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MARCH 9, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - MARCH 9, 2025

Sent 3/9/2025, 5:20 PM.

Great job this week at MPA everyone.  The students performed great and represented Eldorado well on what was a very long day.  A big thanks to those parent volunteers that helped chaperone and feed the students that day - we could not have done it without you.

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:

• Yearbook Update - Don't forget to order your band yearbooks!  Seniors, a special note for you...

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

This week in band...

Wednesday 3/12

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

Thursday 3/13

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

Now on to the details...

Yearbook Update

Seniors, you have been receiving emails about information for your yearbook page. The deadline to submit pictures, quotes, etc. is in 1 week. Due to printing deadlines, anything received after March 16th will not be printed. Please reach out if you have not been receiving these messages.

Band! 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.

Have a great week!

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello, Eagles!

Congratulations on a fantastic MPA last week! You all represented Eldorado with pride, and we are so proud of your performances. Here are the final results:

• Concert Band: 89, 90, 90 – Overall Superior Rating

• Symphonic Band: 88, 89, 87 – Overall Excellent Rating

• Wind Ensemble: 97, 96, 95 – Overall Superior Rating

Great work, everyone! We will be reviewing the feedback from the adjudicators in class this week.

This Week’s Schedule:

• Zero Hour – Every day this week.

• Wednesday – Color Guard Class after school from 4-6 PM.

• Thursday – Percussion Class after school from 4-6 PM.

• Friday – The Color Guard will be traveling to Colorado Springs for competition—wish them luck when you see them!

Solo & Ensemble Festival

This week, we will begin selecting music for Solo & Ensemble. Bins with music options will be placed out, and students will have several choices, including:

• Selecting a solo to perform.

• Finding a piece for a small group (chamber ensemble) to rehearse and prepare on your own. Directors will not be rehearsing groups or individuals as this is a project that you or your fellow performers must prepare.  

Key Details:

• Sign-up deadline: Friday morning March 14.

• In-class recital days: April 7-8 (ALL students must perform either a solo or small ensemble piece).

• Participation in the Solo & Ensemble Festival is optional but highly encouraged!

  • Fees:

    • $5 per solo or per participant in an ensemble of up to 7 students.

    • Ensembles over 8 members will have a $40 group fee.

Spring Trip – Rooming Assignments

If you haven't figured out your rooming situation, you need to do so ASAP. Work with three other students and come up with a plan for your group. A list of students who have already signed up will be posted this week. The directors would prefer not to assign rooms, so make sure you take care of this now!

We have one big push this week before Spring Break—let’s finish strong and head into break on a high note!

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre