January 08 Newsletter

GENERAL:

• 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
• NEW: Northampton County Band information
• Change in Winter Band concert
• January IMA meeting: Tuesday, January 23
• 2023 - 2024 Concert Dates

FUNDRAISING:

• Business Sponsorship Information
• RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity

THIS WEEK:

Monday, January 08 (ASYNCHRONOUS DAY/ KEYSTONE EXAMS) - A DAY:

• Pit Orchestra (woodwinds), 2:30 - 5:00p
• Pit Orchestra (brass/percussion), 5:00 - 6:00p
• Basketball Pep Band, 7:00p (report @ 6:20p to EAMS cafeteria)

Tuesday, January 09 - B DAY:

• Orchestra Council, 6:40a
• Pit Orchestra (strings), 2:30 - 5:00p

Wednesday, January 10 (ASYNCHRONOUS DAY/ KEYSTONE EXAMS) - B DAY:

• Chamber Strings, 6:00 - 8:00p

Thursday, January 11 - A DAY:

• Band Council, 6:40a
• Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00p
• PMEA D10 Band

Friday, January 12 - B DAY

• PMEA D10 Band

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, January 15:

• NO SCHOOL
  
  

Tuesday, January 16 - A DAY:

• Pit Orchestra, 2:45 - 5:00p
• Basketball Pep Band, 6:20p @ EAMS

Wednesday, January 17 - B DAY:

• Chamber Strings, 6:00 - 8:00p

Thursday, January 18 - B DAY:

• Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00p

Friday, January 19 - A DAY:

• Half Day (Block 01 A Day Final Exam)

Saturday, January 20:

• Northampton County Band, report to EAHS @ 7:00a

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

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:

• Monday, January 08
• Friday, January 26
• Monday, February 05

Boys' Basketball:

• Tuesday, January 16
• 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!

Due to the altered schedule days with state testing & finals, along with the recent FL trip, we are going to be canceling our winter concert. Instead, we are going to do a video update on our progress in conjunction with the March 4th fundraiser in February.

In addition, our marching band & orchestra will be performing at a Showcase concert for the middle school in early February (more details to come).

This will allow us more time to learn our music, work on fundamentals, and get comfortable as a concert ensemble prior to a stage performance.

We did so many wonderful things in the fall! I am looking forward to our spring term and the many events we have coming up!

Congratulations to all of the students accepted into Northampton County Band! The first rehearsal will take place on Saturday, January 20.

We will provide transportation to & from Northampton Area HS, where the rehearsal will take place. Please plan to be at EAHS by 7:00a with your instrument, music, pencil & water.

Thank you!

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

Be on the lookout for more information!

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