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march 22, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - march 22, 2026

Sent 3/22/2026 3:30 PM

Happy Spring everyone!  We have a short week this week, followed by a nice long Spring Break.  Make sure you get some rest and relaxation - you've earned it.

SENIORS - quick reminder that your senior pages for the band yearbook are due TOMORROW, MONDAY 3/23 - get those in ASAP

Outside of that, make sure you read through Mr. Sayre's section.

Here is what I have for you this week.

What's in this newsletter?

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

• Yearbooks - SENIORS!  Your yearbook pages are due TOMORROW MONDAY, 3/23.  Please get those in ASAP!

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

This week in band...

Wednesday 3/25

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

Thursday 3/26

• Conferences - NO SCHOOL

Friday 3/27

• Conferences - NO SCHOOL

Now on to the details...

Yearbooks

Seniors, your senior pages are due NO LATER THAN TOMORROW, MONDAY MARCH 23. Submissions after March 23rd will not make it to print. If you did not receive the necessary information in an email, PLEASE reach out to Mrs. Whiston very soon!  

Also, if you have not yet ordered, you can still get your 2025-2026 Band Yearbook! Yearbooks are $24.54 with 90 full color pages. In order to receive your yearbook at the May 9th band banquet, please order NO LATER than April 12th. 

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.

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

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagle Band Community!

This is a three-day school week followed by conferences and Spring Break. If you would like to meet, please feel free to reach out and schedule a time.

After Spring Break, we shift fully into Spring Trip and Solo & Ensemble season. We will have three jazz bands performing at the UNC Jazz Festival - please take a moment to thank JP Bowdoin for his work organizing this trip. We are fortunate to have such strong support for our students. If you are going on the trip please fill out this survey ASAP.  

This Week at a Glance:

• Monday: Sectional and Solo & Ensemble rehearsal available after school

• Tuesday: Chamber Club; Sectional and Solo & Ensemble rehearsal available after school

• Wednesday: Bring instruments home; Color Guard class after school

• Thursday: Conferences

• Friday: Conferences

Coming Up:

• Spring Break
  Be sure to take your instrument home with you on Wednesday after school. Enjoy the break, get some rest, and spend a little time playing.

• Solo & Ensemble
  In-class recitals will take place on April 18–19. All students will perform a solo or small ensemble. The NMMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival is scheduled for April 18 at Jackson Middle School. A detailed schedule will be shared soon. Please note that this is the same day as prom—plan accordingly.

• Jazz Performance at Winrock Park
  Two of our jazz bands will perform on Saturday, April 11 at the new Winrock Park stage near Uptown in the afternoon. This event features middle and high school jazz programs from across the area.

• End of April / Beginning of May
  This is one of our busiest times of the year. Please review the band Google Calendar for important events, including the car wash, spring trip, spring concerts, and band banquet.

Keep up the great work, and enjoy the upcoming break

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre