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december 14, 2025

Weekly Newsletter - december 14, 2025

Sent 12/14/2025 3:40 PM

As we close out another semester, I want to congratulate, once again, all the students for everything they've accomplished this year so far.  I also want to thank all the parents and volunteers for all of their help.  This truly is one of the best band communities around.

And thanks for everyone who contributed to the bounty of cookies on Thursday night.  That was a great, festive band concert and it was great to share in some holiday cheer together.

Here is what I have for you this week.

What's in this newsletter?

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

• Uniforms - Please make sure to get any marching uniform parts turned in ASAP.  If you have not turned in all your uniform pieces, expect to hear from our uniform chair very soon to get things taken care of.

• Yearbooks - Another plug for getting your band yearbook ordered

• A word from Mr. Sayre - As always, make sure to read this

This week in band...

Tuesday 12/16

• Eisenhower MS Concert - Eldorado PAC, 6PM & 7PM

• Jackson MS Concert - Jackson MS Main Gym, 6PM

Wednesday 12/17

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

Thursday 12/18

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

Now on to the details...

Uniforms

There are still a few uniform pieces that have not yet been turned in.  These need to be returned ASAP.  If you still have uniform parts assigned to your Cut Time account, you can expect to be contacted soon by our uniform chair to figure out how to get things wrapped up.  Remember that uniform parts that are ultimately not turned in are charged against your APS student accounts.

If you have questions, reach out to our uniform chair at uniforms@eldorado.band.

Yearbooks

Don't forget to order your 2025-2026 Band Yearbook! Yearbooks are $24.54 with 90 full color pages. To order a yearbook visit www.TreeRing.com and enter passcode: 1016667234694117

If creating an account, make sure to click the "not applicable" option for Teacher/Grade.

Seniors, you will be receiving information about your senior pages in early January. 

Reach out to yearbooks@eldorado.band with any questions.

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagle Band Community!

As we head into finals week, thank you all for staying focused and flexible. Please read carefully, as there are several schedule notes and upcoming commitments.

Finals Week – Band Schedule

Zero Hour (Mon–Thurs)

We will learn the remaining pep tunes in the folder and add several new selections for basketball band.

If we complete all pep music early, Zero Hour will become optional for the remainder of the week.

Concert Band (1st Period)

• Final: Tuesday afternoon (see finals schedule below)

Jazz Bands

• Jazz 1 & Jazz 3: Wednesday morning

• Jazz 2: Thursday morning

EHS Finals Schedule (From Administration)

Tuesday, December 16 – First Period Finals

• Periods 1–7: 8:40–12:46 (30 min each)

• Lunch: 12:51–1:21

• 1st Period Final: 1:27–3:25

Wednesday, December 17 – Odd Period Finals

• 3rd Period: 8:40–10:38

• 5th Period: 10:44–12:42

• Lunch: 12:48–1:21

• 7th Period: 1:27–3:25

Thursday, December 18 – Even Period Finals

• 2nd Period: 8:40–10:38

• 4th Period: 10:44–12:42

• Lunch: 12:48–1:21

• 6th Period: 1:27–3:25

Eisenhower Middle School Band Concert

Tuesday Evening

Performances will be in the Eldorado PAC.  Students may volunteer to assist Mr. Sorenson.

Sign up in Google Classroom.

• Performance times: 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Jackson Middle School Band Concert

Tuesday Evening

Performance in the Jackson MS Main Gym. Students may volunteer to assist Mr. Snowden.

Sign up in Google Classroom.

• Performance time: 6:00 PM

Basketball Band Schedule (A/B Rotation)

We will use A/B bands, similar to the Band Car Wash system.

If you need to switch games, you must:

1. Find another student to cover your part

2. Notify Mr. Sayre once arrangements are made

Students must attend at least 4 games.

Additional games may be used for extra lettering points.

Band Date Opponent Game Call Time Game Time

A Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Manzano HS Girls 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

B Friday, January 23, 2026 La Cueva HS Girls 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

A Friday, January 30, 2026 Sandia HS Girls 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

B Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Capital HS Boys 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

A Friday, February 6, 2026 Manzano HS Boys 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

B Wednesday, February 11, 2026 La Cueva HS Boys 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

A Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Sandia HS Boys 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

B Thursday, February 19, 2026 Capital HS Girls 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Please reach out if you have questions, and thank you for a strong finish to the semester.

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre