January 22 Newsletter

GENERAL:

• NEW: 8th Grade Instrumental Music Night
• 100 years - our band program turns 100 in 2024!
• NEW: Private Lessons information
• Pep Bands (basketball)
• ENDS FEBRUARY 15: 100th year anniversary logo design drawing contest
• Showcase Concert (February 02) - Marching Band & Orchestra
• THIS WEEK: January IMA meeting: Tuesday, January 23
  
• 2023 - 2024 Concert Dates

FUNDRAISING:

• Business Sponsorship Information
• RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity

THIS WEEK:

Monday, January 22 - A DAY:

• Half Day, mini schedule & Block 01 exam - students must attend block 01
• Pit Orchestra (woodwinds), 3:00 - 5:00p
• Pit Orchestra (brass/percussion), 5:00 - 6:00p
• Basketball Pep Band, 6:20p @ EAMS
• DUE: Q1 Extra Credit

Tuesday, January 23 - A DAY:

• Half Day, Block 02 & 03 exams - wind ensemble students must attend wind ensemble
• Pit Orchestra (strings), 3:00 - 5:00p
• IMA meeting, 7:00p via zoom

Wednesday, January 24 - A DAY:

• Half Day, Block 04 & 05 exams - freshman band students must attend freshman band
• Chamber Strings, 6:00 - 8:00p

Thursday, January 25 - A DAY:

• Half Day - start of semester 02
• Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00p

Friday, January 26 - B DAY:

• Basketball Pep Band, 6:20p

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, January 29:

• Pit Orchestra (all), 3:00 - 5:00p
• 8th Grade Instrumental Music Night, 7:00p

Tuesday, January 30:

• Orchestra Council,
• Pit Orchestra (all), 3:00 - 5:00p
• Basketball Pep Band, 6:20p

Wednesday, January 31:

• Band Council, 6:40a
• Chamber Strings, 6:00 - 8:00p

Thursday, February 01:

• Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00p
• PMEA D10 District Jazz

Friday, February 02:

• Showcase Concert @ EAMS
• PMEA D10 District Jazz
• Swimming Pep Band

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

On Monday, January 29, we will be hosting an informational meeting for all current 8th grade band, orchestra, and color guard members. This meeting will begin at 7p in the EAHS instrumental music room.

Please help to spread the word to any 8th grade families that you know and also to any families of students who may be interested in joining our program. Some items that will be covered include:

• hearing from current students
• learning about our program & various opportunities
• class schedule
• summer & fall 2024 schedules

The EAHS band program was founded in 2024! While the 2024 - 2025 school year is the official 100th anniversary, we will be celebrating the wonderful traditions of our band and music program throughout the next year.

Be on the lookout for the many ways in which we will celebrate and highlight our students' accomplishments over the years!

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

Throughout January & February, we will have pep bands performing at a few select home basketball games and a swim meet. Please see the listing below for dates of these events. Sign ups will be on the instrumental music library doors.

Girls' Basketball:

• Friday, January 26
• Monday, February 05

Boys' Basketball:

• Monday, January 22
• Tuesday, January 30

We are looking for students to draw a logo for our marching band to use for the 100th anniversary celebrations. This design will be featured digitally, on the front of our band t shirt, and in various other places (sousaphone covers, etc.) as we acknowledge the rich history of our program.

If you are interested in designing a logo, please see the information below:

• Submissions should be sent in by February 15, 2024 using this form
• Logo should be high resolution (scanned if hand drawn)
• Can be hand drawn, but computer generated is recommended
• Try to use school colors, but can accent with non-school colors
• Design should include:
  
  

1. Easton logo (E with bulldog) OR Cursive E found on our uniform jackets
2. 100 years (1924 - 2024)

Be creative! I look forward to seeing your artwork!

On Friday, February 02, our marching band & orchestra will go to the middle school and perform for all students in grades 6 - 8 during the school day.

Orchestra will perform: Overture to Nabucco & Bruno Mars

Marching Band will perform: Toxic, Cold Hearted, JMU, cadence & possibly 1 - 2 other stand songs

Mark your calendars! Our January IMA meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23 @ 7:00 PM.

We will be discussing upcoming board elections, along with various spring events. All ideas are welcome & appreciated as we look towards the spring term.

A zoom link can be found here. We hope you can attend to learn more about our program, finances, and ways to get involved!

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

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

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!

An EASY & EFFECTIVE means of fundraising! 100% of the amount fundraised goes to helping offset student contributions for our upcoming travel opportunities.

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