Weekly Update - 10/10
EASTON AREA HS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
This Week's Edition:
- Weekly Schedule
- Marching Band White Pants Return
- NEW - Orchestra/ Wind Ensemble/ Jazz Uniform Information
- NEW - Neshaminy Band Festival Information
- SAVE THE DATE: Fall Orchestra Concert & Dress Rehearsal
- Noto's Hoagie Sale Information - FINAL DAY TO TURN IN IS TUESDAY!
- NEW - The IMA Annual Citrus Sale is officially underway!
- SAVE THE DATE - Fall IMA Craft Show
- Reminder - Band Uniform Dry Cleaning Information
Weekly Schedule (October 11 - 17, 2021)
- NO SCHOOL
- Boys' Soccer Senior Night Pep Band 5:30 - 6:30pm @ EAHS
Tuesday, October 12
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm @ EAHS
- IMA General Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm @ EAHS Cafeteria
- IMA Fruit Sale begins!
Wednesday, October 13
- Chamber Strings Rehearsal 2:45 - 4:00pm @ EAHS
- Girls' Soccer Senior Night, 5:30 - 6:30pm @ EAHS
- Flag Sectional, 5:00 - 8:00pm @ EAHS
Thursday, October 14
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm @ EAHS
- Field Hockey Senior Night Pep Band 5:30 - 6:30 pm @ EAHS (pizza provided)
Friday, October 15
- Home Game vs. Liberty, 5:30pm @ Cottingham
Sunday, October 17
- Raubs Farms Pep Band, 1:00pm @ Raubs Farms
Tuesday, October 19
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:00 - 5:00pm @ EAHS
Wednesday, October 20
- Chamber Strings Rehearsal, 2:45 - 4:00pm @ EAHS
Thursday, October 21
- Marching Band Rehearsal, 6:00 - 8:00pm @ EAHS
Friday, October 22
- Away Game vs. Emmaus, 4:45pm @ EAHS
Saturday, October 23
- Neshaminy Band Festival, 4:00pm @ EAHS
Sunday, October 24
- Easton/ Phillipsburg Halloween Parade, 1:00pm report @ EAHS
Stay up to date by viewing our online calendar on our website!
Upcoming Events
Marching Band White Pants Return
White pants should be returned on Tuesday, October 12. These should be returned at the END of practice on Tuesday. Please arrange to have them brought at the time of pick up from practice. Do not bring them into school with you, as they will get dirty and there is no place to store them.
The pants will be inspected & distributed for the Neshaminy Band Festival on Saturday, October 23.
If you have any concerns about how to return these pants, please reach out to uniforms@eahsmusic.org or ballentinec@eastonsd.org.
Orchestra/ Wind Ensemble/ Jazz Band Uniforms & Contracts
Any remaining Orchestra and Wind Ensemble members who have not yet been fitted (as well as those selected for Jazz Band and Chamber Strings) will have ONE FINAL OPPORTUNITY to be fitted for uniforms on Thursday, October 14!
The sign up genius for uniforms can be found here.
Neshaminy Band Festival Information
2001 Old Lincoln Hwy
Langhorne, PA 19047
The festival begins at 7:00 p.m. Information regarding ticket prices and Easton's specific performance time will be shared closer to the festival date.
Come on out to Neshaminy HS and support your "Red Rover" Marching Band. Wear Easton colors, sit together, and cheer loudly for the Beast from the East!
SAVE THE DATE - FALL ORCHESTRA
There will be a dress rehearsal for 9 - 12 orchestra students on Tuesday, November 09 from 6:00 - 8:00pm.
Fundraising
Noto’s Deli Hoagie Coupons – Fall 2021
The IMA is working with Noto’s Deli, 930 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042, to help our music program raise money in tasty fashion.
About the Noto’s hoagie coupon sale:
- Sale dates: September 28 through October 10
- Expiration date: coupons are good through January 31, 2022
- Cost: coupons are $8.00 each and are good for one 10″ hoagie (ham, turkey, roast beef, Italian, egg salad, chicken salad or tuna salad)
- Pick-up: late October with location to be determined
- Questions: please contact Mrs. Howe at foodcoupons@eahsmusic.org
Any last orders can be brought in to EAHS and dropped off in the gray lockbox or brought to the IMA meeting Tuesday night.
Coupon Form (paper and online) are available at https://eahsmusic.org/general/notos-hoagie-coupon-fall-2021/
The IMA Annual Citrus Sale is officially 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.
2021 Fall IMA Craft Show
Saturday, November 20
9:00am - 2:00pm
EAHS Cafeteria
FREE ADMISSION
Help to spread the word about the great event! Are you a crafter/ vendor or know someone who is? Reach out to craftshow@eahsmusic.org to receive an application!
Other News
Uniform Update: DRY CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each band member to keep his or her uniform clean and in excellent condition.
It is important that the band present an excellent appearance at ALL times.
Uniforms are to be DRY CLEANED ONLY.
The white sweat collars inside the Band Jacket, Honor Guard Jacket, and Drum Major Jacket should be removed and hand washed after each performance. Do not use bleach. White gloves are to be worn at each performance. These can be machine-washed and hung to dry. Additional pairs of gloves can be purchased for $3.00.
We have selected Lehigh Valley Dry Cleaners who can guarantee us that the whites will stay white and not turn gray. EVERYONE MUST USE THIS DRY CLEANER.
Please Note: DO NOT USE OVER THE COUNTER HOME DRY CLEANING KITS.
LEHIGH VALLEY DRY CLEANERS - 3 LOCATIONS
PALMER -- Wm. Penn Plaza Shopping Center, Wm. Penn Hwy, Easton -- 610-258-8988
EASTON – Northwood Corner Nazareth Rd. Easton – 610-253-9161
HECKTOWN -- 193 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem -- 610-759-5600
PRICES – Lehigh Valley Dry provides us with a 10% discount. Always mention that you are in the Easton High School Band to receive your discount. Separate pieces will be accepted to be cleaned at the same discount. Uniforms should be cleaned as often as needed.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
SASHES: Use a professional dry cleaner; do not use steam or press.
Please note: only take the sashes to the dry cleaner when they are dirty. This will prolong the life of the sash. You may spot clean sashes with Ivory soap and water.
BLACK PANTS: Make sure to properly hang pants after each performance. DO NOT IRON!
Please contact Mrs. Niosi or Mrs. Martyak with questions regarding uniforms.
PMEA D10 Band & Orchestra Auditions
Auditions take place on Saturday, December 04, 2021. To view the solo lists & see more information about the requirements, please visit the PMEA D10 website.
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