August 14 Newsletter

Palmer Days is this week! We are in need of volunteers to make this event possible. Please take a moment to review the sign up genius if you are able to help on any of the nights!

It is a fun time and you get to hear the great bands each night!

**CLEARANCES ARE REQUIRED**

Sign Up Genius

GENERAL:

• Marching Band Picture Day Schedule
• Summer/ Fall MB Schedule
• REMINDER: Attendance Policy & Procedures
• First Flag Band Festival Ad Information
• Football Season Ticket Information
• Football Ad Line information
• Join our parent/guardian band app!
  

VOLUNTEERING:

• Interested in volunteering?
• REMINDER: Band Camp Sign Up Genius

FLORIDA:

• 2023 Disney Tour Information

FUNDRAISING:

• March A Thon & Car Wash- Thank you!
• NEW: Business Sponsorship Information
• Mum Sale Fundraiser
• RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity

THIS WEEK:

Monday, August 14

• Band Camp (all), 8:00a - 12:00p
  
  

Tuesday, August 15

• Band Camp (all), 2:00 - 8:00p
• BAND PICTURE DAY - read info below

Wednesday, August 16

• Band Camp (all), 8:00a - 12:00p

Thursday, August 17

• Band Camp (all), 2:00 - 8:00p
• PALMER DAYS

Friday, August 18

• Band Camp (all), 8:00a - 12:00p
• PALMER DAYS

Saturday, August 19

• PALMER DAYS

Sunday, August 20

• PALMER DAYS

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, August 21

• Band Camp (all), 2:00 - 8:00p
  
  

Tuesday, August 22

• Band Camp (all), 2:00 - 8:00p

Wednesday, August 23

• Band Camp (all), 2:00 - 8:00p

Thursday, August 24

• Meet the Band Night, 4:00 - 8:00p (performance at 7:00p)

Saturday, August 26

• Football vs. East Stroudsburg North (away), meet @ EAHS - 4:15p

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

Tuesday, August 15 is our annual marching band picture day! HOWEVER, the schedule will be different from past years. Please review the notes below:

• Students should report to Cottingham Stadium at our regular rehearsal time (2:00p; 1:30p for percussion). Rehearsal will last from 2:00 - 8:00p. Please plan to pick students up from Cottingham at 8:00p. DO NOT ENTER THE STADIUM, as we will be in rehearsal
  
  
• Students should report to rehearsal in what they will wear underneath their uniform
  
  
• Students must pack a dinner
  
  
• Students should bring everything they need for a typical rehearsal (instrument/equipment, music, drill, coordinates, field markers, water, etc.)
  
  
• Students should bring their uniform with them, which includes:

INSTRUMENTALIST:

- Garment Bag

- Red Band Jacket w/ sash

- Black Pants

- Long Black Socks

- White Band Shoes

GUARD:
- Garment Bag

- Black Dress

- Tights

- Guard Shoes

HONOR GUARD/ DM:

- Garment Bag

- White Band Jacket

- White Pants

- Long White Socks

- White Band Shoes

We will rehearse at Cottingham & take our group/section photos on this day. There will be an ordering link for anyone who may wish to purchase the group/section photos.

In order to maximize our time together and be the best we can be for one another, attendance and punctuality is crucial.

"To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, & to be late is not to be..." Plan ahead and when noting report times, plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes early.

Our attendance policy can be found here. It is meant to serve as a guide so we can all be successful and focus on the group. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to Mr. Ballentine at ballentinec@eastonsd.org.

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

*Please note: the first football game has been moved from Friday, August 25 to Saturday, August 26. This has been updated in the link above.

Our band festival is coming up in TWO months. Show your support for your student by taking out an ad for them in our festival program. There are many FOUR different ways to do so:

Patron Ad - $5

Quarter Size Ad - $30

Half Page Ad - $50

Full Page Ad - $80

To take out a patron ad ($5), click on "FF 2023 Patron Form."

To take out a quarter, half, or full page ad, click on "FF 2023 Parent Student Ad."

Be on the lookout for a pre-sale ticket order form in the coming weeks!

Summer band camp is underway! It is a HUGE undertaking that involves over 5,000 snacks & 1,500 meals!!

In order to make our band camp possible, we NEED YOUR HELP! Please see the sign up genius below if you are able to volunteer, donate, or make desserts/pasta dishes for our students.

Sign Up Genius

Questions? Contact Lee Ann Kubbishun and Marisa Pape at bandcamp@eahsmusic.org

*Please note: in order to volunteer, you MUST have your clearances on file with EASD.

THANK YOU!

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.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our March A Thon! We raised over $9,000 for our students!!! This exceeded our goal by over $4,000!!

Additionally, thank you to Kris Trelease & everyone who helped at our car wash this past Saturday! We raised over $1,300 (exceeding our goal by $300).

THANK YOU!!!

The IMA has once again partnered with Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center to bring you a beautiful section of hardy fall mums for your garden and front porch this year!

Our sale runs from Tuesday, August 08 - Tuesday, August 22.

9-inch potted mums $9 each, coupons are $7 each

Pick up for potted mums and coupons will be Saturday, Sept 17th 10:30a - 12:30p at Raub's Farm.

An additional pick up for coupons only will be Tuesday, Sept 12th 4:45 - 5:15pm at EAHS outside the instrumental room

You can order online at the IMA webpage or download the following form and return to the instrumental room by August 22.

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