Band Classes
- Band classes meet every day for fifty minutes during the school day.
- At-home practice is required and considered homework.
- In most cases, rehearsals will not be held after school. In extenuating circumstances, Ms. Eskins will provide notice more than two weeks prior to a required rehearsal.
- After-school concerts are required in band class. Event dates are included in the calendar.
- Classes are organized as follows:
- 6th Grade Band
- 7th Grade Beginning Band
- 7th Grade Intermediate Band
- 8th Grade Band
All-District Band Festival
- The band plays fun and exciting music with a guest conductor.
- The ensemble consists of the elite musicians in the cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
- It is comprised of select students in the 7th and 8th grade bands.
- The audition consists of major scales, a prepared section of music, and sight-reading.
- The auditions are held at Ocean Lakes High School. The VA District II Honor Band is hosted at Cox High School.
- Dates are included in the calendar.
All-City Band Festival
- The all-city band performs at the Sandler Center among the best musicians in VA Beach.
- It is comprised of select students in the 6th and 7th grade bands.
- Students audition in the fall with Ms. Eskins for this opportunity.
- The audition consists of major scales and a prepared section of music.
- The VA Beach All-City Band rehearsals are hosted at Plaza Middle School. The concert is held at the Sandler Center.
- Dates are included in the calendar.
Assessment Band
- The assessment band performs at the District II Concert Band Assessment.
- Rehearsals are held after-school on Thursdays in the winter (January - mid-March).
- The ensemble receives ratings from judges based on their performance.
- Dates are included in the calendar.
IMS Screamin' Eagles Jazz Band
- The IMS Screamin' Eagles Jazz Band is open to all band students at IMS.
- Rehearsals are held after-school on Thursdays in the spring (mid-March - June).
- The jazz band performs at the District II Jazz Assessment and Big Spring Jam at Town Center.
- Dates are included in the calendar.