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Weekly Newsletter - OCTOBER 12, 2025

Sent 10/13/2025 5:20 PM.
Edited 10/13/2025, 8:30 PM - Added new volunteer signups.

I truly hope everyone was able to get some well-deserved rest this week - this Fall Break was a nice break in the middle of a hectic month.

We are getting back into the swing of things this week, so let's dig into what I have for you.

What's in this newsletter?

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

• All-State Auditions - Audition registration is open for concert and jazz all-state - REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!

• Spring Trip Commitment - Registration is now open!  Register by 10/31!

• Yearbook Reminder - Don't forget to order your yearbooks - early bird pricing (10% off) ends 10/31

• Volunteer Opportunities - We could really use some additional volunteers to help our Spiritwear chair sell at our upcoming football games.  If you can, please consider helping us in that area.

• And a word from Mr. Sayre - always make time to read through this section

This week in band...

Monday 10/13

• NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 10/14

• PSAT DAY

• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Tuesday Rehearsal

Wednesday 10/15

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

Thursday 10/16

• Football Game vs. Albuquerque High (Home) @ Wilson Stadium - Report Time: 4:45 PM in the band room.

Now on to the details...

All-State Auditions

Registration for All-State auditions, both concert and jazz, is open.  Register at the link below.  Cost is $22 for concert all-state, and $24 for jazz all-state.  You must register by October 14.  Mr. Sayre will have more details regarding the audition process soon.

Registration Link: https://2025-all-state-registrations.cheddarup.com 

Spring Trip Commitment

Spring Trip registration is now open.  See all the details (that we know right now...) on the trip, including the link to register, on the Spring Trip page.

Deadline to register is 10/31, so get those registrations in today!

Yearbook Reminder

Order your 2025-2026 Band Yearbook!  Tree Ring is currently offering an early bird sale with 10% off book orders until October 31st. Yearbooks are $24.54 with 90 full color pages. To order a yearbook visit www.TreeRing.com and enter passcode: 1016667234694117

If creating an account, make sure to click the "not applicable" option for Teacher/Grade.

Reach out to yearbooks@eldorado.band with any questions. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Here is a list of all our current volunteer opportunities.  You can also see these anytime on the Volunteering page of the website.  Remember, you need to have your unsupervised clearance to volunteer.

• MPA Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4AA9AF2FA6FE3-59324959-2025#/ 

• MPA Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-59559178-marching#/ 

• UNM Side-by-side Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-59560443-unmside#/ 

• Zia Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-ziamarching#/ 

• Football Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-football#/

• Football Spiritwear Helper: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-football2#/

• Hydration Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA4AD23A4FE3-57908908-hydration#/

• Football Game Uniform Helper: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-58669471-uniform#/ 

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagle Band Community!

We hope you had a great Fall Break! You’ve been working hard, and we’re excited to get back at it. The Jazz Bands did a fantastic job at the concert—you brought in a huge crowd, and I was proud of the professionalism and efficiency you showed in setting up, performing, and cleaning up afterward. Thanks to the parents and staff members that came and listened to the performance!

This Week’s Schedule:

The schedule looks a little different this week:

Tuesday

• Normal Zero Hour call time (students testing will leave before 8:00 AM to report to your testing room)

• Normal evening rehearsal from 4:00–6:00 PM

Wednesday

• Color Guard class from 4:00–6:00 PM

Thursday

• Football Game vs Albuquerque High School

• Call time: 4:45 PM in full uniform

Friday

• Normal rehearsals

We’re nearly halfway through October, which means we have a lot of performances and events to prepare for!

All-State Auditions:

This year’s process is a little different—only the Sight Reading portion will be recorded live. I (Mr. Sayre) will set up a high-quality microphone so we can capture great recordings and select your best take for each etude. Recording sessions will begin ASAP, so don’t wait until the end to sign up for a time slot.

Upcoming Performances:

EHS Football Games:

• Oct. 16 – vs Albuquerque High School (Halftime)

• Oct. 23 – Homecoming vs West Mesa High School (Pre-Game & Halftime)

• Oct. 30 – Halloween Game vs Atrisco Heritage Academy (Halftime)

APS Marching Performance Assessment Wednesday, October 22 – Milne Stadium

• Here is the itinerary for APS MPA. 

• Parents, keep an eye out for volunteer sign-ups from the Boosters. We’ll need help guiding and checking in bands, organizing equipment, assisting adjudicators, and monitoring areas.

UNM Spirit Marching Band Side-by-Side Game Saturday, October 25, 2025

• Here is the itinerary for the UNM Side by Side.

• Plan for the morning (9:00 AM–4:00 PM). We’ll perform alongside the UNM Spirit Marching Band. Students attending the Homecoming Dance may leave after our performance but must have all transportation forms completed in advance.

Zia Marching Band Fiesta – Saturday, November 1

• Here is the Itinerary for the Zia Fiesta.

• Plan for a long and exciting day of performances!

We’re heading into one of the most exciting stretches of the season—your dedication and focus have built something incredible. Let’s carry that same energy into these next few weeks and finish October strong.

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre