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OCTOBER 22, 2023
Weekly Newsletter - OCTOBER 22, 2023
Congratulations to our band students on a great week of performances - they represented our program well, and put together a couple of excellent performances. This week will mark the culmination of our marching season at Zia, and I'm certain our students will once again step up and represent this program well.
Also, a HUGE thank you to all the parents that stepped up and helped run all the things this past week - from hydration, to chaperones, MPA volunteers, pit crew, food & fun - we can't do any of this without the amazing volunteers that make this program run smoothly.
What's in this newsletter?
Here's what I have for you all this week:
Luminaria Sale - we are opening up our luminaria sales this week - we will be looking for volunteers to help fold bags
Yearbook Pre-order - yearbooks can be ordered for a discount up until 10/31
Volunteer Opportunities - weekly list of open volunteer opportunities - we need 2 more chaperones for Zia
And a word from Mr. Sayre - as always, make sure you read through this section. A must read.
This week in band...
Monday 10/23
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - Woodwind/Brass Sectionals
Tuesday 10/24
4:10 PM - 6:00 PM - Afternoon Rehearsal - LAST ONE!!!
Wednesday 10/25
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Color Guard Sectional
Thursday 10/26
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Percussion Sectional
Friday 10/27
Football Game - West Mesa (Away) - Community Stadium - Call Time: After School. Halloween game - so dress up according to section leader direction. We will once again be feeding the kids before we head over to Community Stadium. Given this game is the night before Zia, we will be leaving after half-time, so keep that in mind for those that have to pickup their kids after the game.
Saturday10/28
Zia Marching Fiesta Competition - Call Time: 8:00 AM (7:30 if unloading truck). See the itinerary for the day.
Now on to the details...
Luminaria Sale
Tomorrow we will mark the beginning of our Luminaria sale fundraiser. This is a fundraiser we do every year and does very well for us. We will have the sale open until Thanksgiving. Here is the link to order luminarias in our band store - share it with family and friends!
https://eldoradoband.revtrak.net/fundraising
In December, we will have a build day, where the students will get together and we will build all the luminarias - be on the lookout for the details of when that will be.
Also, if you are able to help us by folding luminaria bags, please let me know ASAP.
https://eldoradoband.revtrak.net/fundraising
In December, we will have a build day, where the students will get together and we will build all the luminarias - be on the lookout for the details of when that will be.
Also, if you are able to help us by folding luminaria bags, please let me know ASAP.
Yearbook Pre-order
The band yearbook is currently in the works! Thank you for continuing to email pictures.
TreeRing has our yearbook on sale for 10% off until 10/31. If you would like to take part in the savings visit TreeRing.com and enter passcode: 1016667234694117 .
Purchasers will need to create an account. If you ordered a book last year, use your same login. The 90 page, full color yearbook will be handed out at the band banquet in May. Email yearbooks@eldorado.band with any questions or send pictures.
Volunteer Opportunities
Here is a list of all active volunteer opportunities. These are also always available on the Volunteering page. We have a couple more chaperone slots available for Zia.
Football Game Chaperone Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d48adaa2da1fb6-football#/
Football Game Spiritwear Assistant Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-football2
Hydration Team Volunteer Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA4AD23A4FE3-hydration#/
Zia Marching Fiesta Volunteer Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-44434007-ziamarching#/
Have a great week!
Go Eagles!
JD
AND a word from Mr. Sayre...
Hello Eagle Band Community!
You had a fantastic performance at the Bands Across the Rio this weekend! Thank you for your positivity and work ethic. You have made every performance better than the one before it and that is what it is all about. We were especially proud of how you cheered on other groups and supported our fellow bands in APS.
Some information for the upcoming week:
Halloween Game on Friday at Community Stadium - Wear your costume! Your section leaders should have communicated a plan to coordinate something for your section. Be mindful that whatever your costume it must be school/socially appropriate. The band parents will feed you after school. We will leave after West Mesa's performance at halftime so you can get rested for Zia the next day.
Zia Marching Band Fiesta is this Saturday - It will be the final performance of the CarnEVIL show. Call time is 8:00am at the marching field. Here is the itinerary for the day. You should bring a backpack to hold your personal items at our bus area because we may not be able to plan for buses to stay all day where we can store our belongings. UNM stadium is a cashless stadium so be aware that if you need to buy tickets, concessions, or souvenirs.
Allstate Auditions RE-sign up - I had to do a redo of the sign ups for auditions. We will be doing Jazz Auditions during class. All concert auditions will happen after school. Sign up sheets are on the white board in the band room.
Most Improved
Eli Gonzales
You have come SUCH a long way! Keep it up dude!
Most Spirited
Owen Wagner
You are such a spirited and lively person to have in the band! Your enthusiasm is contagious.
Best Execution
Madeline Spears
You are killing it under pressure. Way to conduct us into the 3rd movement.
Outstanding Group
Sophomores!
You are going to bring such great things to the band in the future! Keep up your good attitudes and keep up the great work!
Exemplary Member
Aaron Strot
For playing your music well, communicating what you need, and working through the important things! Congrats
GO EAGLES!
Mr. Sayre