the marching band at Mishawaka High School. She has extensive experience working with instrumental ensembles in the area.