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Weekly Newsletter - April 20, 2025

Sent 4/20/2025, 4:55 PM.

We had a great time in Washington D.C.  Very much owed to all the hard work put in by our trip coordinator JP Bowdoin and his wife Susan.  We really appreciate their efforts and willingness to provide such an amazing experience for all our kids.

Also, thanks are in order to the chaperones, who get up early, go to bed late, and walk many miles to ensure the students are taken care of and have the best experience possible. Huge thanks to these individuals for their help.

Don't forget to get your band banquet tickets!  They are for sale until April 28th - get yours today!

Also, on the horizon we have our spring car wash and some band concerts...  Check your calendars to look ahead to what is coming in May.

Let's dig into what I have for this week.

What's in this newsletter?

Here's what I have for you all this week:

• Band Banquet Tickets - We are now selling tickets for our annual band banquet - I have all the details for you

• Band Booster Scholarship - Seniors - we are now taking applications for the band booster scholarship - details below

• A word from Mr. Sayre - As always, make sure to read through his section

This week in band...

Wednesday 4/22

• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Color Guard Sectional

Thursday 4/23

• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Percussion Sectionals

Now on to the details...

Band Banquet Tickets

It's April, and that means it's time to start selling tickets to our annual end-of-year band banquet, hosted by the band boosters. This banquet is an opportunity to celebrate all the hard work our students put in this year.

This is a such a great community event, where we get to dress up a little, enjoy a delicious catered meal together with family and friends, reminisce about the year, and hand out a ton of awards.

This year it is happening on Saturday, May 10th at the Berna Facio building located at 3315 Louisiana Blvd NE.

Ticket price is $23 per person and can be purchased at the link below. Children aged 0-3 are free, as are graduating seniors. Everyone needs to have a ticket (even graduating seniors and children aged 0-3, at no charge, so we can have accurate numbers).

Purchase Tickets here: https://eldorado-band-banquet-2025.cheddarup.com 

When purchasing your tickets, please make sure you give us any dietary restrictions you may have so we can adequately accommodate everyone.

I truly hope you are all able to make this - these students put in so much work this year, and this is a great time to celebrate that with family and friends.

The deadline to order tickets will be April 28th.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

Band Booster Scholarship

SENIORS - Our band booster scholarship(s) are awarded to help graduating seniors continue their music performance education in college.  For all the details, see the Scholarships page from the band handbook.

Send your submissions to president@eldorado.band by 5/3.

Have a great week!

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagle Band!

Welcome back—and congratulations on a successful and unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C.! We couldn’t be prouder of how our students represented Eldorado. A huge thank you to our amazing chaperones who donated their time and energy to help keep everything running smoothly. Your help kept students safe, organized, and on schedule—we couldn’t have done it without you!

An extra special THANK YOU goes out to JP Bowdoin and Susan Bowdoin, who dedicated countless hours planning and coordinating every detail of this trip. Because of their hard work and care, our students had an exceptional, enriching experience full of memories they’ll carry with them for years to come. We are so grateful for everything you’ve done for the program!

Looking Ahead:

• 🎺 Spring Band Car Wash Fundraiser – May 3rd at Firestone Montgomery

• 🎷 Jazz Concert – May 6th

• 🎼 Concert Band Performances – May 8th, featuring Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and our incredible Percussion Ensemble

• 🥳 Band Banquet – May 10th at the Berna Facio Complex. Ticket info available above.

This Week:

• 🎨 Tuesday – Color Guard Class at its normal time

• 🥁 Thursday – Percussion Class from 4–6 PM

Let’s finish the year strong and celebrate all the growth, hard work, and great music we've made this year.

Go Eagles! 🦅🎶

Mr. Sayre