May 27 IMA Newsletter

GENERAL:

• NEW: 24 - 25 Marching Band Registration & Medical Forms
• UPDATED: Uniform Return Information
• THIS WEEK: Banquet Information (final)
• SAVE THE DATE: EAHS Graduation (Friday, June 07)
• Percussion Clinic (June 10 - 11)
• OPPORTUNITY FOR SUMMER: Private Lessons information
• 2024 - 2025 Summer/Fall Calendar
  

FUNDRAISING:

• Leave a Legacy Campaign - current total: $13,500!
• Business Sponsorship Information
• RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity

THIS WEEK:

Monday, May 27:

• NO SCHOOL
  

Tuesday, May 28:

• Academic Excellence Ceremony (chamber strings), report @ 5:15p

Wednesday, May 29:

• Drum Major Interviews, 3:00p

Thursday, May 30:

• May Spin Clinic

Friday, May 31:

Sunday, June 02:

• IMA Banquet, 2:00 - 7:00p (The Palace Center)

NEXT WEEK:
Monday, June 03:

• Band Leadership Applications DUE

Tuesday, June 04:

• Graduation Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p

Wednesday, June 05:

• Section Leader Interviews (woodwinds & percussion)
  
  

Thursday, June 06:

• Section Leader Interviews (brass)

Friday, June 07:

• Orchestra Leadership Applications DUE
• EAHS Graduation, 6:00p (band report time - 3:30p)

Saturday, June 08:

• Graduation Rain Date

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

We are excited to usher in the 100th edition of our EAHS "Red Rover" Marching Band for the 2024 - 2025 school year! This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students, with many special events planned.

*NEW THIS YEAR: we are moving our hard copy forms to be digital.

ALL members, both new & returning, must complete the following process no later than July 01, 2024. We are strongly encouraging everyone to complete this prior to the end of school.

To complete these forms, please click on this link and follow these instructions:

• Select "Music"
• Complete "2024 Red Rover Marching Band Registration"
• Complete "2024 Red Rover Student Medical Form"

• Any students with a raincoat or hat, please return them on Wednesday from 3 to 5.

  
  

  Senior and Guard Uniform Return

  
  

  Senior instrumentalists and all guard members will have two opportunities this week to return their band uniforms. On Tuesday, May 28 during the school day, racks will be in the band rehearsal room labeled “senior” or “guard.” Students will return their full uniform to the appropriate rack. On Wednesday, May 29 from 3pm-5pm, seniors and all guard members can return their uniform to the uniform room.

  
  

  Reminder:

  Senior instrumentalists will return their red jacket, black pants, and garment bag.

  
  

  ALL Honor Guard members will return their white jacket, white pants, garment bag, and raincoat.

  
  

  ALL Flags and majorettes will return their tunic or top, black pants (if applicable), garment bag, and raincoat.

  
  

  Please be sure to check all your pockets before returning.

  
  

  Grades 9-11 will return their uniforms following graduation. If you will not be at graduation, please contact Mr. Ballentine to make arrangements to return your uniform.

  
  

  Congratulations, seniors!

Please read this in its entirety for important information about the upcoming banquet:

Our end-of-year banquet to celebrate all of the hard work put in by our instrumental music students is almost here! The event is Sunday, June 2 at The Palace Center on Hanover Avenue in Allentown from 2:00 - 7:00 pm. This is an event in which a previously-submitted RSVP is required to attend.

As this is a semi-formal occasion, we encourage attendees to dress accordingly. Whether it's a dashing suit or an elegant dress, we invite you to embrace the spirit of the evening with your attire.

We highly recommend carpooling to the venue to minimize parking issues. Please coordinate with others to arrange shared rides if possible.

When you arrive, please visit the check-in tables which are arranged by the students’ last names. Here you will receive your table number. As this is a very large event with close to 600 people, please sit at your assigned table.

If you have submitted food allergy information, we are doing our best to accommodate. For those needing gluten-free meals, the main courses of beef and chicken will be prepared with no gluten-containing ingredients, as well as the salad, vegetables, and potatoes. Vegetarians will have penne vodka as an option with salad, vegetables, and potatoes. If you require a vegan meal, please see one of the servers as they will be able to provide you with a meal. The meals will be prepared with no nut-containing products. A safe dessert will be provided to the best of our ability.

We look forward to your presence at the banquet, where we can come together as a community to celebrate the achievements and the bonds that unite us all. Thank you for your continued support, and we anticipate a memorable and joyous evening ahead.

If you have any questions, reach out to Kate Mattison at banquet@eahsmusic.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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 the summer approaching, 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.

IT IS A GREAT WAY TO GET AHEAD FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR!

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 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.

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!

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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