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april 19, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - april 19, 2026

Sent 4/19/2026 8:15 PM

Congratulations to all the Solo & Ensemble performers this past Saturday!  I'm certain everyone did a great job and represented Eldorado well.

Spring Trip is this week! It's gonna be a great time.  Thanks to all the chaperones that are giving up a portion of their week for this.  If you are attending, make sure you stay on top of any communications over the next few days.  If by chance you still have not turned in your permission slip and/or your roommate agreement, get those in IMMEDIATELY to Mr. Sayre.

Band Banquet tickets will be going up for sale very soon.  We are working out all the final details.  Apologies in advance, but It will likely be a quick turnaround for it, so make sure you get your tickets quickly when the announcement comes.  It will be the evening of May 9th, and tickets will be $25 (children 0-3 and graduating seniors will be free, as usual).  Stay tuned for the details and the link.

Here is what I have for you this week.

What's in this newsletter?

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

• Band Booster Scholarship - Seniors - there is still time to get your applications in for the band booster scholarship - due by 5/2

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

This week in band...

Wednesday 4/22 - Sunday 4/26

• SPRING TRIP - See the Spring Trip 2026 page for details and itinerary.  

• NO COLORGUARD CLASS

Thursday 4/23

• NO PERCUSSION CLASS

Now on to the details...

Band Booster Scholarship

Our band booster scholarship(s) are awarded to help graduating seniors continue their music performance education in college.  For all the details, see the Scholarships page from the band handbook.

Send your submissions to president@eldorado.band by 5/2.

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagle Band Community!

What an incredible stretch of performances this past week. Congratulations to all students who participated in the Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday - results will be released soon. We are proud of the work you put in to prepare and perform at a high level.

Additionally, thank you for three outstanding recital days this past Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. It was great to see all students - including Color Guard - perform solos and small ensembles in class. These are some of the most important skills we develop as musicians, and it speaks volumes about our program to see that level of effort, preparation, and performance across the board.

Spring Trip Students and Families - look at the Eldorado Band website for Spring Trip information. 

This Week at a Glance:

• Monday: Sectional time available after school

• Tuesday: Sectional time available after school, Chamber Club meets after school

• Wednesday: Spring Trip departure (early morning). Non-traveling students will work on solos/small ensembles during 1st period. Jazz students not on the trip will work on small ensemble combos.
  No Color Guard class.

• Thursday: Same as Wednesday.  No Percussion class.

• Friday: Same as Wednesday

• Saturday: Spring Trip

• Sunday: Return from Spring Trip (afternoon)

Leadership Applications are now posted in Google Classroom. Please be sure to submit your application by the May 1 deadline.

Lettering applications are due May 6. Be sure to submit yours so we can recognize your accomplishments at the banquet.

Our Band Awards Banquet will take place on May 9 at Berna Facio. Setup will begin at 3:00 PM, with the banquet starting between 4:30–5:00 PM. Please watch for information from boosters regarding setup and decoration opportunities.

Looking ahead to next year, we are on track to have over 200 students in our marching band. You can help make our incoming students feel welcome by reaching out to middle school students you know and letting them know you’re excited to have them join us. Also, continue helping us recruit for Color Guard - no experience necessary.

Middle School Concert Opportunities:

• Jackson Middle School – May 14 at JMS (see Mr. Snowden for details)

• Hoover Middle School – May 14 at Eldorado HS (student helpers and performers needed; see Mr. Hernandez)

• Eisenhower Middle School – May 13 at EMS (alumni welcome to perform; sign up in Google Classroom for planning)

We are looking forward to an outstanding trip to Colorado and an exciting few weeks ahead. Let’s stay focused, support one another, and give our seniors the strong finish they deserve.

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre