March 11 Newsletter

GENERAL:

• NEW: 2024 - 2025 Wind Ensemble Audition Information
• 2024 IMA Scholarship Application information
• Senior Recital information
• Private Lessons information
• 2023 - 2024 Concert Dates
  
• 2024 - 2025 Summer/Fall Calendar

FUNDRAISING:

• NEW: IMA Craft Show Concessions sign up genius
• May 05: IMA Designer Purse Bingo
• NEW: Spring Flower Sale
• Leave a Legacy Campaign!
• Business Sponsorship Information
• RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity

THIS WEEK:

Monday, March 11:

• Winter Guard, 3:00 - 5:00p
• Chipotle Night, 4:00 - 8:00p

Tuesday, March 12:

• City of Easton Address (pep band), report to Lafayette Marquis Hall in full uniform @ 6:40a
• Tuba Lessons, 3:00 - 4:45p

Wednesday, March 13:

• Band Council, 6:40a
• Chamber Strings, 6:00 - 8:00p
• Jazz Lab, 3:00 - 4:30p

Thursday, March 14:

• Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00p
• Tuba Lessons, 3:00 - 4:45p

Friday, March 15:

• Jazz @ Wissahickon HS (Depart EAHS @ 4:30p)

Saturday, March 16:

• Northampton County Band, report @ 7:00a (pick up white pants Saturday am)

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, March 18:

• Winter Guard, 3:00 - 5:00p

Tuesday, March 19:

• Orchestra Council, 6:40a
• Tuba Lessons, 3:00 - 4:45p
• IMA Meeting, 7:00p in EAHS instrumental room

Wednesday, March 20:

• Chamber Strings, 6:00 - 8:00p
• Jazz Lab, 3:00 - 4:45p
• PMEA Region Orchestra, depart EAHS @ 1:30p

Thursday, March 21:

• PMEA Region Orchestra
• Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00p
• March Spin Clinic, 3:00 - 5:00p
• Tuba Lessons, 3:00 - 4:45p

Friday, March 22:

• Spring IMA Craft Show Set Up

Saturday, March 23:

• Spring IMA Craft Show, 9:00a - 2:00p

Sunday, March 24:

• Steel Stacks Finals (jazz band), report time TBD

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

Please see this information sheet if you are a wind player or percussionist interested in auditioning for wind ensemble/orchestra for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Wind ensemble is our auditioned band that meets during Block 02. The group will learn music at a faster pace and performs in four concerts throughout the school year.

Auditions will be due on Monday, April 08. To submit your audition, click here.

*Attention ALL Seniors*

The IMA is proud to sponsor six $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors of the instrumental music department who plan to attend a certified educational institution. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must have participated in the instrumental music department for the entirety of their four years in high school. Graduating instrumental music department seniors are strongly encouraged to apply.

The IMA Scholarship Application will be available Tuesday, February 13, on the EAHS Scholarship Website at scholarships.eastonsd.org The application and recommendations will be submitted online this year. The deadline to return the application is Friday, April 12, 2024.

We look forward to reading and considering your application.

*Questions regarding the IMA Scholarship can be directed to Mrs. Jennifer Brunetti at scholarships@eahsmusic.org

**Attention Seniors**

Each year, we hold a recital at the end of the school year to showcase seniors who wish to perform a piece of music literature specific to their instrument. This recital will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium. It is a night of honor to recognize the achievement of our seniors.

If you are interested, please click on the information document below and complete the interest form. Forms are due by March 27, 2024!

Senior Recital Information Document

Senior Recital Interest Form

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

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

Please see this document for a tentative listing of all summer dates for instrumental ensembles. More information will be shared as we progress through the next few months.

Our Spring IMA Craft Show is right around the corner! Please consider signing up to donate items for the concession stand.

Every donation is much appreciated :)

Designer Purse Bingo!

Come join us for this year’s IMA Designer Purse Bingo! This important fundraiser for the IMA offers a fun time of playing bingo to win some high-quality purses while also trying your luck at some handsome door prizes and tricky tray items. Tell all your family and friends.

• Date: Sunday,May 5, 2024

• Time: Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; games begin at 12:00 p.m.

• Location: Easton Area High School cafeteria

• Tickets: $30.00 per ticket

To make this bingo fundraiser a real success, the IMA needs your help. To volunteer, contact Kathy Raub at bingo@eahsmusic.org or (610) 597-7473 to help with some of the following:

• Get sponsors; organize tricky trays, purses, and door prizes; set up for the Designer Purse Bingo; check people in on the day of the event; sell bingo boards, tricky tray tray tickets, 50/50 tickets on the day of the event

IMPORTANT LINKS:

• PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS for Designer Purse Bingo on the IMA website.
• Interested in sponsoring a purse, click here!
• Interested in sponsoring a tricky tray item, see this sign up genius!

The IMA Spring Flower Sale will begin on March 18. Stay tuned for more information on how to get your beautiful spring flowers!

The 2024 – 2025 school year will mark our band’s 100th anniversary! This is a momentous occasion where we can reflect on the past, but also look towards the future with both our band and orchestra. We are kicking off a fundraising campaign in the hopes that we can leave a lasting legacy and continue to be able to provide EVERY student in band and orchestra with the tools they need to be successful into the future.

Our goal is to raise $30,000 for our instrumental music program through this fundraiser. This will cover the cost of our annual scholarships, instrument maintenance, and many events planned for our band's 100th anniversary!

Dates: February 12 - June 30

To donate or to learn more information, please click here!

Also, if you know any EAHS band alumni, please spread the word about our alumni band!

Check out our spring craft show on Saturday, March 23! Be on the lookout for more information about ways to help!

If you know a crafter/vendor interested in participating, please share this link with them:

https://eahsmusic.org/front-page/spring-2024-craft-show-registration/

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