September 11 Newsletter

GENERAL:

• NEW: Band Senior Night information
• 2023 - 2024 Concert Dates
• Summer/ Fall MB Schedule
• REMINDER: Marching Band Uniform reminders
• Jacket Sale (now through September 22)
• Join our parent/guardian band app!
  

VOLUNTEERING:

• Interested in volunteering?
• NEW: Flower Pick Up Sign Up Genius
  
• NEW: First Flags Sign Up Genius

FLORIDA:

• 2023 Disney Tour Information
• Trip Updates Meeting - Tuesday, September 12

FUNDRAISING:

• Mum Sale Pick Up
• Noto's Hoagie Coupon Pick Up
• NEW: Business Sponsorship Information
• RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity

THIS WEEK:

Monday, September 11

• Guard Sectional, 3:00 - 6:00p

Tuesday, September 12

• Orchestra Council, 6:40a
• Marching Band rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p
• IMA Meeting, 7:00p - instrumental music room
• Mum Sale coupon pick up, 4:45 - 5:15p

Wednesday, September 13

• EAHS Open House

Thursday, September 14

• Marching Band rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p

Friday, September 15

• Home vs. Stroudsburg, report to Cottingham @ 5:30p

Sunday, September 17

• Mum Sale pick up, 10:30a - 12:30p @ Raub's Farms

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, September 18

• Guard Sectional, 3:00 - 6:00p

Tuesday, September 19

• Marching Band rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p

Wednesday, September 20

• Band Council, 6:40a

Thursday, September 21

• Marching Band rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00p

Friday, September 22

• END: Jacket Sale

Saturday, September 23

• Away vs. Bethlehem Catholic, report to EAHS @ 5:00p

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

Marching Band senior night will occur on Friday, October 06, 2023. During this night, all senior members of the marching band will be recognized.

Please read through this informational document to learn more about the evening. More details will be shared as the date gets closer.

This year, our senior football/cheer/band members will be recognizing one mentor during the football game on Friday, September 29.

This is a NEW event this year! In August, senior band members selected one mentor they would like to recognize. This week, the seniors will be writing handwritten cards to their mentor teachers.

The teachers will then be recognized on the scoreboard throughout the game on September 29! More information will continue to be shared as the date approaches.

We are excited to start this new tradition!

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

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!

The 2023 marching band schedule is linked here. This includes every event from band camp through the end of season.

School has started and fall is coming, so you know what that means - time to get your band jackets! The sale will run September 5 - 22. You can place orders using the attached form or online at https://eahsmusic.org. Please note that this year's sale will be for the red student jackets only, the black pullovers will be offered online during our fall sportswear sale.

• If you are ordering multiple jackets please use a separate form for each jacket (one check for the total is fine).
• Please submit in a clearly marked envelope titled “Jacket Order” on the front.
• Make checks payable to IMA.

All orders are due no later than September 22, 2023

Any questions, please contact Charity Piomelli at merchandise@eahsmusic.org.

Our 49th annual First Flag Band Festival is approaching on Saturday, September 30! This event brings together nearly 3,000 people.

In order to make this event a success, we need MANY PEOPLE'S HELP. Please see below if you are willing to donate goods or volunteer your time.

It would be much appreciated!

Donation Sign Up Genius

Volunteer Sign Up Genius

Are you interested in volunteering with the IMA this year?

Make sure you have your clearances on file with EASD & complete this volunteer form.

Not sure how to obtain clearances? Click here for more info!

Please see the sign up genius below to help with mum sale sorting & distribution on Sunday, September 17.

Sign Up Genius

The next contribution is due on September 30 in the amount of $375.

There are two options to make this contribution:

1. Online
2. 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.

Please plan to join the IMA on Tuesday, September 12 at 7p in the HS instrumental music room to learn more about the FL trip, travel details, & updates regarding rooming lists, planes, etc.

There will be a final mandatory trip meeting on Tuesday, November 14 @ 7:00PM for both students & parents/guardians.

Reminder - There will be a pick up for coupons and flags ONLY this Tuesday, Sept 12th from 445p-515p outside the instrumental room at the high school.

Coupons and flags can also be collected along with mums orders at the final delivery day Sunday, Sept 17th at Raub's Farm from 1030a-1230p. If you are unable to make this date please email Jen Mazur to arrange for alternate accommodations flowers@eahsmusic.org

Reminder - Student volunteers needed! Please sign up below if you are able to help (we really need help with the unloading and sorting), thanks very much!

Hoagie coupons can be picked up after marching band rehearsal on Tuesday, September 12

OR

During the IMA meeting.

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 band app is used as an additional tool for communication (in addition to these newsletters). It is highly encouraged that every parent/ guardian join our band app for this year to stay up to date on events & important information within the program.

To join, please click on this link: https://band.us/n/aea39aNaH6b87

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