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MARCH 2, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - MARCH 2, 2025

Sent 3/2/2025, 6:15 PM.

Thanks to everyone who paid their student accounts last week!

The big thing this week is MPA.  And we still need some chaperones for this event.  Signup link is below.

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:

• Yearbooks - Get your band yearbook orders in!

• Volunteer Opportunities - We still need some more chaperones for MPA this week.

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

This week in band...

Wednesday 3/5

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

• MPA Festival - All Concert Bands (Itinerary below)

Thursday 3/6

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

Now on to the details...

Yearbooks

Don't forget to order a 2024-2025 Band Yearbook!

Yearbooks are 90 pages of full color photos from the entire band year. Books can be ordered online for $24.54 plus tax & free shipping. Deadline to order a yearbook is April 14th. Books will be handed out at the May 10th Band Banquet. 

To order a yearbook visit: www.treering.com  AND enter passcode: 1016667234694117

Email yearbooks@eldorado.band with any questions.

Volunteer Opportunities

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

• MPA Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-55339335-concert 

Have a great week!

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello, Eagles!

This week is a big one—Music Performance Assessment (MPA) is this Wednesday, March 5th! This is an important performance opportunity for all three of our concert bands, and we are excited to showcase all the hard work you’ve put in.

MPA – Wednesday, March 5th

All students need to turn in their permission forms ASAP to participate in this event. Please double-check that you have everything you need, including your instrument, music, and concert attire (all black).

MPA Itinerary:

• 1:00 PM – Lunch at school & final preparation

• 1:30 PM – Meet in the band room & begin loading the truck

• 1:50 PM – Load the bus

• 2:00 PM – Depart for Atrisco Heritage Academy

• 2:30 PM – Arrive & check in

• 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM – Watch and listen to other bands

• 5:30 PM – Concert Band Stage Performance

• 7:30 PM – Symphonic Band Stage Performance

• 8:00 PM – Wind Ensemble Stage Performance

• 9:00 PM – Load bus and return to EHS

Dinner will be provided, and we expect all students to stay engaged, listen to other groups, and represent our program with excellence.

Choir Concert – Thursday, March 6th

Our choir students have been working hard as well! The Choir Concert will take place on Thursday, March 6th, in the PAC. If you’re available, come out and support your choir peers as they take the stage!

This is one of the most important weeks of the year, and I know you will all make us proud. Stay focused, be prepared, and let’s make it a fantastic experience!

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre