May 7 Newsletter
EASTON AREA HS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
- Weekly Schedule
- MONDAY: Germany Trip Meeting
- Memorial Day Rehearsals (full marching band)
- THIS WEEK: Saturday Night Swing (tickets online)
- Eagles Game Ticket Raffle - ongoing
- NEW: Graduation Band rehearsal/ information
- UPDATED: June 2023 Percussion Clinic
- Instrumental Music Department Concert/ Event Dates
- NEW: Summer/ Fall MB Schedule
- NEW SECTION ADDED: 2023 Disney Tour Information
- NEW: Online Disney Registration DUE May 19
- REMINDER: Contribution due on May 31 ($375)
- RaiseRight Fundraising Opportunity
Germany Trip Meeting - Monday May 8th @ 7:00pm
If your child is participating in the Germany Trip, please attend this important meeting.
THIS WEEK:
Monday, May 8
- Germany Trip Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 9
- Guard Clinic, 6:00 - 8:00pm
- Tri-M Honor Society Induction, 7:00 - 8:00pm (chambers report @ 6:15pm)
Wednesday, May 10
- Band Council, 6:40am - set up stage during school day
- Chamber Strings, 2:30 - 4:00pm
- Guard Auditions, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday, May 11
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 6:00 - 8:00pm (instrumentalists only)
- IMA Meeting, 7:00pm (EAHS cafeteria)
Friday, May 12
- DUE: Final Germany Trip Contribution
- Spring Band Concert, 7:00pm (report @ 5:30pm)
- Drum Major requirements due
- Shammy Shine Gift Card fundraiser pick up @ band concert
Saturday, May 13
- Saturday Night Swing, 7:00 - 9:00pm (jazz report @ 4:00pm)
NEXT WEEK:
Monday, May 15
- Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser
- Senior Recital Practice, 5:00 - 9:00pm
Tuesday, May 16
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Senior Recital, 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 17
- Spring Orchestra Dress Rehearsal, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Thursday, May 18
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Jazz Band, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Friday, May 19
- Spring Orchestra Concert, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday, May 20
Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!
Event/ General Information
Memorial Day Rehearsals (FULL MARCHING BAND)
Memorial Day is fast approaching! Please note our full marching band (instrumentalists & guard) will rehearse on the following dates to prepare for our Memorial Day parade.
Tuesday, May 16
Thursday, May 18
Tuesday, May 23
All rehearsals will be from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Please note, both 5/16 & 5/18 are virtual, asynchronous days. Students will need to find rides to EAHS for rehearsals.
Saturday Night Swing - Saturday, May 13
Come out to hear our EAHS jazz band one final time before we depart for Germany! You won't want to miss this event!
WHAT: Saturday Night Swing - a casual night where we transform our rehearsal room into a restaurant atmosphere, complete with hors d'oeuvres & mocktails.
WHEN: Saturday, May 13; 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm)
COST: $16/ person (includes food, drinks, & entertainment)
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Online via the IMA website
Do you like the Philadelphia Eagles?
YOU have the chance to win a pair of Eagles tickets for ONE game of the 23 - 24 season! The exact game will be confirmed once the fall schedule is announced.
Section 227
Row 29
Seats 1-2
Ticket Cost: $10.00/ entry
Tickets will be available to purchase at several upcoming events:
May 3 Small Ensemble Concert
May 7 Bingo
May 12 Spring Band Concert
May 13 Jazz Band Saturday Night Swing
May 19 Orchestra Concert
June 4 Instrumental Music Banquet - Winner drawn
Those not planning to attend these events can contact Mrs. Franklin for individual purchases at finman@eahsmusic.org.
(Note: this is a general fundraiser for the IMA)
EAHS Graduation Band Rehearsal
The marching band (instrumentalists only) will be performing at graduation again this year. Please see below for preliminary information.
DATE: Tuesday, June 06 (rain date: Wednesday, June 07)
TIME: 6:00pm (report time: 4:00pm @ Cottingham)
REHEARSAL: Monday, June 05 (12:00 - 2:00pm @ EAHS instrumental room)
* Seniors attend from 12:00 - 1:00pm; grades 9 - 11 attend from 12:00 - 2:00pm
ATTIRE: Red band jacket; black uniform pants, long black socks; white band shoes
2023 Percussion Clinic Information
Our annual percussion clinic will take place on June 15 - 16, 2023. This clinic is mandatory for all percussionists for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
To view more detailed information, please click on the document below.
For questions, please reach out directly to Mr. Ballentine at ballentinec@eastonsd.org.
Full Instrumental Department Dates 2022 - 2023
'23 Florida Tour Information
Online Trip Registration (Music Travel)
Any student who will be traveling to Disney in December must register ONLINE with our travel company by
FRIDAY, MAY 19. This information will be used to generate a database for plane tickets and eventually allow students to select rooming lists, bus lists, & also allows families to purchase the optional trip insurance.
To register,
please follow these instructions here.
A few items of note:
- Make sure to list student FULL NAME as it appears on their license or government ID. Students under 18 must list their full name, but do not need an ID.
- An email address is needed. This CANNOT be a roverkids account.
- Contributions will still be made through the IMA. The ONLY payment you as a family will NOT make to the IMA is the optional trip insurance.
Disney May Contribution Reminder
This is a reminder the next contribution for the '23 Disney Tour is due May 31. The contribution amount is $375.
There are two options to make this contribution:
- Online
- Check/ Money Order made out to IMA (on memo line, write: child's name - Disney). These can be placed in the IMA lockbox OR mailed to:
Instrumental Music Association
PO Box 3535
Easton, PA 18043
To learn how much you have fundraised to date, please contact Mrs. Franklin at finman@eahsmusic.org.
Bingo - THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who helped make our bingo possible this year! A huge thank you to Mrs. Kathy Raub for her time & energy in coordinating our event today. It is so very much appreciated!!!
Thank you to EVERY volunteer and chairperson who worked to put this fundraiser together, along with everyone who attended or shared on social media!
Raise Right - Fundraising Opportunity
An EASY & EFFECTIVE means of fundraising! 100% of the amount fundraised goes to helping offset student contributions for our upcoming travel opportunities.
WHAT IS IT?
Participants can buy gift cards at face value. There is a percentage listed that you earn for every purchase. Gift cards are either instant download and/ or physical gift cards. You can then spend the gift cards as you would normally, knowing you helped fundraise!
HOW IT WORKS:
Click here to learn more about the program, create your account & begin fundraising! Friends & family can help fundraise anywhere in the country - it is a great way to get relatives involved who may not be able to participate in our normal fundraisers.
*If ordering Giant gift cards, please ensure you look for the logo below to use at Giant. Do not use any other logos, as they will not be able to be used at Giant.
Easton Area High School Instrumental Music
The Easton Area High School (EAHS) Instrumental Music Program has a long history of success. The program consists of nearly 380 students in grades 9 – 12 and encompasses marching band, three concert bands, three orchestras, two jazz ensembles, pep band, and pit orchestra.
