Weekly Update - 11/07
EASTON AREA HS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
This Week's Edition:
- Weekly Schedule
- Fall Orchestra Concert Information
- UPDATED - Orchestra Uniforms
- NEW - Volunteers needed for Craft Show
- NEW - Phantoms Ticket Pick Up
- Phantoms Hockey Information
- Let's keep those uniforms looking good!
- Philadelphia Holiday Parade Information
- NEW - Turkey Week Schedule of Events
- UPDATED- The IMA Annual Citrus Sale is officially underway!
- UPDATED - Winter Wreath and Poinsettia Sale Sale ENDS Monday!
- NEW - Uniform Pillow Sale - Pick Up Date
Weekly Schedule (November 07 - 13, 2021)
- Wreath & Poinsettia Sale ENDS
- IMA Meeting, 7PM @ EAHS
Tuesday, November 9
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm @ EAHS
- Orchestra Dress Rehearsal, 6:00 - 8:00pm @ EAHS
Wednesday, November 10
- Citrus Sale ENDS
- Fall Orchestra Concert, students arrive 5:30pm, concert from 7:00 - 8:30pm
Thursday, November 11
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 6:00 - 8:00pm @ EAHS
Friday, November 12
- Philadelphia Holiday Parade Channel 6ABC release forms DUE
- Phantoms Hockey Ticket Pick Up, 4:00 - 6:00pm @ EAHS
- Phantoms Hockey Game (students report 4:00pm @ EAHS)
NEXT WEEK:
Tuesday, November 16
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm @ EAHS
Wednesday, November 17
- Chamber Strings, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Thursday, November 18
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm @ EAHS
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 6:00 - 8:00pm @ EAHS
Saturday, November 20
- IMA Fall Craft Show, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!
Upcoming Events
Fall Orchestra Concert Information
Please see the pertinent information below:
Student Report Time: 5:30pm
What to Wear:
- Students should wear an undershirt & shorts (they will put their uniform over top of this).
- Students wearing tuxedos should BRING long black socks with them. They should be long enough so that they go mid-calf.
- Students who have their shoes at home should bring these with them.
- Upon arrival, students will change into their uniforms (these are kept at the school except students in Chamber Strings & Jazz Band).
On Tuesday, November 09 will be a dress rehearsal for all orchestra students from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Winds & Brass should only attend from 6:00 - 7:00pm.
- Students should plan to arrive to the dress rehearsal by 5:45pm so we can begin promptly at 6:00pm
Orchestra/ Wind Ensemble/ Jazz Band Uniforms & Contracts
Orchestra students who ordered shoes can pick them up before or after dress rehearsal on Tuesday. Uniforms will be distributed before the concert Wednesday and collected afterward. Please see Mr. Ballentine’s concert announcement for further instructions.
Chamber Strings students will pick up their shoes and uniforms after their dress rehearsal Tuesday.
Orchestra/Wind Ensemble uniform contracts are past due. Please send in your contracts and payments as soon as possible.
Volunteers Needed for the Craft Show
We’re excited to host our 24th annual fall craft show on Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Easton Area High School (through the cafeteria doors).
- Over 120 crafters and vendors are registered this year
- Expect some good eats at the food court
- This public event is a big fundraiser for the IMA
In order to make this event a success, we need adult and student volunteers to help out. The volunteer positions are setup in 2 hour blocks - you do not need to volunteer for the whole day - any time is helpful.
We have the following positions available for adult volunteers:
- For the early risers, we need people to: Sign-in vendors, set-up food, unload and carry crafts.
- Throughout the day, we need people to serve and sell food.
- For later risers, we need help carrying crafts back to vendors vehicles.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044aa4ac2ca0fc1-imavolunteers1
We have the following positions available for student volunteers:
- For the early risers, we need people to: Sign-in vendors, set-up food, unload and carry crafts and make announcements.
- Throughout the day, we need students to sell 50/50 tickets, sell treasure hunt tickets, make announcements, collect donations, and sell/serve food.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044aa4ac2ca0fc1-imavolunteers2
Please check out the sign up links to see how easy it is to donate your time for this important event!
Phantoms Ticket Pick Up
ALL STUDENT TICKETS WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED. They will be given to the students on Saturday when we arrive at the PPL center.
Phantoms Hockey Game Pep Band Information
- Student Report Time: 4:00pm @ EAHS
- Bus Departs: 4:15pm
- Attire: Easton band shirt (outermost layer)
- What to Expect: We will perform both outside the entrances, along with indoors on the main concourse prior to the start of the game. After our performances, students will then have the opportunity to watch the game. There is transportation both to & from the PPL center. Students will need to wear masks while indoors at the event, along with on the buses.
Let's keep those uniforms looking good!
Please make sure to take your uniform out of the garment bag and air it out. If you did not take your jacket to the cleaners, now would be a great time! Check to make sure all wrinkles are steamed out of your jacket. Wash your sweat collar and white gloves too. Wipe up and clean your white band shoes. Many students need to use white shoe polish to tidy them up to get them back to bright white.
Thank you for your support in keeping your uniform looking sharp!
If you have any concerns, please reach out to uniforms@eahsmusic.org or ballentinec@eastonsd.org.
Philadelphia Holiday Parade Information - Saturday, December 04
We are awaiting specific details of the event, but please see a rough estimate of what to expect below:
Date: Saturday, December 04
Report Time: 12:30pm @ EAHS
Bus Departs: 12:45pm
Parade Starts: 4:30pm (Center City ending at City Hall)
Estimated Time of Arrival Back at EAHS: 9:00pm
The 6ABC release forms are due back by Friday, November 12. Hard copies of this form can be found at the front of the room underneath the board.
Turkey Week 2021 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, 11/22: Powderpuff Game (report at Cottingham 5:15p) - Easton attire
- Game begins at 6:00p at Cottingham
Tuesday, 11/23: Easton/ P'Burg Band Dance (seniors only) - report to HS cafe by 4:45p
- Dance will be held from 5:00 - 6:15p
Wednesday, 11/24: Easton Pep Rally & Bonfire Parade - report to HS by 2:30p
- Busing provided to Cottingham Stadium from HS
- More info to come
Thursday, 11/25: Easton vs. P'Burg Game - report to HS by 8:00a
- Full Uniform (white pants - instrumentalists)
Fundraising
The IMA Annual Citrus Sale is underway!
Did someone say orange? This is one of the biggest fundraisers we do as an organization, so we need everyone to participate to make this a HUGE success! We’ve added some exciting, new items this year- two “samplers” of outstanding fruit- perfect to bring as a gift to holiday parties!
They are MULTIPLE ways to drive sales. As always, students can sell directly to friends and family in-person, or customers can place their orders online through our dedicated website. Additionally, customers can opt for direct ship.
1. WEBSITE - will be live on October 11th and will accept orders until Sunday, November 14th. https://freshfruitorder.org/EAHSmusic/
2. PDF PACKET - students will receive packets this week with instructions for the sale. In Person orders are due Wednesday, November 10th.
3. DIRECT SHIP - For the second year, we are offering Direct Ship items on the website which will enable customers to have items sent directly to their door - perfect for out-of-town customers and gift giving! There are a few items that are only available for direct ship and some that are the same as our regular offerings. Direct ship items cost more than regular items b/c the UPS fee is included.
4. DELIVERY - Fruit is scheduled to come in on Friday, December 10th with pick up on Saturday, December 11th at Raub’s Farm.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lynn Franklin at (610) 207-4239 or at IMAfruitsale@gmail.com.
The next attachment is a flyer with information and a QR code that you can download, print, and share with anyone.
Winter Wreath and Poinsettia Sale - ONGOING
You are able to order online at https://eahsmusic.org/general/wreath-sale-2021 up until Monday, November 08!
You can see all the beautiful items for sale above, or in the attached PDF file.
If you want to send in your order, please use the attached Word Document.
Delivery
Items and coupons will be picked up at Raub’s Farm 1459 Tatamy Rd Easton, PA 18045 on Saturday December 4th from 1-3pm.
*An email reminder will be sent out along with a receipt of your order and courtesy calls will begin at 2:45pm
If you cannot pickup your order on Dec. 4th due to the Philadelphia Holiday Parade, orders will be held for pickup on Sunday at Raub's Farm.
There will be an additional pick-up date for coupons ONLY on Tuesday November 30th from 5:00 - 5:30pm in front of the Instrumental Room at the high school.
Uniform Pillow Sale - PICK UP DATE
The first batch of pillows have arrived back and look fantastic! We are anticipating all pillows to be completed by the end of November.
Thank you for your continued support!
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