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Mums Fundraiser – Fall 2026

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The IMA has again partnered with Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center to bring you a beautiful selection of hardy fall mums for your garden and front porch this year.

Sale dates

  • Our sale runs from Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 28 .

Hardy Fall Mums ($10)

  • $10 each
  • 9-inch potted hardy fall mums
  • Available in purple, red, orange, white, and yellow

Mums Coupons ($8)

  • $8 each
  • Redeemable for 9-inch potted hardy fall mums
  • Coupons are slightly lower in price, allow you a larger selection when redeemed at Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center, and you can select your own mums
  • Redeem coupons by October 1, 2026

Delivery

  • Pick up mums and/or coupons on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. at Raub’s Farm located at 1459 Tatamy Rd., Easton PA 18045.
  • There will be an additional pick-up date for coupons only on Tuesday, September 8 from 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. (after marching band rehearsal) in front of the Instrumental Room at the Easton Area High School at 2601 William Penn Hwy., Easton, PA 18045. This is the building closest to the turf field.

Questions about the mums fundraiser?

A Car Wash with Peanut Butter Bacon Cheddar Burgers!

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The IMA will be hosting its second car wash fundraiser on September 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Easton Area High School. Jeremy Bialker, creator of the Two Rivers peanut butter bacon cheddar burger, will be grilling these babies up during the car wash. Burger orders will be placed primarily as preorders by completing the following form with a limited number of burgers for sale on the day of the car wash.

What’s on a peanut butter bacon cheddar burger?

  • 1/2lb Angus beef patty
  • Cheddar cheese 
  • Applewood smoked bacon 
  • Peanut butter 
  • Pickled red onions 
  • Chili gastrique (sweet and smoky citrus red pepper sauce) 
  • Brioche roll 

What should I know when preordering?

  • Place your preorder by September 1
  • Preordered burgers are $15 each
  • Pickup burger preorders during the car wash on September 5 between 11:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m.
  • Place your preorder below…

Marching Band to Help Kickoff Las Vegas Raiders at NY Jets

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We are excited for our marching band to perform at an NFL game this fall at the NY Jets vs. LV Raiders Game at MetLife Stadium! On Sunday, November 1, our marching band will perform in a parade around the tailgates, a parade on the grand concourse around the stadium, and perform part of our show just before kick off! It will be a memorable day for our students!

For any family, friends, or community members interested in attending the game, please see the information below for how to obtain tickets! These are discounted group rate tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, a portion of each ticket purchased through this platform will go back to our music program as a fundraiser!

View seating options and purchase tickets. There are three ticketing levels available (prices listed include ALL fees and you can choose your own seats):

  • Upper Endzone ($90.17)
  • Upper Sideline ($135.26)
  • Mezzanine Endzone ($180.35)

Please note, you do not need to purchase tickets for your students (we have group seats already reserved for our performers).

Questions? Reach out to Mr. Ballentine at ballentinec@eastonsd.org.

Sponsorships

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The Easton Area High School Instrumental Music Association (IMA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports the students in the instrumental music program at Easton Area High School. The IMA consists of parents and guardians of students within our music program. It is a volunteer-run organization that supports both the financial and volunteer needs of the band and orchestra. 

Corporate sponsorship of the IMA is integral to the financial well-being of our operating budget supporting the many opportunities afforded our students. The IMA supports over $80,000 in annual expenses, including annual scholarships, marching band operating expenses, uniform care, new instrument/ equipment purchases, maintenance costs, travel opportunities, and more. 

As a corporate sponsor of the IMA, there are many benefits your organization would receive, in addition to supporting our students. We hope you consider supporting our wonderful music program. Our students work incredibly hard each year and we hope to be able to continue to support their needs through generous donations such as yours.

2026-2027 Sponsorship Letter (PDF)

How it works

  1. Complete the form at the bottom of this page.
  2. Receive email confirmation.
  3. You will be contacted by our business sponsor chairperson for details re: specifics pertaining to your sponsorship level (advertisement design, etc.). Artwork requirements
  4. If paying via check, mailing address is:
    Instrumental Music Association
    Attn: Business Sponsorships
    PO Box 3535
    Easton, PA 18043

Sponsorship Levels

Crescendo – $100

  • Name on IMA website
  • One (1) custom social media post per year

Red Rover – $500

  • Logo with live link on IMA website
  • Name in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Two (2) social media posts
  • 8″×10″ sponsorship certificate

Bulldog – $750

  • Logo with live link on IMA website
  • Name in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Two (2) social media posts
  • Quarter-page ad in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Two (2) tickets to First Flags Festival
  • One (1) IMA newsletter spotlight

Drum Major – $1,500

  • Logo with live link on IMA website
  • Name in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Half-page ad in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Four (4) social media posts
  • Two (2) IMA newsletter spotlights
  • Table at First Flags and 2 tickets to event (approximately 2,500 attendees)
  • Invitation to Meet the Band Night on Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • Logo on traveling banner to all games (Size TBD)
  • Logo magnet on red equipment bus. (Approximate size 10″x10″)
  • Individual sponsor banner (provided by company 3′×5′) displayed at all fundraising events.

Director – $3,000

  • Logo with live link on IMA website
  • Name in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Full-page ad in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Six (6) total tickets to your choice of IMA event
  • Six (6) social media posts per year
  • Four (4) IMA newsletter spotlights per year
  • 2025-2026 Sponsorship plaque
  • Invitation to Meet the Band Night on Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • Table at First Flags and 4 tickets to event (approximately 2,500 attendees)
  • Logo on traveling banner to all games (Size TBD)
  • Logo magnet on red equipment bus. (Approximate size 10″x15″)
  • Individual sponsor banner (provided by company 3′×5′) displayed at all fundraising events.

Beast from the East – $5,000

  • Logo with live link on IMA website
  • Name in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Full-page ad in all IMA concert/event programs
  • Ten (10) social media posts per year
  • Ten (10) total tickets to your choice of IMA event
  • 2025-2026 Sponsorship plaque
  • Invitation to Meet the Band Night on Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • Table at First Flags and 4 tickets to event (approximately 2,500 attendees)
  • Monthly newsletter spotlights
  • Halftime sponsorship shout-out at Home football games
  • Logo on traveling banner to all games (Largest placement)
  • Logo magnet on red equipment bus. (Approximate size 10″x24″)
  • Individual sponsor banner (provided by company 3′×5′) displayed at all fundraising events.

If you have any questions about the program please reach out to our Sponsorship Coordinator at sponsorships@eahsmusic.org.

Parents, stay informed with the BAND app

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This year, Band and Orchestra will be using a platform called the BAND app to communicate. This is a supplement to the emails sent out weekly.

The advantages of this app include:

  • Notifications sent directly to one’s phone or device.
  • Instant communication to relay last-minute changes or details.
  • Integrated calendar (with ability to import the calendar to your phone’s calendar).
  • Attachments tab to keep track of any forms.

It is recommended every parent/ guardian sign up for this app. This group is specifically for any parent/guardian of a student in the band or orchestra.

Download and join the BAND app.