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OCTOBER 5, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - OCTOBER 5, 2025

Sent 10/5/2025, 1:45 PM.

What a weekend!  So proud of the students for their amazing performances this weekend.  All their hard work is definitely showing on the field.

Huge thanks to every single parent that helped out this weekend - chaperones, food, uniforms, hydration, pit crew, and of course, all of our transportation volunteers.  Everything came together so well, and it's all due to this amazing community.  Thanks so much for all you do!

I have a few things for you, but Mr. Sayre has a lot, so as usual, please make sure you read through everything - October is a very busy month, and it helps us out so much when everyone stays informed of everything that is going on.

Let's dig into the upcoming week.

What's in this newsletter?

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

• All-State Auditions - Audition registration is open for concert and jazz all-state

• Spring Trip Commitment - Opening up this week!  Stay tuned

• Volunteer Opportunities - We could really use some additional volunteers to help our Spiritwear chair sell at our upcoming football games.  If you can, please consider helping us in that area.

• And a word from Mr. Sayre - always make time to read through this section

This week in band...

Monday 10/6

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

Tuesday 10/7

• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Tuesday Rehearsal - Note the different end time this week to make time for the Jazz concert

• 6:30 PM - Fall Jazz Concert, Eldorado PAC

Wednesday 10/8

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

Thursday 10/9

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

Friday 10/10

• Fall Break!

Now on to the details...

All-State Auditions

Registration for All-State auditions, both concert and jazz, is open.  Register at the link below.  Cost is $22 for concert all-state, and $24 for jazz all-state.  You must register by October 14.  Mr. Sayre will have more details regarding the audition process soon.

Registration Link: https://2025-all-state-registrations.cheddarup.com 

Spring Trip Commitment

We are finally ready to open up the Spring Trip commitment period!  I'm putting together the information for everyone and will send those details out this week, so be on the lookout for that.

Volunteer Opportunities

Here is a list of all our current volunteer opportunities.  You can also see these anytime on the Volunteering page of the website.  Remember, you need to have your unsupervised clearance to volunteer.

• Football Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-football#/

• Football Spiritwear Helper: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-football2#/

• Hydration Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BA4AD23A4FE3-57908908-hydration#/

• Football Game Uniform Helper: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48ADAA2DA1FB6-58669471-uniform#/ 

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagle Band Community!

What an action-packed weekend! We had our 8th Grade Game on Friday, welcoming over 135 middle school students—and then followed it up with a fantastic showing at the Los Lunas Invitational! The band earned Superior Ratings and took top honors for Brass and Color Guard. Mr. Snowden and I have received countless compliments on your performance and musicianship. Thank you for your effort and endurance through the exhausting month of September—your hard work is truly paying off. You make Eldorado proud!

A huge thank you to our student leaders and officers for being so kind and welcoming to our future Eagles, and to the parent volunteers who prepared goodie bags, candy, and refreshments for our guests at the 8th grade game on Friday. You made it easy for those middle schoolers to see how special our program is. Shoutout to Mr. Sorenson (Eisenhower MS), Mr. Hernandez (Hoover MS), and Mr. Snowden (Jackson MS) for bringing your students and future Eagles to join us!

Thank You to Our Community Helpers

• Transportation Organizational Heroes: Enormous thanks to Shelby Cruver, Anne Claspell, and Addison Cruver for helping organize the transportation logistics. With limited buses and Balloon Fiesta chaos, we relied on carpools, buses, and parent drivers to make sure every student could perform. Our community truly stepped up—thank you!  Our students and community are stronger because of you.

• Pit Crew: Massive appreciation to Clint Hobart for leading the prop design and logistics, and to Robby Claspell, Jeremy Dencklau and Frank Whiston for their hands-on work.

• Equipment Transport: Thanks to Jeremy Dencklau, Juan Guzman, Josue Hernandez (Hoover MS), and again Clint Hobart for hauling the trailers this weekend!

• Hydration, Uniforms, and Food Teams: Thank you Anayeli Olivas, Lori Black, Kelli Isakson, Heather Fitzgerald (Hydration Team), and Lori & Zac Van Note for keeping our students fed, hydrated, and looking sharp. We couldn’t do it without you!

This Week

We have a slightly adjusted schedule this week:

• Zero Hour Rehearsal: Monday–Thursday, normal schedule

• Tuesday: Afternoon rehearsal will end at 5:00 PM (instead of 6:00)

• Tuesday Evening: Fall Jazz Band Concert, 6:30 PM in the PAC

Jazz Concert Details

• Call Time: 5:30 PM in the PAC for sound check and warm-up

• Attire: Jazz Band uniform (please wash and iron ahead of time!)

• Concert Start: 6:30 PM sharp

• Reminder: APS Clear Bag Policy is in effect for all events, including concerts.

Reminders & Upcoming Events

• All-State Audition Registration is due October 14th!
  Register Here
  We had record participation last year—let’s keep that momentum going!

• Google Classroom: Your 2nd All-State Etude is due today (10/5). If you need an extra day or two after the busy weekend, that’s fine—just make sure to get it turned in. You’ll have extra time before the Jazz Concert to complete the assignment. 

• APS Marching Performance Assessment
  Wednesday, October 22 at Milne Stadium
  We’ll need parent volunteers for check-in, guiding bands, organizing equipment, and supporting judges. Watch for a sign-up form soon from the Boosters!

• UNM Spirit Marching Band Side-by-Side Game
  Saturday, October 25. Plan to block out the middle of the day from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
  Students will perform with the UNM Spirit Marching Band at the Lobo football game! Students attending the EHS Homecoming Dance that night may leave after halftime (with proper paperwork completed in advance).

Upcoming Football Games

• Oct 16 – vs Albuquerque High School

• Oct 23 – Homecoming Game vs West Mesa High School

• Oct 30 – Halloween Game vs Atrisco Heritage Academy

Major Event

• Zia Marching Band Fiesta – Saturday, November 1

Let’s get the Golden Eagle Marching Band over the finish line strong!

September was all about putting in the work—efficient rehearsals, challenging additions, and full weekends of practice. You’ve shown what focus and dedication can do, and now we get to show it off. As we head into October, let’s stay sharp, disciplined, and supportive of one another. The finish line is in sight, and every rehearsal between now and Zia will define how great this season becomes.

Keep pushing, Eagles—you’ve built something truly special.

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre