newsletter
January 20, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - january 20, 2025

Sent 1/20/2025, 5:50 PM.

I hope the long weekend was restful for everyone!

It's gonna be an exciting week, with basketball games starting up and Jazz All-State happening this weekend.

NOTE: A quick reminder that Feb 27 is the deadline for getting student accounts paid.  That is just a mere 5 weeks away!

What's in this newsletter?

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

• Jazz Festival Sponsorships - See how you can get our business community engaged in this amazing event - Last week!

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

This week in band...

Tuesday 1/21

• 7:00 PM - Basketball Game vs. Manzano (Band A) - Report Time: 6:00 PM

Wednesday 1/22

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

Thursday 1/23

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

• 7:00 PM - Basketball Game vs. La Cueva (Band B) - Report Time: 6:00 PM

Friday 1/24-Sunday 1/26

• Jazz All-State

Now on to the details...

Jazz Festival Sponsorships

We are still seeking sponsorships from local businesses to help cover the costs of putting on this massive event.  If you don't know, Jazz Festival is a 3-day event that occurs in February that brings together 40+ jazz bands and ensembles from around the state to perform their selections, and ends with an amazing jazz concert featuring the UNM Jazz I and Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra each performing with a well-known jazz professional.

Sponsorships are key to making this event successful.  If you own a business, have a family member who owns a business, know a local business that would be a great partner, or even would like to make a general donation to support the festival yourself - you can get all the details on the Jazz Festival Sponsorship page.  For convenience, I'm also including a link to the sponsorship letter and form here:

2025 Jazz Festival Sponsorship Letter 

2025 Jazz Festival Sponsorship Form 

Sponsorships are due by Jan 27, 2025.  If you have any questions, you can contact our Jazz Festival chairpersons at jazzfestival@eldorado.band.

Have a great week!

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello, Eagles!

We hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and had a chance to rest, recharge, and reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of equality, service, and unity continues to inspire us as we strive to make our school and community a better place.

As we move into this busy week, here’s what you need to know:

Basketball Games – This Week

Our first two basketball games of the semester are happening on Tuesday, January 21st, and Thursday, January 23rd. Call time for both games is 6:00 PM in the band room. Remember to bring your band shirt, flip folder, and marching band instrument. Let’s bring our energy and represent our program proudly!

Jazz All-State – Friday, January 26th

Congratulations to our Jazz All-State participants! The event will take place this Friday at UNM. Participants, your day begins at 2:00 PM. Make sure you have everything you need, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Color Guard and Percussion Classes

This week’s rehearsal schedule includes:

• Color Guard Class on Wednesday, January 24th, at 4:00 PM.

• Percussion Class on Thursday, January 25th, at 4:00 PM.

Attendance is required and counts toward your overall grade, so please ensure you’re on time and communicate with Mr. Sayre if there are any conflicts.

Thank you all for your continued dedication and effort as we move through this busy semester. Let’s make it another great week!

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre