May 06 IMA Newsletter

Thank you to Kathy Raub and all of the amazing volunteers for their time in coordinating a successful bingo this afternoon! It was a huge success!

GENERAL:

• Upcoming Pep Bands - please read
• Band & Orchestra spring concert information
• NEW: EAHS Day Information (Friday, May 10)
• Memorial Day Parade information
• SAVE THE DATE: EAHS Graduation (Friday, June 07)
• Percussion Clinic (June 10 - 11)
• Private Lessons information
• 2023 - 2024 Concert Dates
  
• 2024 - 2025 Summer/Fall Calendar

FUNDRAISING:

• CLOSES WEDNESDAY: Saturday Night Swing ticket info!
• NEW: Saturday Night Swing Donation & Volunteer Sign Up Genius
• Leave a Legacy Campaign - current total: $9,500!
  
• THIS TUESDAY: Panera Bread Fundraiser
• Business Sponsorship Information
• RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, May 06:

• EAHS Choir Concert

Tuesday, May 07:

• Orchestra Council, 6:40a
• Lehigh Valley Job & Career Fair, 7:30 - 11:30a
• Tuba Lessons, 2:45 - 4:45p
• Tri M Honor Society Induction
• Panera Restaurant Night, 4:00 - 8:00p

Wednesday, May 08:

Thursday, May 09:

• Spring Band Concert rehearsal, 6:00 - 8:00p

Friday, May 10:

• EAHS Band Concert, report @ 5:00p

Saturday, May 11:

• Saturday Night Swing, 6:00 - 8:00p (report @ 4:00p)

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, May 13:

Tuesday, May 14:

• Marching Band rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p
• Tuba Lessons, 2:45 - 4:45p

Wednesday, May 15:

• Band council, 6:40a
• Orchestra dress rehearsal, 6:00 - 8:00p

Thursday, May 16:

• Marching Band rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p
• Tuba Lessons, 2:45 - 4:45p

Friday, May 17:

• Spring Orchestra concert, 7:00p (report @ 5:30p)

Saturday, May 18:

• EAHS Prom

Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!

Tuesday, May 07: Lehigh Valley Job Fair (Arts Quest - transportation provided)

Depart EAHS: 7:30a

Return to EAHS: 11:00a

Attire: full uniform (no hat, gloves)

Below is a list of concerts/events for all band & orchestra ensembles:

Thursday, May 09: Spring Band Concert rehearsal

Location: EAHS Auditorium

Time: 6:00 - 8:00p

Friday, May 10: EAHS Day (marching band to perform - like Easton pep rally)

Location: EAHS Gym

Time: during school

Attire: Easton band shirt

Friday, May 10: Spring Band Concert

Location: EAHS Auditorium

Time: 7:00p (students report @ 5:30p)

Attire: Red band coat, white pants, long white socks, clean white shoes

Saturday, May 11: Saturday Night Swing (jazz)

Location: EAHS Instrumental Music Room

Time: 6:00p (doors open @ 5:30p)

Attire: concert black

**Please note: this is a ticketed event**

Wednesday, May 15: Spring Orchestra concert rehearsal

Location: EAHS Auditorium

Time: 6:00 - 8:00p

Friday, May 17: Spring Orchestra Concert

Location: EAHS Auditorium

Time: 7:00p (students report @ 5:30p)

Attire: Tuxedos & gowns

Wednesday, May 22: Senior Recital

Location: EAHS Auditorium

Time: 7:00p (students report @ 6:00p)

Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Parade

See information below

Graduation will take place on Friday, June 07 (rain date: Saturday, June 08). All marching band instrumentalists will perform at the event.

Please see the details below. More information will be coming out in the next few weeks.

Attire: Red band jacket, black band pants, long black socks, clean white band shoes

Report to Cottingham: 3:30p

What will we play: Stand songs & graduation music (pomp & circumstance, etc.)

Graduation Rehearsal for ALL 9 - 12 instrumentalists: Tuesday, June 04 (3:00 - 5:00 PM)

With a new year, it is a great opportunity to begin private lessons! These are a wonderful chance to work individually with a teacher and work specifically on items you/your student may be wanting to focus on.

Finding the right teacher is crucial in order for this to be a success! Someone who works well with one student may not work well with another.

Take a moment to review this list of private instructors in the area. If you are interested in starting lessons, don't hesitate to reach out for more information!

Private Lesson Teacher List

Please see the document below for a listing of all concert dates for instrumental ensembles for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Hard copies will also be distributed to all students.

2023 - 2024 Concert Dates

Please see this document for a tentative listing of all summer dates for instrumental ensembles. More information will be shared as we progress through the next few months.

Join us for our annual Saturday Night Swing on Saturday, May 11! It is a fun night where we transform our rehearsal room into a restaurant-style atmosphere complete with food, mocktails & live music!

We have changed up the menu this year as we continue to grow the event! We hope you can join us :)

Click this link or scan the QR code on the flyer below to learn more! Pre-order ticket sales will end on Wednesday, May 08!

Please see the following links below if you are willing to donate baked goods or volunteer at our annual jazz event!

Thank you!

Volunteers

Dessert Sign Up Genius

The 2024 – 2025 school year will mark our band’s 100th anniversary! This is a momentous occasion where we can reflect on the past, but also look towards the future with both our band and orchestra. We are kicking off a fundraising campaign in the hopes that we can leave a lasting legacy and continue to be able to provide EVERY student in band and orchestra with the tools they need to be successful into the future.

Our goal is to raise $30,000 for our instrumental music program through this fundraiser. This will cover the cost of our annual scholarships, instrument maintenance, and many events planned for our band's 100th anniversary!

Dates: February 12 - June 30

To donate or to learn more information, please click here!

Also, if you know any EAHS band alumni, please spread the word about our alumni band!

The IMA is seeking business sponsors to help support our students! This is a NEW extension of our program and we are looking forward to the opportunity to give more to our students!

Corporate sponsorship of the IMA is integral to the financial well-being of our operating budget supporting the many opportunities afforded our students. The IMA supports over $80,000 in annual expenses, including annual scholarships, marching band operating expenses, uniform care, new instrument/ equipment purchases, maintenance costs, travel opportunities, and more.

As a corporate sponsor of the IMA, there are many benefits your organization would receive, in addition to supporting our students. We hope you consider supporting our wonderful music program. Our students work incredibly hard each year and we hope to be able to continue to support their needs through generous donations such as yours.

How it works

1. Ask local businesses to support our program by directing them to our website OR handing them this letter!
2. Businesses will complete the form at the bottom of this page.
3. Upon completion, businesses will receive email confirmation.
4. They will be contacted by our business sponsor chairperson for details re: specifics pertaining to your sponsorship level (advertisement design, etc.). Artwork requirements
5. If paying via check, mailing address is:
   Instrumental Music Association
   Attn: Business Sponsorships
   PO Box 3535
   Easton, PA 18043

For more information, please visit our Sponsorship Website!

An EASY & EFFECTIVE means of fundraising!

WHAT IS IT?
Participants can buy gift cards at face value. There is a percentage listed that you earn for every purchase. Gift cards are either instant download and/ or physical gift cards. You can then spend the gift cards as you would normally, knowing you helped fundraise!

HOW IT WORKS:

Click here to learn more about the program, create your account & begin fundraising! Friends & family can help fundraise anywhere in the country - it is a great way to get relatives involved who may not be able to participate in our normal fundraisers.

*If ordering Giant gift cards, please ensure you look for the logo below to use at Giant. Do not use any other logos, as they will not be able to be used at Giant.

The Easton Area High School (EAHS) Instrumental Music Program has a long history of success. The program consists of nearly 380 students in grades 9 – 12 and encompasses marching band, three concert bands, three orchestras, two jazz ensembles, pep band, and pit orchestra.

Email: ballentinec@eastonsd.org
Website: www.eahsmusic.org
Location: 2601 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 250 2481
Facebook: facebook.com/eahsmusic
Twitter: @eahs_band