January 1st Newsletter

• Weekly Schedule
• NEW: 2023 - 2024 Florida Trip Informational Meeting
• NEW: EAHS Indoor Color Guard
• SAVE THE DATE: Winter Band Concert
• REMINDER: MB Uniform Care
• Instrumental Music Department Concert/ Event Dates

THIS WEEK:

Monday, January 2nd

• NO SCHOOL
  

Tuesday, January 3rd

• Pit Orchestra, 2:30 - 4:30pm
  

Wednesday, January 4th

• Chamber Strings, 2:30 - 4:00pm

Thursday, January 5th

• Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00pm
  

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, January 9th

• Pit Orchestra, 2:30 - 4:30pm
• 2023 - 2023 Florida Trip Information Meeting (Disney), 7:00pm in instrumental room (combined w/ IMA meeting)

Tuesday, January 10th

• Pit Orchestra, 2:30 - 4:30pm
• Girls Basketball Pep Band, 6:15 - 8:45pm

Wednesday, January 11th

• Band Council, 6:40am
• Chamber Strings, 2:30 - 4:00pm

Thursday, January 12th

• Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00pm

Friday, January 13th

• Boys Basketball Pep Band, 6:15 - 8:45pm

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

We are traveling again next year! We are excited to announce our marching band & orchestras will be traveling to Orlando, FL.

There will be an informational trip meeting on Monday, January 09 @ 7:00 p.m. in the EAHS instrumental music room. This will be combined with the January IMA meeting.

This meeting is not mandatory, HOWEVER, a lot of information will be shared regarding the trip planning, costs/ fundraising opportunities, timelines, itineraries, etc. For those who are not able to attend, there will be an email recap sent out later that week.

8th grade families will also be invited to join at this meeting. There will also be a separate 8th grade instrumental music meeting at the end of January.

NEW THIS YEAR!! 🎉

We are starting an indoor color guard this year FOR THE FIRST TIME! This group is open to ANY high school student.

What is indoor?

Indoor guard consists of baton, flag, rifle, & sabre spun to choreography inside. Typically, indoor consists of a lot of dance & body movement. It is a GREAT opportunity.

Here are some videos of high school indoor groups:

Bethel High School

AMP Winter Guard

What is the schedule?
For the first year, we will be getting the program off the ground. To do this, there will be THREE different groupings:

Flags 1 (4:45 - 6:45 PM on Mondays)

Flags 2 (7:00 - 9:00 PM on Mondays)

Majorette (4:45 - 6:45 PM on Wednesdays)

If students are interested in this group, join this band app here.

Our winter band concert will be held on Friday, January 20 @ 7:00 PM in the EAHS auditorium.

Student report time will be as follows:

9th grade & wind ensemble: 5:30 PM

10 - 12 concert band: 5:45 PM

Please read the following below for how to care for your marching band uniform now that the season has ended. Now is a good time to get your uniform dry cleaned.

• Ensure the jacket is hung on the hanger supplied at the beginning of the season.
• Hang the jacket OUTSIDE of the garment bag.
• Pants should be hung on the creases. Please hang this OUTSIDE of the garment bag if damp to air out.
  
• Make sure hats are not pressed up against other items. The top of the hat should not be rubbing against anything in a closet.
• Guard: please adhere to the uniform care instructions given during uniform fittings. This document can also be found here.

*If you need any repairs completed on your uniform, please contact Mrs. Niosi or Mrs. Crawford. Do not complete any repairs at home.

Students will need their red band jackets & white pants for the winter band concert on Friday, January 20.

Please view the attached document that includes all concert & event dates for the 2022 - 2023 school year.

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