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april 26, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - april 26, 2026

Sent 4/26/2026 5:45 PM

We made it back!  We had a great time in Denver, and our Jazz Bands sounded great in their performances on Friday.  Hopefully, everyone can recover quickly 🙂  A big thanks to our chaperones that took the time to make sure the kids were safe and had what they needed, and HUGE thanks to JP, our trip coordinator, for putting this thing together and ensuring the kids had a fun and memorable experience.

The most pressing thing for you this week is band banquet.  I apologize for the quick turnaround on ticket sales this year - they need to be purchased by Tuesday, so please get those in as soon as possible.  Details are below.

But as we go into the next few weeks, things get crazy, so make sure you read through it all in Mr. Sayre's section below.

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 Banquet - Tickets need to be purchased by this Tuesday, April 28th.  Details below.

• 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 4/29

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

Thursday 4/30

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

Saturday 5/2

• 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Spring Car Wash (See Mr. Sayre's section for reporting details)

Now on to the details...

Band Banquet

It's almost the end of the year, which means it's time for our annual band banquet hosted by the band boosters!

This banquet is an opportunity to celebrate all the hard work our students put in this year. It is a such a great community event, where we get to dress up a little, enjoy a delicious catered meal together with family and friends, reminisce about the year, and hand out a ton of awards.

This year it is happening on Saturday, May 9th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM) at the Berna Facio building located at 3315 Louisiana Blvd NE. Ticket price is $25 per person and can be purchased at the link below. Children aged 0-3 are free, as are graduating seniors. Everyone needs to have a ticket (even graduating seniors and children aged 0-3, at no charge, so we can have accurate numbers).

Purchase Tickets here: https://2026-eldorado-band-banquet.cheddarup.com 

When purchasing your tickets, please make sure you give us any dietary restrictions you may have so we can adequately accommodate everyone. I truly hope you are all able to make this - these students put in so much work this year, and this is a great time to celebrate that with family and friends.

I apologize for the quick turnaround, we had some trouble getting everything lined up this year. The deadline to order tickets will be midnight, Tuesday, April 28th.

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!

WOW! What a truly memorable Spring Trip. This was a life-changing experience for so many of our students, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who made it possible.

A huge thank you to our volunteer trip coordinator, JP Bowdoin, for creating an experience our students will never forget. The level of detail and care that went into this trip was exceptional.

Our Jazz Bands performed at an incredibly high level throughout the trip. Having the opportunity to hear artists like Victor Wooten and Wayne Bergeron live is something I hope stays with our students for a lifetime. The performance by the Colorado Symphony was one of the most compelling concerts I have ever experienced, and pianist Michelle Cann was truly outstanding. I am so proud of the musical growth and lasting memories that came from this trip.

A very special thank you to our outstanding chaperones: Anne Claspell, Jeremy Dencklau, Robby Claspell, Sally Vender, Shelby Cruver, Crystal Miranda, and Cammy Cook. Moving a group of this size through five full days of activities is no small task, and you made it look seamless.

JP Bowdoin - your continued dedication to this program, even years after your own students have graduated, speaks volumes. If you have a moment, I encourage you to send him a note of appreciation for everything he has done for our students.

Now, we turn our focus to finishing the school year strong, celebrating our seniors, and preparing for the next chapter of the Eldorado Band program.

This Week at a Glance:

• Monday: C Day (no advisory), sectionals available after school

• Tuesday: B Day, sectionals available after school

• Wednesday: A Day, Color Guard class after school

• Thursday: B Day, Percussion class after school

• Friday: A Day, load for Spring Car Wash

• Saturday: Spring Car Wash

Band A: 8:45 AM

Band B: 11:45 AM

Lettering

• Submit your materials as soon as possible - applications are due soon in Google Classroom.

Band Banquet – May 9 (Berna Facio)

• Decorating begins at 3:00 PM

• Event starts between 4:30–5:00 PM

• Students applying for leadership should plan to help run the event.

Leadership Applications – Due May 6

• There are many ways to serve - be part of leading this program forward.

Incoming Student Night – May 11, 5:30 PM (Band Room)

• Prospective student leaders should plan to attend and assist.

Jazz Placements – Due May 8

• Let’s continue building strong ensembles for next year. Look in Google Classroom for information.  All are open to join! 

Jazz Concert – May 5

• Call time: 5:00 PM, Concert Starts at 6:30 PM

Concert Bands Concert – May 7

• Call time: 5:30 PM

• Prospective and current student leaders should plan to assist with setup and event operations.

Middle School Concerts

• A strong student presence makes a huge impact - All prospective student leaders and anyone else please attend if you are able.  Playing opportunities are available - ask the directors for more information. 

Hoover MS – May 14 (at Eldorado)

Jackson MS – May 14 (at Jackson)

Eisenhower MS – May 13 (at Eisenhower)

Marching Percussion and Color Guard Introductions:

• May 19th and 21st in the band room after school until 6:00 PM.  Invite your friends to join Color Guard!

Graduation – May 18, 2:00 PM

• Report time: 9:30 AM

• Bring a lunch

• Concert attire: dress nicely or all black

• All band members (except Color Guard) will perform.

Next Year’s Marching Show

• Stay tuned… this one is going to be exciting.

We are in the final stretch - let’s finish the semester with purpose and pride. Let’s make it so strong that the seniors won’t want to leave.

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre