Middle and high school bands and choruses earn all superior and excellent ratings

Congratulations to all the Hampton City Schools concert bands and choruses participating in the Virginia Music Performance Assessments. These assessments are the most highly regarded school concert band and chorus events in Virginia. A panel of four professional music educators evaluates each ensemble. All schools earned superior and excellent ratings - indicating that they met or exceeded the state standards. 

“These students, directors, and their schools represent Hampton City Schools' amazing talent and musical excellence,” shared Kelly Dee, visual and performing arts curriculum leader.

Band

Bethel High School - Superior and VBODA Virginia Honor Band*

Hampton High School - Superior

Eaton Fundamental Middle School - Superior

Jones Magnet Middle School - Excellent

Kecougthan High School Concert Band - Excellent

Kecoughtan High School Symphonic Band - Excellent

Kilgore Gifted Center - Superior and VMEA Blue Ribbon School**

Lindsay Middle School - Excellent

Chorus

Eaton Fundamental Middle School - Excellent

Hampton High School - Excellent

Kilgore Gifted Center - Superior

Kilgore Gifted Center - 7th and 8th Grade – Superior and VMEA Blue Ribbon School**

Lindsay Middle School - Excellent

Syms Middle School - Excellent

*The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association Virginia Honor Band recognition and award is presented to school bands achieving a superior rating at the state marching performance assessment and district concert performance assessment. It is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon bands by the VBODA. 

**The Virginia Music Educators Association Blue Ribbon Award is the highest award given to school music programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and recognizes achieved excellence in Band and Choral Performance. All disciplines in a school must receive a rating of "Superior" at assessment to qualify for this award.