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What is a March-a-Thon?

A fundraiser for our EAHS marching band! Students march 50 laps around the field to raise money for our program. This year, we are raising funds to help offset the cost of band camp! Fifty percent of the donations affiliated with a student will go towards their New Orleans trip contributions.

• WHEN: Friday, August 8 from  8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• WHERE: Easton Area High School band field
• DONATION PERIOD: Friday, August 1-Friday, August 8
• WHY: The money we raise during this event will help to offset the costs of maintaining our instrumental program and ensuring we can afford future years many wonderful opportunities. Specifically this year, This year, we are raising funds to help offset the cost of band camp! Fifty percent of the donations affiliated with a student will go towards their New Orleans trip contributions. Our goal for this fundraiser is $7,500! We need everyone’s help to achieve this goal!
• March A Thon Flyer (PDF)

We Need YOU

We are asking every student to find sponsors for this event! If every student found between $15-25 in sponsorships, the IMA would surpass our goal! It costs the IMA approximately $80,000 annually to support instrumental music at Easton Area High School. This money goes towards the following:

1. Marching Band (including band camp, parades, competitions)
2. Strings Camp (including guest clinicians, food)
3. Guest Clinicians throughout the year for all students
4. Equipment purchases (as needed to support the growing program)
5. Instrumental Music Banquet & Senior Recital
6. Meals (at various points throughout the year)
7. Scholarships for graduating seniors (six $1,000 scholarships)
8. Performances Tours for the Instrumental Music Department  

How can I donate?

• ONLINE: Donations can be made online (optionally, when entering your credit card information, please indicate in the “Write a note (Optional)” section of PayPal the name of the band student on behalf of whom you’re donating).
• CASH/CHECK: If sending a check, please include the band student’s name in the memo line; if sending cash, please write the band student’s name on the envelope or include a note with the student’s name on it.
  • Mail donations to (or students can drop them in the lockbox in the instrumental room):
    Instrumental Music Association
    March-a-Thon
    P.O. Box 3535
    Easton, PA 18043

Event details

We’re excited to host our 27th annual fall craft show on Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Easton Area High School (through the cafeteria doors).

• Over 100 crafters and vendors typically register for the show
• Expect some good eats at the food court
• This public event is a big fundraiser for the IMA

Questions?

Please contact Lauren Knaub at craftshow@eahsmusic.org.

Registration

Our show is open to both crafters and vendors, which we ask you to indicate on the application. Registration is available below or you can register by downloading and mailing in the form along with a check for the registration fee.

Vendors will not sell:

• items with the “Beast from the East” word mark
• items commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the Marching Band

The IMA is offering students a fundraising opportunity for the New Orleans trip by purchasing boxes of Gertrude Hawk chocolate bars.

How it works

• Each box costs $84 with $24 of that amount applied to the student’s New Orleans trip contribution
• The recommended selling price for Gertrude Hawk bars is $1.75 each.
• Order-by dates and pick up dates are listed below
• Pick up boxes on the appropriate pick-up date–times to be determined–in the band room or they can be sent home with students
• If you have questions about this fundraiser, please contact Tiffani Blevins at fundraising@eahsmusic.org.

Dates

Order-by Date	Pick-up Date
February 28, 2025	March 7, 2025
March 28, 2025	April 4, 2025
April 25, 2025	May 2, 2025
May 30, 2025	June 6, 2025
June 27, 2025	July 4, 2025
July 25, 2025	August 1, 2025
August 29, 2025	September 5, 2025
September 26, 2025	October 3, 2025
October 31, 2025	November 7, 2025

Order Form

We are excited to share with you that our marching band and orchestra have the opportunity to travel again during the 2025 – 2026 school year. Next year, our program will be traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana, where both our marching band & orchestra will have performance opportunities! This experience is a result of the hard work many have put in to provide us with this unique opportunity. Each of your children continues to excel in rehearsals and bring pride to the community in our performances. Thank you for supporting them.

The reasons why we travel with our ensembles are:

• To provide educational opportunities to our students through performances/ adjudications
• To bring recognition to our school district and music program
• To build a sense of community between the members of our groups

When planning this trip, there are many different aspects we must consider, including:

• School Schedule
• Costs
• Performance Schedules & Availability

All members of our marching band and high school orchestra (9-12) are invited to perform. The decision to take each group will be made independently based on the commitment forms that are returned. In order for each group to perform and learn as one, we need to field a representative group.

• 2025-2026 New Orleans Kickoff Letter (PDF)
• Travel Insurance Details (PDF)

Contribution Schedule

To reserve a space for you on the New Orleans tour, you must return the commitment form found at the end of the 2025-2026 New Orleans Kickoff Letter to the gray lockbox in room G214 with your $100 deposit by Friday, January 10, 2025.

Contribution schedule	Amounts
January 10, 2025	$100 (deposit)
March 1, 2025	$200
May 1, 2025	$300
July 1, 2025	$300
September 1, 2025	$300
November 1, 2025	$300
December 1, 2025	remaining contribution (estimated $100)

Submit your student’s contribution

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