Weekly Update - 11/28
EASTON AREA HS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
This Week's Edition:
- Weekly Schedule
- NEW - Uniform Update
- UPDATED - Orchestra Uniform Contracts Overdue
- UPDATED - Philadelphia Holiday Parade Information
- NEW - Wind Ensemble Concert Information
- NEW - Christmas & All That Jazz Information
- NEW - Orchestra Dress Rehearsal - Winter Concert
- Winter Wreath Pickups
- NEW - Volunteers needed for wreath distribution
- Volunteers needed for fruit sale distribution.
- Uniform Pillow Sale Pick Up Date
- UPDATED - Merchandise Update
Weekly Schedule (November 28 - December 11, 2021)
- THANKSGIVING BREAK
Tuesday, November 30
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm @ EAHS
- Winter Wreath and Coupon Pickup, 5:00 - 5:30pm outside rehearsal room
Wednesday, December 1
- Chamber Strings, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Thursday, December 2
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm @ EAHS
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 6:00 - 8:00pm @ EAHS
Saturday, December 4
- Winter Wreath Pickup, 1:00 - 3:00pm @ Raub Farm (1459 Tatamy Road Easton PA)
- Philadelphia Holiday Parade, 1:30 - 9:00pm
NEXT WEEK:
Monday, December 6
- Winter Choral Concert, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 8
- Chamber Strings, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Thursday, December 9
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday, December 11
- Fruit Pickup
- Band Pillow Pickup, 10:00am - 12:00pm @ EAHS Instrumental room
- Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Students report @ 5:30pm
Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!
Uniform Update
Please make sure to clean your sweat collar and air out your band jacket. Steam your jacket and ensure that your white pants are hung on the hanger correctly. Take a moment to wipe down your band shoes and ensure that your white pants are clean and ready for the upcoming parade.
If you have any concerns, please reach out to uniforms@eahsmusic.org or ballentinec@eastonsd.org.
Orchestra / Wind Ensemble Uniforms & Contracts
There are still students that need to hand in their Orchestra/Wind Ensemble uniform contracts. These contracts are past due. Please send in your contracts and payments as soon as possible.
If you have any concerns, please reach out to uniforms@eahsmusic.org.
Upcoming Events
Philadelphia Holiday Parade Information - Saturday, December 04
Please see below for details regarding the Philadelphia Holiday Parade.
Date: Saturday, December 04
Report Time: 1:30pm @ EAHS
Bus Departs: 1:45pm
Parade Starts: 4:30pm (Center City ending at City Hall)
Estimated Time of Arrival Back at EAHS: 9:00pm
Attire: Full uniform (white pants)
The parade steps off at 2nd & East Market Street and will travel west to City Hall. It will then turn right onto North Broad Street. Easton is almost the last unit in the parade (#53).
This is the first time this parade is being held - we hope you can come & support the band in this parade!
Winter Wind Ensemble Concert
Students should wear their wind ensemble uniforms. Uniforms remain at the school, with the exception of students in jazz band & chamber strings.
We look forward to seeing you at this concert!
Christmas...and all that Jazz Information
The concert is FREE to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated. An RSVP is required, as there is limited space in the rehearsal room. Information on how to RSVP will be sent out later this week.
Thank you!
Winter Orchestra Concert Dress Rehearsal
Fundraising
Winter Wreath Pickup
For your convenience, IMA has set up two opportunities to pick up your wreaths / poinsettias. Thanks so much for your order and support of the IMA!
Tuesday, November 30th, 5:00 - 5:30pm outside instrumental room.
Pick up for Wreaths and More Coupons ONLY. Jen Mazur will be parked in the blue Toyota Scion (looks like a toaster) - if you have any issues please text or call 610-390-4954.
Saturday, December 4th, 1:00 - 3:00pm @ Raub Farm (1459 Tatamy Road Easton PA)
Pick up for Wreaths and More coupons AND other items. If you have a conflict due to the Philadelphia Holiday Parade, the Raub family will hold your items for pick up on Sunday, Dec 5th.
Volunteer Opportunity for distributing wreaths
Thank you so much for considering volunteering to help as we know this date overlaps with the Philadelphia parade! Only need a few volunteers are needed, if you're able to help thank you so much!! Also, if your kids need volunteer hours, there are spots set aside for students!
Volunteer Opportunity! Help with distribution of Fruit Sale
Here is another great opportunity for adults and students to help out the IMA - help with the sorting and distribution of the fruit orders.
This sign-up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f45a8af23aa8-fruit is for both students and adults for volunteering on Dec. 10 or Dec. 11th - you choose!
Thanks as always for supporting the IMA!
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!
Merchandise Sale Update
In-stock Merchandise: We still have a few shirts, black beanie hats, varsity striped scarves, and red embroidered blankets in stock - all perfect Christmas gifts for Rover fans! If anyone is interested please email me at the address below and we can make arrangements for you to get the items.
LAST CHANCE for JACKETS!! The red windbreaker student jacket has been discontinued by the manufacturer. There are still some quantities available, but not many. Therefore we would like to offer one last chance for students to get them. We are including the black pullover as well in case that is also discontinued by next fall. Orders may be placed online at the IMA website, or by the attached order form. All orders must be received no later than Friday, December 10.
Please note: Crew Neck and Jacket orders will be placed with our vendor on Monday, December 13. They are not expected to be delivered in time for Christmas, so please keep that in mind when planning your order.
Please feel free to email merchandise@eahsmusic.org if any questions. Thank you.
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