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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Sent 9/29/2024, 4:35 PM.

What a weekend.  The band sounded excellent on Friday night, and represented the program well to our 7th/8th grade guests.  And I'm very proud of the hard work you all put into that Saturday rehearsal - great job.

We have another busy weekend ahead of us...  Band-tober is upon us.  But for now, here is what I have for you this week.

What's in this newsletter?

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

• All-State Auditions - registration to audition for All-State is now open (Jazz and Concert) - details below, and in Mr. Sayre's section

• Arizona Trip Hotel Information - some details on where we are staying in Phoenix, for those that are interested in coming out and supporting the band that weekend

• Volunteer Opportunities - competition events signups are up - please take a look and consider grabbing a slot

• And a word from Mr. Sayre - a lot in here, so make sure to read through this

This week in band...

Monday 9/30

• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Woodwind/Brass Sectionals

Tuesday 10/1

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

Wednesday 10/2

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

Thursday 10/3

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

Friday 10/4

• Football Game vs. La Cueva @ Wilson Stadium (Visitor) - 4:45 PM Report Time

Saturday 10/5

• Los Lunas Invitational - 9:00 AM Report Time, 12:40 performance time - Full Itinerary

Now on to the details...

All-State Auditions

All-State Audition registration is now open and available in our Cheddar Up Band Store.  The deadline for registration is October 15th.  More details below in Mr. Sayre's section.  Here is the registration link:

https://ehs-band-all-state-registrations.cheddarup.com

Arizona Trip Hotel Information

If you are interested in making your way to Phoenix to support our band at the Basha competition, here is where we will be staying, in case you want to stay in the same hotel, or a nearby hotel.

Embassy Suites - Tempe

Volunteer Opportunities

Here are the current active signups available.  You can also always see any open volunteering opportunities on the Volunteering page.

• Los Lunas Invitational: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-44433329-loslunas#/ - (UNSUPERVISED CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

• Zia Marching Fiesta: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-44434007-ziamarching#/ - (UNSUPERVISED CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

• Hydration Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA4AD23A4FE3-50748878-hydration#/ 

• Football Game Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-football#/ - (UNSUPERVISED CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

• Spirit Wear Sales Help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-51080557-spirit#/ 

Have a great week!

Go Eagles!

JD

Now, a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagle Band!

Thank you for your hard work yesterday at the Saturday rehearsal.  This time was useful and we added a lot to the show.  This part of the year requires a great deal of fortitude and grit and as we prepare for Band-tober.  We are in a good place with the show but to make the rest of the show better will require your attention to detail and focus.  Additionally we are doing Allstate Audition registration.  We had about 114 students audition last year and I would like to make it a goal to have even more students audition.  If you have not gotten through the entirety of you Audition Etude by now - you should start working toward that.  

October 8th Jazz Concert: will feature the Jazz Bands ONLY at 6:30 PM.  This is the same evening as our Tuesday rehearsal.  Here is the plan-  We will have 1 hour of rehearsal from 4 PM to 5 PM then will dismiss to get ready for the concert.  All students not performing in the Jazz Concert should come and see the bands.  This is right before conferences and Fall Break so why not take an evening and come support your Eagles.  

Allstate Auditions EHS Registration Link: Sign up here before October 15th.  I will need to take this data and register through NMMEA before 4:00 PM on October 16th.  The previous email said October 18 and that date is incorrect. I need information BY October 15th.  Registrations after the 15th will double in price as a “late registration” on the NMMEA website.  

Friday Game vs La Cueva: We will perform pre-game. Bring your A-Game as it is important to represent our community with pride.  

Los Lunas Itinerary: ITINERARY for the day. We will meet at the field at 9:00 AM on Saturday to have a brief stretch and warm-up.  The event schedule is different from previous years and all bands will play in the morning/afternoon.  We should arrive home in the afternoon.  

Other Itineraries for performances: the ZIA, APS MPA, and BASHA are being finalized and should be out soon.  Here is some general info:

• ZIA: Call TIme likely at 9:00 AM, performance in the afternoon, likely return time of 11:30 PM. 

• APS MPS: 4:45 Call time, routing/performance 7:15 PM-8:00 PM, return time of 9:30 PM

• Basha Invitational in Phoenix: Call time likely at 5:30 AM, performance at 7:45 PM in Phoenix, return in the afternoon/evening next day between 4-5 PM.  

Eagle Band Accolades for this week:

Most Improved Student: Juan Schmidt, keep up the great effort. 

Outstanding Student: Fallon Dimas, great work!

Outstanding Section: Trumpets, we appreciate your dedication and consistency

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre