November 20 Newsletter
EASTON AREA HS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
What's Included:
GENERAL:
- NEW: Elementary Pep Rallies - information & lists included
- UPDATED: Thanksgiving Week schedule & information
- NEW: West Chester Parade information (marching band)
- REMINDER: PMEA sign up genius (for all students auditioning for PMEA)
- REMINDER: Final trip contribution due Monday ($400)
- Concert Band seating audition information
- 2023 - 2024 Concert Dates
- Summer/ Fall MB Schedule
- REMINDER: Marching Band Uniform reminders
FLORIDA:
- 2023 Disney Tour Information!
- RECAP: Trip Meeting information (Tuesday, Nov. 14)
- Service Project information
- ENDS TONIGHT: Disney Trip T-shirt information (optional)
FUNDRAISING:
- ENDS TONIGHT: IMA Fruit Sale
- REMINDER: Fall Sportswear Sale!
- Business Sponsorship Information
- RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity
THIS WEEK:
Monday, November 20:
- Elementary Pep Rallies (during school day)
- Powderpuff Pep Band, report @ 5:40p - Cottingham Stadium
- DUE: Final Disney Trip Contribution ($400)
Tuesday, November 21:
- Easton/P'Burg Band Dance, report @ 5:40p - EAHS
- Freshman & Sophomore band members, pick up white pants
Wednesday, November 22:
- EAHS Pep Rally (during school day)
- Bonfire Parade, report @ 4:45p - EAHS
Thursday, November 23:
- Easton vs. Phillipsburg Football, report @ 8:00a - EAHS
Saturday, November 25:
- Santa Arrival @ Palmer Mall, report @ 10:40a - Palmer Park Mall
NEXT WEEK:
Monday, November 27:
- NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 28:
- Marching Band rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p (memorization for Santa's Parade due)
- Wreath Sale coupon pick up, 4:45 - 5:30p
- Block 01 & 04 concert band auditions due
- PMEA audition time slots
Wednesday, November 29:
- Joint Trip council, 6:40a
- Chamber Strings, 6:00 - 8:00p
Thursday, November 30:
- Marching Band rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p (flutes & clarinets - cut gloves for trip)
Friday, December 01:
- West Chester Holiday parade, report @ 3:30p
Saturday, December 02:
- PMEA D10 Band & Orchestra auditions @ Parkland HS
- Wreath Sale item pick up, 4:30 - 6:30p @ Raub's Farms
Sunday, December 03:
- Online Sportswear Sale ends
Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!
Event/ General Information
MB: Elementary Pep Rally Information
Our marching band will perform in elementary pep rallies occurring on Monday, November 20. These are a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase the pride & tradition surrounding Thanksgiving week to our elementary students!
Information regarding the pep rallies can be found below:
REPORT TO INSTRUMENTAL ROOM: 8:30a
ATTIRE: Easton clothing (please plan to wear jeans or something nicer, no sweatpants)
**students going to Paxinosa should dress for the weather outside, as that pep rally will be held in Cottingham Stadium
WHAT TO BRING: Instrument & Equipment, music & lyre, packed lunch - no nut products (if you do not want school lunch)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Lunches - school lunches will be provided. If you have a food allergy or prefer not to have a school lunch, please plan to bring a packed lunch.
- Upon returning to the HS, students who are participating in the powderpuff pep band should take their instrument with them. Large instruments will get loaded on the instrument bus with no shelves.
As a reminder, you are responsible for any missed work while we are on this field trip. Please ensure you have communicated to your teachers.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly.
Thank you! Let's make it a great day for our school tomorrow.
Thanksgiving Week Information
- Elementary Pep Rallies (all marching band students) - during school day; Easton attire
- Powderpuff Game (optional pep band - sign up on instrumental doors) - 5:40 PM @ Cottingham Stadium; Easton attire. Pizza will be provided to students. Plan to arrive NO LATER than 5:40 PM.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21:
- Easton/P'Burg Band Dance (all marching band students); Glow in the Dark theme; report @ 5:40 PM. Pizza & cake provided.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22:
- EAHS Pep Rally (all instrumentalists) - during school day; 2023 - 2024 band shirt. All instrumentalists will report to the instrumental room after Block 01.
- Bonfire Parade (all marching band students) - 4:45 PM @ EAHS; bus to Cottingham Stadium; Easton attire
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23:
- EAHS vs. PHS Football (all marching band students) - 8:00 AM @ EAHS: bus to Lafayette; full uniform - instrumentalists, wear white pants.
Temperatures this week will dip into the 20s & 30s at times. Come prepared in layers. Bring hand & foot warmers. Wear multiple layers. Bring extra gloves & hats. Double up on socks or wear thick socks.
When dressing warmly under the uniform, wear school colors and make sure it can not be visible outside the uniform.
Check the weather each day & prepare accordingly!
West Chester Parade Information
The marching band will travel to West Chester, PA on Friday, December 01 to perform in the annual West Chester Holiday Parade. Please see the details below regarding this wonderful event:
REPORT TIME: 3:30 PM
ATTIRE: Full uniform (instrumentalists will wear black pants); Guard - holiday uniforms
DINNER: Students should pack a dinner for the evening. No nut or dairy products
RETURN TO EAHS: 11:30 PM
PMEA Mock Auditions
You are required to go through a mock audition with me before the instrumental auditions on Saturday, December 02. This is meant to help you prepare for the in-person auditions and ensure you know all of the requirements/expectations.
As a reminder, you are responsible for transportation to & from Parkland HS on December 02. To review the list of requirements for auditions, please click the links below:
BAND REQUIREMENTS
ORCHESTRA REQUIREMENTS
Please select a time slot from the sign up genius below.
Thank you!
2023 - 2024 Concert Schedule
Concert Band Seating Auditions
Students in Block 01 & 04 Concert Bands are required to submit a seating audition by Tuesday, November 28. These are important in allowing me to hear every student performing individually and assessing where our strengths are, in addition to areas for continued growth.
Hard copy information regarding these auditions can be found outside my office in the instrumental room.
To submit auditions, please see our class Schoology!
Questions? Please reach out AHEAD OF THE DUE DATE.
Thank you!
Marching Band Uniform Reminders
Uniform contracts and fees were due by Friday, August 25th!
Please place all shoe order forms and payments in the gray lock box in the band room.
As a reminder, all uniform items should be removed from the garment bag during the week to air out.
- Wash the sweat collar after EVERY performance with a mild detergent. AIR DRY.
- The jacket & pants are DRY CLEAN ONLY. DO NOT IRON OR PLACE IN WASHING MACHINE.
- Shoes should be cleaned after EVERY performance
- Gloves can be washed and hung out to dry.
Have repairs? Contact the uniform coordinators at uniforms@eahsmusic.org. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS AT HOME!
Thank you!
2023 Marching Band Schedule
'23 Florida Tour Information
Disney November Contribution Reminder
There are two options to make this contribution:
- Online
- Check/ Money Order made out to IMA (on memo line, write: child's name - Disney). These can be placed in the IMA lockbox OR mailed to:
Instrumental Music Association
PO Box 3535
Easton, PA 18043
To learn how much you have fundraised to date, please contact Mrs. Franklin at finman@eahsmusic.org.
FL Forms - UPDATE
- Overnight Field Trip Form - one per student
- Medical Form - one per student if not completed already
- Medical Administration Form - one per MEDICATION PRESCRIBED BY A DOCTOR. Please note: this form requires a doctor's signature
- IMA Nurse Consent Form - one per student if prescription medication is taken
If your child must take an OTC medication that is NOT listed on our medical form, please email Mr. Ballentine.
All forms were due: Tuesday, November 14.
QUESTIONS? Please reach out directly to Mr. Ballentine at ballentinec@eastonsd.org.
Trip Meeting Logistics - Tuesday, Nov. 14
To view the slideshow presentation, please click on this link.
If you are trying to access the travel account and need a pin number, I will share this out this week as well!
United Against Poverty Orlando - Service Project
Whenever our program travels outside of our local area, we always try to find ways to give back to the communities that we visit. This year we decided to partner with United Against Poverty Orlando. This organization directly gives back to less fortunate families in the Orlando area.
Throughout November, we are hosting a can drive. All donations given will go directly back to this organization. Since we are traveling 1100 miles to Orlando, we decided to set a goal of raising 1100 cans to go with this value. If every member of the Band & Orchestra donates 3-4 cans, this goal is easily obtainable. Donations can be placed in the bins set in the front of the instrumental room.
For more information about the organization and our initiative, check out the flyer below. Feel free to also check out the video we have made to go with this fundraiser!
FUNDRAISING
Disney Trip Shirts & Online Sportswear Sale
Designed by the students for the upcoming trip, the official EAHS Band & Orchestra Disney 2023 shirt will be available in two colors and styles. The shirt is available for everyone, not just the students, and is optional. Students going on the trip are not required to purchase a shirt.
Trip shirts will be available online only at the link below until 11:59pm Sunday 11/19. Shirts will be available for pickup the week of December 4, details will be sent out closer to that week.
Also available is our fall online sportswear. Those items will be available online through Sunday 12/3. Pickup for sportswear will be during the week of December 18. We will make sure the pickup times are after everyone is back from the trip.
If you have any questions please email us at merchandise@eahsmusic.org.
THE IMA ANNUAL CITRUS SALE ENDS TODAY!
This is one of the biggest fundraisers we do as an organization, so we need everyone to participate to make this a HUGE success! All of your favorites are back again, including two “samplers” of outstanding fruit- perfect to bring as a gift to holiday parties!
They are MULTIPLE ways to drive sales. As always, students can sell directly to friends and family in-person, or customers can place their orders online through our dedicated website. Additionally, customers can opt for direct ship to their homes.
1. WEBSITE - will be live on October 9th and will accept orders until Sunday, November 19th. https://freshfruitorder.org/EAHSmusic/
2. PDF PACKET - In Person orders were due Friday, November 10th. Late orders will be accepted through Tuesday.
3. DIRECT SHIP - We are offering Direct Ship items on the website which will enable customers to have items sent directly to their door - perfect for out-of-town customers and gift giving! There are a few items that are only available for direct ship and some that are the same as our regular offerings. Direct ship items cost more than regular items b/c the UPS fee is included.
4. DELIVERY - Fruit is scheduled to come in on Friday, December 8th with pick up on Saturday, December 9th at Raub’s Farm.
NEW: Business Sponorships
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
- Ask local businesses to support our program by directing them to our website OR handing them this letter!
- Businesses will complete the form at the bottom of this page.
- Upon completion, businesses will receive email confirmation.
- They will be contacted by our business sponsor chairperson for details re: specifics pertaining to your sponsorship level (advertisement design, etc.). Artwork requirements
- If paying via check, mailing address is:
Instrumental Music Association
Attn: Business Sponsorships
PO Box 3535
Easton, PA 18043
PLEASE NOTE: Any business sponsorships secured by students will result in 10% of that sponsorship going towards their trip contribution!
For more information, please visit our Sponsorship Website!
Raise Right - Fundraising Opportunity
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.
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