Weekly Update - 1/17
EASTON AREA HS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
This Week's Edition:
- Weekly Schedule
- Uniform Update for Winter Band Concert
- Information Re: Winter Band Concert
- IMA chaperones and volunteers needed
- NEW - MB Trip Commitment Forms - DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
- 8th Grade Parent/ Guardian Informational Night
- NEW - Spaghetti Dinner -> Navigate the Night Information
- NEW - PMEA D10 Orchestra - CONGRATULATIONS!
- NEW - PMEA D10 Band Festival coming soon!
Weekly Schedule (January 17 - 22, 2022)
Monday, January 17
- NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 18
- District Band Committee Meeting, 6:40am
- Pit Orchestra, 2:30 - 4:30pm
- Basketball Pep Band, 6:30 - 8:45pm
Wednesday, Thursday 19
- Band Council, 6:30 - 7:00am (stage set up)
- Chamber Strings, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Thursday, January 20
- FINAL EXAMS (Half Day)
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Friday, January 21
- FINAL EXAMS (Half Day)
- Winter Band Concert, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Student report times staggered - see below full uniform (white pants)
Saturday, January 22
- Northampton County Band Rehearsal, 8:00am - 12:00pm (students report by 7:40a)
NEXT WEEK:
Monday, January 24
- Pit Orchestra, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Tuesday, January 25
- Orchestra Council, 6:40am
- Pit Orchestra, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Wednesday, January 26
- Chamber Strings, 2:30 - 4:00pm
Thursday, January 27
- Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Friday, January 28
- PMEA D10 Band Festival
- NYC & Washington DC Commitment Forms DUE!
Saturday, January 29
- PMEA D10 Band Concert, 7:00pm @ EAMS
Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!
Uniform Update for Band Concert
Upcoming Events
Winter Band Concert Information - Friday, January 21
DATE: Friday, January 21
TIMES: Concert begins at 7pm
10 - 12 Concert Band: report @ 5:00pm
9th Grade & Wind Ensemble: report @ 5:45pm
UNIFORM: Full uniform (no hats or gloves), white pants, long white socks, red band shirt underneath uniform jacket.
A few things of note for spectators:
- Doors open at 6:30p
- Masks are required when inside EAHS
- Enter through the main entrance doors at EAHS
- The performance begins at 7p
IMA chaperones and volunteers needed
The IMA relies on the participation of its members to chaperone student events and to support and organize fundraising events. All IMA members with ACT 153 clearances on file with the Easton Area School District are eligible to participate as a chaperone or volunteer.
Please visit https://eahsmusic.org/general/act153/ for more information on how you can volunteer!
MB Trip Commitment Forms - DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
- NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade - Thursday, March 17
- Washington D.C./ Shenandoah Apple Blossom Parade - Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 01
In order to secure a spot for these opportunities, students must complete a commitment form along with a deposit. There are TWO ways to do this:
- ONLINE (recommended) - submit commitment form AND payment online
- Hard Copy - return commitment form(s) AND payment to lock box in instrumental music room.
A copy of the presentation given on Monday, January 10 can be found here. It is highly recommended ALL marching band families read through this thoroughly.
For general trip questions, contact Mr. Ballentine at ballentinec@eastonsd.org.
For questions regarding fundraising, contact Jennifer Smith at finman@eahsmusic.org.
8th Grade Instrumental Parent/ Guardian Night
The contents of this meeting will include:
- An overview of the HS program
- Plans for the 2022 - 2023 school year
- Scheduling (both course & full year)
- Hearing from current HS students
Current 8th graders will be receiving information about this night this week.
Spaghetti Dinner -> Navigate the Night
Our orchestra council has chosen an international theme and to coincide with the music selections, we have renamed the event "Navigate the Night" with our orchestras!
Preliminary details on the event can be found below - be on the lookout for more information in the coming week:
DATE: Saturday, February 19
STUDENT REPORT TIME: 3:30p
EVENT BEGINS: 6:00p
LOCATION: EAHS Cafeteria
RSVP INFORMATION: coming soon!
We hope to see you there!
PMEA D10 Orchestra - CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for representing yourselves, our school, & community with such pride!
PMEA D10 Band Festival - Saturday, January 29
Check out this article by Lehigh Valley Live covering the event:
Easton Area High School Instrumental Music
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