Weekly Update - 5/22
EASTON AREA HS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
This Week's Edition:
- Weekly Schedule
- NEW - Senior Recital Information
- Memorial Day Information
- NEW - Band Uniform Return information
- NEW - Chambers/ Jazz Uniform Return Information
- Graduation
- End of year dates (May 2022)
- Percussion Clinic - June 2022
- Tentative Fall 2022 Marching Band Schedule
- IMA chaperones and volunteers needed
- Picture Ordering Information
Weekly Schedule (May 22 - June 4)
THIS WEEK:
- Drum Major Auditions (during classes)
Tuesday, May 24 "B" Day
- Drum Major Auditions (during classes)
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 2:30 - 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 25 "B" Day
- Band Council Meeting, 6:30am
- Drum Major Auditions (during classes)
- Senior Recital, 7:00pm
Thursday, May 26 "A" Day
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 2:30 - 5:00pm
Friday, May 27 "A" Day
NEXT WEEK:
Monday, May 30
- Memorial Day Parade, 8:30am - 1:00pm
Tuesday, May 31
- Drum Major Interviews, 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Academic Excellence Ceremony, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Wednesday, June 1
- Drum Major Interviews, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Thursday, June 2
- Graduation Rehearsal, 12:00 - 2:00 pm (pizza lunch provided) - this is a half day
Friday, June 3
- HALF DAY
Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!
Upcoming Events
Senior Recital - Wednesday, May 25
We hope to see you there!
Memorial Day Parade Information
Student Report Time @ EAHS: 8:30 AM (full uniform - white pants)
Departure: 9:00 AM
Parade Step Off: 10:30 AM
Estimated Time Back @ EAHS: 1:00 PM
The parade steps off at 6th & Northampton and concludes by the free bridge with a ceremony.
Please see the heading below regarding important uniform return procedures.
End of Year Dates (May 2022)
- Memorial Day
- Banquet
- Graduation
BAND: Uniform Returns - PLEASE READ
All band members should read the following instructions carefully for how/ when to return uniforms.
On Memorial Day:
- All guard (honor guard, flag, majorette) members & SENIORS should bring all of their uniform components (including garment bag, raincoat, black pants, etc) with them, as they will be collected upon our return to the high school following the parade.
- When seniors & guard members leave EAHS after the parade, they should have NO uniform components in their possession.
- All underclassmen instrumentalists should return: raincoats, white pants, & hats after the parade. Underclassmen will keep their red coats, black pants, & garment bags for graduation the following week.
Graduation (underclassmen):
- All underclassmen performing at graduation will return their uniform components AT Cottingham following graduation.
- This includes: red band jacket, black pants, garment bag.
Chambers/ Jazz Uniform Return - PLEASE READ
Graduation - EAHS Bands
Date: Monday, June 06 (rain date: Tuesday, June 07)
Report Time: 4:30 PM @ Cottingham (bus transportation NOT provided)
Location: Cottingham Stadium
Attire: Full uniform (black pants & red coat, long black socks, white band shoes)
Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 02 from 12 - 2 PM (lunch provided - pizza) @ HS. This is a half day.
2022 Percussion Clinic - June 16 & 17, 2022
This year, we are welcoming back Cody Gross (battery) & Sean Rode (pit) to lead the clinics.
The dates/ times are as follows:
June 16 2- 7 PM (dinner provided)
June 17 9 - 2 PM (lunch provided)
Attendance is mandatory at these clinics unless the absence is submitted to Mr. Ballentine at least one month in advance.
I look forward to these clinics and taking the next step as a group!
2022 Fall Marching Band Schedule (tentative)
General Info
Picture Ordering Information
Once you receive the proof photo, you are able to decide if you would like to order pictures through Christmas City online.
Thank you!
IMA chaperones and volunteers needed
The IMA relies on the participation of its members to chaperone student events and to support and organize fundraising events. All IMA members with ACT 153 clearances on file with the Easton Area School District are eligible to participate as a chaperone or volunteer.
Please visit https://eahsmusic.org/general/act153/ for more information on how you can volunteer!
Easton Area High School Instrumental Music
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