Weekly Update - 5/29
EASTON AREA HS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
This Week's Edition:
- Weekly Schedule
- NEW - Band Uniform Return information
- NEW - 2022 Instrumental Music Banquet Information
- UPDATED - 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 29 - June 11)
THIS WEEK:
Monday, May 30
- Memorial Day Parade, 8:30am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 31
- Drum Major Interviews, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Academic Excellence Ceremony, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (chambers report @ 5:00 pm)
Wednesday, June 1
- Drum Major Interviews, 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 2
- Half Day
- Graduation Rehearsal, 12:00 - 2:00 pm (pizza lunch provided) - this is a half day
Friday, June 3
- Half Day
NEXT WEEK:
Sunday, June 5
- Instrumental Music Banquet, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Monday, June 6
- EAHS Graduation (see below for more information)
Tuesday, June 7
- EAHS Graduation rain date
Wednesday, June 8
- Section Leader Interviews (marching band)
Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!
Congratulations EAHS musical!
Upcoming Events
BAND: Uniform Returns - Please Read
All seniors & guard members (including honor guard) should have returned all uniform components at this time. Any senior with remaining uniform components in their possession MUST return them by Tuesday, May 31.
When returning uniforms, students should see Mr. Ballentine to ensure it is logged in properly. Students should NOT leave their uniforms in the uniform room.
Graduation (underclassmen):
- All underclassmen performing at graduation will return their remaining uniform components AT Cottingham following graduation.
- This includes: red band jacket, black pants, garment bag.
2022 Instrumental Music Banquet
DATE: Sunday, June 05
LOCATION: The Palace Center (623 Hanover Avenue, Allentown, PA, 18109)
ATTIRE: Formal
WHAT TO EXPECT: This is a wonderful afternoon to celebrate our students. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. The banquet will consist of an awards ceremony where every student gets recognized, buffet dinner w/ dessert, the awarding of scholarships, drum major recognition & more. It is an event where we reflect on the past year, while also begin turning the page to the upcoming school year.
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: Thursday, June 02 from 12 - 2 PM (lunch provided - pizza) @ HS. This is a half day.
End of Year Dates (May 2022)
- Memorial Day
- Banquet
- Graduation
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
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