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november 1, 2026

Weekly Newsletter - november 1, 2026

Sent 11/1/2026, 5:00 PM.

What a season.  As we wrap things up this week, one more huge thanks to the students for all their hard work and the parents and volunteers that made things happen behind the scenes.  This is such an amazing community, and I'm thankful to be a part of it.

This is a bit of a slow week, culminating in our marching awards ceremony on Saturday.  All the really important stuff to know for this week is below in Mr. Sayre's section.

Let's dive in...

What's in this newsletter?

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

• Booster Chair Positions - It's never too late to start planning for next year, and we have some important positions opening up soon that will need some dedicated parents to fill and begin training on those roles

• Volunteer Opportunities - No signups currently active.

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

This week in band...

Monday 11/2

• Zero Hour Placement Recordings Due

Tuesday 11/3

• ELECTION DAY - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday 11/4

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

Thursday 11/5

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

Saturday 11/7

• 11:00 AM - Playoff Football Game vs. Albuquerque High - Wilson Stadium - Report Time @ Wilson: 10:15 AM - NO BUSES AVAILABLE.

• 3:30 PM - Marching Awards Ceremony - Eldorado Gym

Now on to the details...

Booster Chair Positions

We are always looking ahead, even in October.  And I wanted to let you know we have some important positions that are going to need some dedicated parents to start training to take over in the future.

Food/Fun Chair - This position involves coordinating the food/fun team, ordering/serving meals for the band when we feed them at competitions and other events, and ensuring those with special dietary needs are taken care of.  Our current food/fun chair, Anayeli has done an amazing job, but wants to find someone hard-working and passionate for this important role to begin learning and training as early as possible.

Pit Crew Chief - Clint has been running our pit crew for a number of years, and has also done an amazing job.  This position involves coordinating the pit crew team and heading up the building of props and equipment.  If you love building things, or love logistics, or both, this might be a great position for you.

If you have any interest in these positions, or would like more information, reach out to me at president@eldorado.band, and I can put you in contact with our current chairs to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Currently available signups:

• None

Remember, if you want to volunteer at any time this year, please get your background clearance started now so you are ready to go.  It's easy - all the details are on the How To Volunteer page.

Go Eagles!

JD

a word from Mr. Sayre...

Hello Eagles!

Congratulations on a great performance of the marching show on Friday! A big thank you to Clint and Tracy Hobart, along with the entire hee-haw... I mean... pit crew, for putting together a great surprise for the show and making sure all of the equipment was transported and set up.

A big thank you to Anayeli Olivas and the Food and Fun Crew for providing food and snacks, the Hydration Team for keeping our students hydrated, and Shelby Cruver and the chaperone crew for helping manage the students throughout the evening. Also I’d like to thank our fearless Principal, Juan Torres, and Activity Director, Cris Mancuso, for all the work they do (often behind the scenes) to make sure the band is covered and has everything they need.  

It's no small task getting a band as large as ours to a game or performance. We truly appreciate the time, energy, and commitment our volunteers give to helping our students succeed. THANK YOU!

Playoff Game This Saturday!

It looks like we have a playoff game this Saturday against Albuquerque High School! If you remember back to the beginning of the season, this is the team we tied with after the lightning delays and the game where we had a difficult time getting to perform.

The game starts at 11:00 AM. Students will need to provide their own transportation and arrive at Wilson Stadium by 10:15 AM, ready to go. We will NOT have bus transportation.

Afterwards, we will still hold our Marching Band Awards Ceremony in the afternoon at 3:30 PM.

Student Leaders: We will need to clean up the field and put away all of our equipment AFTER the awards ceremony. Our original plan was to take care of this before the ceremony, but it looks like we'll be at the game instead.

This Week at a Glance

Day Schedule

Monday Regular school day, zero hour starts 7:30 AM; All-State recordings after school; Zero Hour placement tests due this evening

Tuesday NO SCHOOL (Election Day). All-State recordings may be available midday. This is subject to change if we are unable to access campus.

Wednesday Color Guard Class after school

Thursday Percussion Class after school

Friday Regular school day

All-State Auditions (Very Important – Please Read!)

A few important reminders for everyone auditioning for All-State:

• Sight Reading: All auditionees must record their sight reading with Mr. Sayre.

• Self-Recording: If you are recording your other audition materials independently, Mr. Sayre NEEDS to receive your recordings on or before Friday.

• Commitment Form: ALL auditionees must complete the All-State Commitment Form. This form must be uploaded along with your recording files.

The same commitment form is used for both Jazz and Concert auditions.

Please make sure you take care of these requirements and don't leave everything until the last minute!

Zero Hour Placements

Placement tests must be turned in by Monday evening.

This is a requirement for every member of the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections. Please refer to Google Classroom for specific instructions and information.

Band Fees – School Activity Account

This is the class fee for participation in the band program and is paid directly to the school activity account.

The $50 fee can be paid online using the link below:

Pay the $50 Band Activity Fee

Thanks for a great week! Let's carry this momentum into an even better start to our concert band season. We have plenty of great music ahead of us!

Go Eagles!

Mr. Sayre