Staff

by August 21, 2011
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Director – Eric Samson Eric Samson is Director of Instumental Music at El Dorado High School.  He previously served three years as Assistant Director and prior to that as percussion instructor and writer. His present duties include Marching Band, Symphonic and Concert Band, and Percussion Ensemble.  In 2003, Eric was a participant of Read more »

Marching Band

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The El Dorado Marching Band has a 35 year history of excellence, both on the street and on the field.  They have performed in Canada, Florida, Hawaii, and Nevada, as well as at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2005 and 2010 Tournament of Roses Parades. This outstanding organization has also Read more »

Colorguard

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The El Dorado Colorguard performs with the marching band in the fall at parades and field tournaments.  In the winter and spring, they perform at indoor Winterguard competitions.  This group of young ladies combine the talents of dance, flag, rifle, and saber during their performances.

Concert Bands

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El Dorado has three bands that are active during the winter/spring concert season – the Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band, and the Concert Band.  All three bands strive towards performance at a Superior level, and the Wind Ensemble has reached that level on a consistent basis.  The Wind Ensemble is Read more »

Jazz Ensembles

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El Dorado’s two Jazz Bands are known for their high level of musicianship and their straight-ahead jazz style.  Both bands have consistently received top honors in local and regional jazz competitions.  Jazz I has taken first place in their division in 5 of the last 8 years at the prestigious Reno Read more »

Drumline

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