• Weekly Schedule
• NEW - Band Picture Day Information
• NEW - Uniform Contracts are due August 20!
  
• Cottingham Reopening Information
• Meet the Band Night Information
• NEW - 9/11 Memorial Parade Information

• Mums Fundraiser

• NEW - Palmer Days Sign-up

• First Flag Sponsorship
• March A Thon - Thank you!
• Volunteer Information
• Band App

• Amazon Smile
  

  
  

Monday, August 16

• Band Camp, 8:00am - 12:00pm @ EAHS
  

Tuesday, August 17

• Band Camp, 2:00pm - 8:00pm @ EAHS
• Picture Day (see below)

Wednesday, August 18

• Band Camp, 8:00am - 12:00pm @ EAHS

Thursday, August 19

• Band Camp, 2:00pm - 8:00pm @ EAHS
• Palmer Days, 6:00pm - 10:00pm @ Fairview Park
  

Friday, August 20

• Band Camp, 8:00am - 12:00pm @ EAHS - Uniform Contracts due!
• Palmer Days, 6:00pm - 10:00pm @ Fairview Park
  

Saturday, August 21

• Palmer Days, 5:00pm - 12:00am @ Fairview Park

Sunday, August 22

• Palmer Days, 3:00pm - 9:00pm @ Fairview Park
  

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

Please see the schedule below for what is needed to make this day successful.

2:00pm - Rehearsal begins at EAHS (percussion report at 1:20 for warm ups at 1:30pm)

• Students should wear a t shirt & shorts to rehearsal
• Students should BRING their full uniform (minus hat & raincoat). This includes long black socks (instrumentalists) & long white socks (drum major & honor guard). All uniforms must be kept in their garment bag.

5:00pm - Students depart for Cottingham (students arrange for transportation)

5:30pm - Set up for pictures

• No parents/ guardians should enter the stadium at any point.

5:45pm - Pictures begin

6:45pm - Rehearsal begins at Cottingham

8:00pm - Pick up from Cottingham Stadium

All large equipment (percussion, honor guard, sousaphones) will be transported via the instrument buses. All other students are responsible for bringing their equipment to Cottingham and back on Wednesday morning for rehearsal.

For students who are carpooling to Cottingham, it is strongly recommended they wear a mask while driving to Cottingham (much like they would inside EAHS).

** In the event of rain on Tuesday, a decision will be made by Mr. Ballentine regarding the status of picture day. If it does rain, rehearsal will remain as scheduled 2 - 8pm at EAHS and picture day will be moved to Thursday.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: These pictures will be available for purchase. A link with how to purchase these will be included in next week's newsletter once we receive from Christmas City. There are no hard copies this year.

All students have been fitted for uniforms.

Uniforms contracts, dry-cleaning, and shoe payments are due back by August 20th. These contracts should be placed in the manila envelope hanging at the front of the instrumental music room.

Please contact Mrs. Niosi and Mrs. Martyak if you have any questions regarding uniforms. You can email them at: uniforms@eahsmusic.org

Cottingham Reopening is scheduled for Monday, August 23.

• Rehearsal at EAHS from 2:00 - 4:30 PM (update: students should pack their own dinner)
  • Students should wear 2021 band t shirt, shorts, long black socks, & dark sneakers.
• 5:15 PM - Students dismissed/ individual transportation to Cottingham Stadium for ceremony
• 5:45 PM - Warm up at Cottingham/ Reopening Performance
  • Family/ friends encouraged to attend - 6:30 PM ceremony start time
• 8:00 PM - Pick up at Cottingham Stadium

Location: Cottingham Stadium

Time: Students report: 4:00 PM; Gates open: 5:00 PM; Performance begins: 5:30 PM

What to Expect: Preview the 2021 edition of our "Red Rover" marching band and see what our students have worked on these last two weeks at camp. In this night, you will see:

• Parade into Cottingham
• Pregame Preview
• Halftime Preview
• Demonstration of how we learn drill
• Community Block Band - learn how to march alongside your child

This event is FREE to attend. Please tell friends & family. We look forward to sharing this great night with you! The event should conclude around 6:30 PM.

Students will report to EAHS at 9:00am. Bus transportation to the parade location will be provided.

The parade steps off at 11:00am. Students will wear full uniform for this parade.

More information will be shared when we receive final details about the event.

The fall mums fundraiser started on Monday, August 9th and runs through Monday, August 23rd. We are selling 9-inch potted mums (several color choices) for $7 each. Coupons are also redeemable at the nursery for $6 each.

There will be two pick up dates in mid-September (the 11th for plant and coupons, the 14th for coupons only).

Thank you for your support!

We need student scoopers and adult volunteers to make this fundraiser a success! Please see the sign up geniuses below for how you can help. Many hands make light work!

Introductory Letter

Pre-Sale Ticket Order Form
Business Sponsorship Form

Parent/ Guardian-Owned Business Sponsorship

Patron Ads

There are MANY ways that you can help! One of the best ways to help us fundraise is to contact businesses who may be interested in sponsoring the instrumental music program. There are options for businesses to also get special shout outs on our social media, in our concert programs & more.

Parents & Guardians: there is a DISCOUNTED rate for pre-sale tickets. This form is due back by September 04.

There are also ways for you to take out an ad for your child. You can also choose to put a shout out in the program (only $5!). All ads are due by August 28.

Questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Jennifer Martellucci: firstflags@eahsmusic.org.

How does it work?

1. Begin shopping at smile.amazon.com.
2. If you’re not already, sign in with your Amazon credentials.
3. From the “Pick your own charitable organization,” enter “Instrumental Music Association” and choose “Easton, PA.”
4. Press “Select,” and begin shopping AND helping to raise money for the IMA!

What’s the catch?

• There’s no catch other than you must shop from smile.amazon.com.
• Amazon will not make donations to the IMA on qualifying purchases when orders are placed through amazon.com or from any Amazon shopping apps.
• Not all purchases are eligible even when placed through smile.amazon.com.

All of the money is being counted and we will be sure to share our final tally. See below for a picture of our students towards the end of the day.

Thank you again.

Please be sure to also complete & return the volunteer form found under the strings camp/ band camp information sections of this newsletter. This form will also be mailed out in mid-July.

Additionally, if you are interested in serving as a nurse for the band during band camp & football games, please reach out to our medical coordinator, Mrs. Ferretti, at medicalrecords@eahsmusic.org.

Thank you!

The advantages of this app include:

• Notifications sent directly to phone or device.
• Instant communication to relay last-minute changes or details.
• Integrated calendar (with ability to import the calendar to your phone's calendar).
• Attachments tab to keep track of any forms.

It is recommended every parent/ guardian sign up for this app. To do so, please click this link. This group is specifically for any parent/ guardian of a student in the band or orchestra.