The 2011 Marching Season DVD is now available.  This DVD covers the entire fall marching season, from band camp all the way through to Arcadia.  Also for the first time we are making the video available in Blu-Ray format!  Thanks to Phil Seymour for putting this great video together.  Here is the order form to place your order; they will be available at the January booster meeting as well.  And you can click here for a short preview of the video.

The annual holiday concert is this Friday, December 9th, at 7pm in the El Dorado gym.  Come get in the holiday spirit as you listen to our concert and jazz ensembles.  We will also be raffling off all the holiday gift baskets!

If you haven’t yet seen “The Gallant Seventh” in street competition or “The Sum of all Parts” on the field, Saturday is your last chance as the Golden Hawks participate in the 58th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands.  This is the biggest and best competition of the marching season, including all the top bands.  This is a great time for family, friends, and alumni to come out and cheer on El Dorado.  Check out the Call Sheet link above for all information on the event.  Tickets for the field competition are available at the door at Citrus College stadium.

The “Warm Notes III” 2011 Jacket Drive will be taking place from November 14-19th. Please join us and donate new or gently used jackets, sweaters, coats, and sweat-shirts for the less fortunate. This year proceeds will go to the homeless who come to Mary’s Kitchen in Orange and those who live in downtown Santa Ana, Fullerton, and families in need from Placentia.

Drop off Locations:
El Dorado HS Band Room 1651 N. Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
OCFA Fire Station #34 1530 N. Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Placentia Public Library 411 E Chapman Ave Placentia CA 92870
Yorba Linda Public Library 18181 Imperial Highway, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Yorba Linda Friends Office 18637 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886

It’s hard to believe but next Wednesday, November 2nd, is the PYLUSD Band Pageant featuring all of the Middle School and High School Bands from our school district. Pre-sale tickets are available from Mr. Samson in the band office – $5 each (children 3 and under are free). All proceeds will go directly to our program. The pageant starts at 7pm, but arrive early to get good seats. We hope to see all of you there!