10/23/2022
| Competition this Week! Thanks for a good rehearsal on Saturday. We accomplished a lot yet we still have lots to do with the show before we compete on Saturday. Attendance is crucial this week so please plan on being at all rehearsals. This weekend, we compete at the 33rd Golden State Field Classic Tournament at Glen A. Wilson HS in Hacienda Heights. Please continue to scroll down for more information. PYLUSD Band Pageant Wednesday, November 2 Bradford Stadium 7p Please join us at Bradford Stadium for our annual PYLUSD Band Pageant. We will be performing with all of our District Middle and High School Band Programs. It is always a great night of pageantry! Ticket Information General Admission: $5 All proceeds from tickets sold through our program benefit the El Dorado Marching Band. Please send in cash or checks written to “El Dorado Band Boosters” with your child this week or you can Venmo your payment to “@ElDorado-BandBoosters”, and Mama O will distribute tickets upon receiving payment. Attention Drumline Our District Drumline rehearsal is this week on Thursday, Oct. 27th from 5p-7p at Bradford Stadium. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from rehearsal as well as your equipment. Please plan accordingly. If you do not attend this rehearsal, you will not perform with the District Drumline at Band Pageant. Quick Glance at the WeekKeep scrolling for more info below Monday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on the Field Evening Rehearsal – Bradford Stadium (5:30-9pm) Tuesday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Parade on Track Front Ensemble in Band Room After School Rehearsals: Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, and Color Guard Wednesday Rehearsal for all – (7:30a-8:30am) Meet on the Field Front Ensemble inside the Band Room Thursday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on the Field After School – District Drumline Rehearsal at Bradford Stadium Friday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on Field Saturday Wilson HS Field Tournament Rehearsal – 8a-noon Monday Evening Rehearsal Bradford Stadium October 24 5:30p – 9:00p All Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion/Color Guard All students will be rehearsing at Bradford Stadium on the campus of Valencia HS. All students are expected to have their own transportation to and from rehearsal. Drop off in the Parking Lot off of Madison Ave. Please arrange to be picked up no later than 9:15p. Things to BringInstrument/Equipment if not loaded on trailerWaterDot BookWinds and Battery – Wear a white shirt or jacket |
Rehearsals and Sectionals This Week We continue with weekly Sectionals and Rehearsals this week. These will be consistent throughout the Fall Season. Rehearsals this Week TuesdayAll Brass and Woodwinds – 3:45p-5:00p All Percussion – 3:45p-6:45p Color Guard – 3:45p-6:30p WednesdayAll Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion – 7:30a-8:30a Color Guard – 7:30a-8:45a ThursdayAll Percussion – 3:45p-5:45p |
| Competition Day! Saturday, October 29 Golden State Field Classic Wilson High School 16455 Wedgeworth Dr. Hacienda Heights Our competition season continues this Saturday at Wilson HS. A more detailed itinerary will be shared mid-week. We will plan on rehearsing in the morning, then have a small break before we report back to depart on buses to the tournament.We hope that many of you will join us to see our 2022 Fall Show “Haven”! Performances begin at 4:30p with the 1A Class. I recommend that El Dorado spectators arrive no later than 6pm.There is a dinner break in the schedule from 5:45p-6:30p so that would be a great time to arrive, get your tickets, and find a good spot to sit! El Dorado Performance Time: 7:30p Evening Awards: 8:15p General Admission: $12 Children 5-12 and Military ID: $8 Children under 5: Free More details will be sent out mid-week! |
| Upcoming Events Oct. 27 District Drumline Rehearsal at Valencia HS Oct. 29 Glen A. Wilson Field Tournament (Hacienda Heights) Nov. 2 PYLUSD Band Pageant Nov. 5 Mira Mesa Field Tournament (San Diego) Nov. 10 South Hills Field Tournament (West Covina) Nov. 12 Ramona Field Tournament (Riverside) Nov. 19 SCSBOA 6A Championships |
| FOOD COMMITTEEField Show Volunteers & Donations Request for Our Popular Pasta Bake DinnerSaturday, Oct. 29th at the Glen A Wilson Field Tournament: we will get the opportunity to serve our performers, staff and volunteers! The kids are grateful for the meal, and we have a fun time serving them! We would truly appreciate any and all help! Sign up genius link: Glen A Wilson Tournament 10/29/22 For this event, we are asking students with the last names “D-J” to contribute 2 dozen homemade or store bought desserts (no nuts). Also, please have these packaged in disposable containers! The sign up genius covers everything we need….food donations, preparation and delivery, set up, serve and clean up. It takes a lot of hands to make this happen! As a reminder, we will feed the students and staff at the following tournaments…it’s all going to happen very quickly! Oct 29th – Glen A Wilson Nov 5th- Mira Mesa Nov 12th – Ramona Nov 19th – Championships Should you have any questions, please contact either of us at ELDOFoodCrew@gmail.ccom Many Thanks…. Kim Galli and Kim Johnson Food Committee |
| STILL NEEDBand PageantSnack Bar VolunteersWednesday, November 2nd Bradford Stadium El Dorado Band and Color Guard have the honor of hosting the Snack Bar this year. Since it is on a rotation with the other PYLUSD high schools, we will not have to manage the Snack Bar again for another 4 years. Thank you very much to everyone who has already signed up. We look awesome for the first shift. Thank you to the 2 who signed up to work the 2nd shift. We do need more than just 2 to make the event a success. Please reach out to Cheri Hoisington by email or text if you want to volunteer, but have a specific portion of the event you do not want to miss. If you have not volunteered before, this is a great way to meet other parents, and the best part is that ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS OUR PROGRAM! Details are in the Sign Up Genius link below. Please sign up here: Sign Up Genius Band Pageant We truly appreciate you for making the time to help out our program…a program that is for your student too! If you have any questions, please contact Cheri Hoisington @ (Blyth18@yahoo.com or 714-681-3066) Thank you Kim Galli (ElDoFoodCrew@gmail.com) |
| FinanceEach family should have received an email summary of their fall contributions, fees and balance. If you did not receive it, please contact Art (finance@eldoradoband.com). Thanks! -Art |
Candy & Donuts Donation for Halloween NightWe are so grateful to all the parents who donated candy. We are working with a donut shop on a great deal for Halloween to add on to our treats. I can’t begin to tell you how appreciative I am for all of the help. We have hit our goal on candy so thank you again for the donations.Thank you! Jacinda Segura |
| 2023 Hawaii Tour Registration continues to be open for all Golden Hawks who are interested in participating in our traditional Hawaii Tour! If you are planning on going with us, please register ASAP!!! The tour will be from April 2 to April 8, 2023 Please see the updated itinerary! UPDATED CTG El Dorado High School Hawaii Invitational 2023 Proposal – April 2-8 .pdf The online registration form for Hawaii is ready to go. Please click on the link below and register if you are planning on participating in the Hawaii Tour. Hawaii Tour Online Registration! Pricing per person: Please keep in mind that the price you see on the registration page is not the final price! This does not include airfare. Coastline travel will do their best to secure the best rates! |
| Communication Due to recent changes and new limitations with the text service “Remind 101”, we have had to adjust our ways of communication with the members and families of our program. I am only allowed to have 10 “classes” with less than 150 subscribers in each class. Therefore, I have had to archive each class, empty out the roster, and reset the class code for all to rejoin. To accommodate our huge Booster Organization, I have split you up by last name! See the “Remind 101” section below. We will also be using the “Band” App again this year! This app serves us in a similar way that Facebook and Instagram work. We will be able to share pictures, view the calendar, and of course communicate through this app! See the “Band App” section below. Remind 101Step 1: Text your “class code” to 81010Step 2: After you respond, you will be asked to provide your full name. Once you respond, you will then be subscribed to future text messages!Class or SectionClass CodeBrass@eldobrassWoodwinds@eldowwPercussion@eldopercColor Guard@eldocgBand Council (student leaders only) @eldoleaderJazz 1@eldojazz1Jazz 2@eldojazz2Jazz 3@eldojazz3Boosters: Last Name A-K@boostA-KBoosters: Last Name L-Z@boostL-Z “Band App”Download the app “Band”. Search “Golden Hawks Marching Band” and request to become a member. You will have to validate your membership by answering one simple question! Be sure to turn on your Notifications from this app so that you can get updates and, well, notifications. https://band.us/@eldoradoband |
10/16/22
| Valencia Field Tournament Recap Saturday’s tournament at Valencia HS was certainly one to remember! With rain on and off, and then REALLY on again, we were faced with many challenges and obstacles. However, I felt that we took everything in stride and focused on the things that were in our control, and ended up having a great night! We, as a staff, are very proud of our students for overcoming the elements and putting on a great show. It wasn’t technically perfect, but it was perfect for that moment! ATTENTION BOOSTERS!! THANK YOU for getting us through the day! Our Men In Black, Uniform Crew, and Chaperones were amazing all day, and helped us get through each challenge. We appreciate all of you for your efforts throughout the day! Weekend Scoreboard Overall Band Score – 79.1 Auxiliary (Color Guard) – 79.0 Percussion – 76.5 Awards Recap Tournament Sweepstakes Award (top overall band score of the day) Auxiliary Sweepstakes (top Color Guard score of the day) Percussion 1st place (2nd highest score behind Sweepstakes winner) Friendly Reminder Attendance at all rehearsals and performances are mandatory. If there are any conflicts or necessary absences, please email the Directors PRIOR to the event affected. This helps us plan accordingly. Here is a link to our Fall Season Calendar in case you don’t already have it. Quick Glance at the WeekKeep scrolling for more info below Monday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Pit – check and clean equipment Winds/Battery/Guard – on the Field Evening Rehearsal – Bradford Stadium (5:30-9pm) Tuesday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Front Ensemble in Band Room After School Rehearsals: Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, and Color Guard *WINDS SECTIONAL EXTENDED 30 minutes for Music Ensemble with Percussion Wednesday Rehearsal for all – (7:30a-8:30am) Meet on the Field Front Ensemble inside the Band Room Thursday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on the Field After School – Percussion Sectionals Friday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on Field Saturday Camp Day at El Dorado 8am – 3pm Monday Evening Rehearsal Bradford Stadium October 17 5:30p – 9:00p All Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion/Color Guard All students will be rehearsing at Bradford Stadium on the campus of Valencia HS. All students are expected to have their own transportation to and from rehearsal. Drop off in the Parking Lot off of Madison Ave. Please arrange to be picked up no later than 9:15p. Things to BringInstrument/Equipment if not loaded on trailerWaterDot BookWinds and Battery – Wear a white shirt or jacket |
| Rehearsals and Sectionals This Week We continue with weekly Sectionals and Rehearsals this week. These will be consistent throughout the Fall Season. Rehearsals this Week TuesdayAll Brass and Woodwinds – 3:45p-5:30p *30 minute extension this weekAll Percussion – 3:45p-6:45pColor Guard – 3:45p-6:30p WednesdayAll Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion – 7:30a-8:30aColor Guard – 7:30a-8:45a ThursdayAll Percussion – 3:45p-5:45p |
| Friday Night Lights Home Football GameOct. 22, 7p At Bradford Stadium vs. Esperanza HS “Homecoming Game” ‘A Night in Ancient Greece’ Join us this Friday at our Homecoming Game. Due to the Homecoming Halftime presentation, we will not be performing our show. We will play pep band tunes throughout the night and enjoy the evening! Homecoming Attire Please dress up in either the Homecoming theme or in ElDo Spirit Wear. If you choose to go with the Homecoming theme, wear a “toga” over your clothes! Have fun, be creative! Football Game Details We will load trailers during 1st period. Call Time at EDHS – 5:15p Depart for game – 5:45p Kickoff- 7p Depart from game – approximately 9:45p Pick up at EDHS – approximately 10:00p*please don’t park in the way of busses from unloading at EDHS |
| Saturday MorningCamp Day! 8a-11a, noon-3pWe need everyone to be at this rehearsal.We will be producing the 3rd movement and preparing for our next competition. Due to the Homecoming Dance, we will cut rehearsal short by one hour. We will have two 3-hour blocks. This will give those people, going to the dance, more time in the afternoon to prepare. Please plan accordingly. |
| Upcoming Events Oct. 21 Homecoming Game Oct. 22 Saturday Rehearsal “Camp Day” Oct. 27 District Drumline Rehearsal at Valencia HS Oct. 29 Glen A. Wilson Field Tournament (Hacienda Heights) Nov. 2 PYLUSD Band Pageant Nov. 5 Mira Mesa Field Tournament (San Diego) Nov. 10 South Hills Field Tournament (West Covina) Nov. 12 Ramona Field Tournament (Riverside) Nov. 19 SCSBOA 6A Championships |
| Men in Black Many thanks to the Men in Black for all the hard work in the cold and the rain this weekend!!! Next show is Saturday, October 29.Tom Judd ElDoMIB@gmail.com |
| UniformsThank you to all the volunteers who came out to Saturday’s tournament! Jacinda Segura |
| FinanceEach family should have received an email summary of their fall contributions, fees and balance this week. If you did not receive it, please contact Art (finance@eldoradoband.com). Thanks! -Art |
Spirit Wear Shop Closes Tonight! Click on the link Spirit Wear Store to open the google form and you will see another link to view the items. Once you are ready, please complete the google form to place your order. We accept checks, cash or Venmo. If using Venmo, please write your student’s name and state the order is for Spirit Wear. Thank you! Cindy Okamoto FundraisingElDo@gmail.com |
| Band Pageant URGENTLY Needs Your Help Great News!!! We just learned it’s our turn to run the snack bar at this year’s event, Nov. 2nd. We will need lots of volunteers. If you have never volunteered, please consider helping us out. We have many volunteers with uniforms and MIB already, so we are stretched thin with our usual group of volunteers. This is a great way to meet other parents, and the best part is that ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS OUR PROGRAM. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Galli (ElDoFoodCrew@gmail.com). |
Candy & Donuts Donation for Halloween NightWe will have Monday evening practice on Halloween. We would like to provide donuts and a treat bag of candy for the students since they will be missing Halloween festivities. If you would like to donate candy, please drop it off in the band room before Friday, October 28. Thank you! |
| Mrs. Fields Cookie DoughKeep selling cookies! Raise funds for YOUR Participation Contribution. All Orders Due October 21st  |
| Fundraiser Events by the Color GuardPlease save the date for these upcoming events to support Color Guard: Butter Braids – November 1-November 16: The Color Guard team is bringing back the delicious Butter Braid pastries for the holidays. Be sure to mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more information as we get closer to November 1st. Winter Guard season. Savers Clothing Drive Collection: The Color Guard team is currently collecting soft goods donations for their annual Savers clothing drive. As you clean out your closets this fall please consider donating to the Color Guard team, all the funds collected go towards the 2023 Winter Guard season. Already have bags ready to donate? Drop them off during Monday night practices at Bradford. See flyer below for more information. If you have any questions on any of the above, please contact the Colorguard Liaison Maria Gutierrez ~ eldoguard@gmail.com. |
Amazon Wish List Updated Amazon Link Updated! The link has been updated and items have been deleted/added. We are in need of tissues for the classroom!! The change of weather is resulting in runny noses. We are currently using the roll of brown paper towels from the restroom. Holds a lot more, but definitely not as gentle on the nose. Thank you in advance for helping! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/aw0zn1G?ref_=wl_share Mama O (aka Christine) costaszewski@pylusd.org |
| 2023 Hawaii Tour Registration continues to be open for all Golden Hawks who are interested in participating in our traditional Hawaii Tour! If you are planning on going with us, please register ASAP!!! The tour will be from April 2 to April 8, 2023 Please see the updated itinerary! UPDATED CTG El Dorado High School Hawaii Invitational 2023 Proposal – April 2-8 .pdf The online registration form for Hawaii is ready to go. Please click on the link below and register if you are planning on participating in the Hawaii Tour. Hawaii Tour Online Registration! Pricing per person: Please keep in mind that the price you see on the registration page is not the final price! This does not include airfare. Coastline travel will do their best to secure the best rates! |
| Communication Due to recent changes and new limitations with the text service “Remind 101”, we have had to adjust our ways of communication with the members and families of our program. I am only allowed to have 10 “classes” with less than 150 subscribers in each class. Therefore, I have had to archive each class, empty out the roster, and reset the class code for all to rejoin. To accommodate our huge Booster Organization, I have split you up by last name! See the “Remind 101” section below. We will also be using the “Band” App again this year! This app serves us in a similar way that Facebook and Instagram work. We will be able to share pictures, view the calendar, and of course communicate through this app! See the “Band App” section below. Remind 101Step 1: Text your “class code” to 81010Step 2: After you respond, you will be asked to provide your full name. Once you respond, you will then be subscribed to future text messages!Class or SectionClass CodeBrass@eldobrassWoodwinds@eldowwPercussion@eldopercColor Guard@eldocgBand Council (student leaders only) @eldoleaderJazz 1@eldojazz1Jazz 2@eldojazz2Jazz 3@eldojazz3Boosters: Last Name A-K@boostA-KBoosters: Last Name L-Z@boostL-Z “Band App”Download the app “Band”. Search “Golden Hawks Marching Band” and request to become a member. You will have to validate your membership by answering one simple question! Be sure to turn on your Notifications from this app so that you can get updates and, well, notifications. https://band.us/@eldoradoband |
10/9/22
| Senior Night and Placentia Parade Thank you all for a great Senior Night Home Game and an awesome showing at the Placentia Parade. I know it was a lot of work to put both events on, but it looked like everyone was having a great time! We received many compliments on our performance and the atmosphere we created. Congratulations to all involved! And now we get ready for our first field tournament! Please continue to read on for more information. Google Classroom Assignments Everyone has been given an assignment in the Marching Band Google Classroom that is due this week. Get it done!. Any questions? Just ask! Friendly Reminder Attendance at all rehearsals and performances are mandatory. If there are any conflicts or necessary absences, please email the Directors PRIOR to the event affected. This helps us plan accordingly. Here is a link to our Fall Season Calendar in case you don’t already have it. Quick Glance at the WeekKeep scrolling for more info below Monday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on the Field Evening Rehearsal – Bradford Stadium (5:30-9pm) Tuesday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Front Ensemble in Band Room After School Rehearsals: Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, and Color Guard Wednesday Rehearsal for all – (7:30a-8:30am) Meet on the Field Front Ensemble inside the Band Room Thursday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on the Field After School – Percussion Sectionals Friday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on Field Saturday Morning Block: 8a-noon Valencia Field Tournament, Bradford Stadium Monday Evening Rehearsal Bradford Stadium October 10 5:30p – 9:00p All Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion/Color Guard All students will be rehearsing at Bradford Stadium on the campus of Valencia HS. All students are expected to have their own transportation to and from rehearsal. Drop off in the Parking Lot off of Madison Ave. Please arrange to be picked up no later than 9:15p. Things to BringInstrument/Equipment if not loaded on trailerWaterDot BookWinds and Battery – Wear a white shirt |
| Rehearsals and Sectionals This Week We continue with weekly Sectionals and Rehearsals this week. These will be consistent throughout the Fall Season. Rehearsals this Week TuesdayAll meet in Band Room – 7:15a-8:15aAll Brass and Woodwinds – 3:45p-5:00pAll Percussion – 3:45p-6:45pColor Guard – 3:45p-6:30p WednesdayAll Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion – 7:30a-8:30aColor Guard – 7:30a-8:45a ThursdayAll Percussion – 3:45p-5:45p |
| Valencia Classic Field TournamentSaturday, October 15, 2022 Bradford Stadium Join us this weekend as we compete in our first Field Tournament of the year at Bradford Stadium. This event is hosted by Valencia High School. This will be a great opportunity to showcase everything we have been working on, and get feedback from a panel of adjudicators. We will not be taking buses to Bradford Stadium. All students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the tournament. A detailed itinerary will be sent out mid-week. Here are some preliminary details. Call Time at EDHS: 7:45a Morning Block Rehearsal: 8:00a-noon Load Trailers: 12:30p If you are not loading trailers, you are dismissed at this time. Take this time to rest, relax, and hydrate! 2nd Call Time at Kraemer MS: 5:30p Field Show Performance: 8:30p Awards: 9:00p Approximate Dismissal at KMS: 10:30p Show Details Here is a link to the line-up. Click here. Admission $15 for adults, $10 Children 6-12 years old, Children 5 and under free Please remember this is a fundraising event for Valencia so this is one way we can support their program! |
| Upcoming Events Oct. 15 Valencia Class Field Tournament Oct. 21 Homecoming Game Oct. 22 Saturday Rehearsal “Camp Day” Oct. 29 Wilson Field Tournament (Hacienda Heights) Nov. 2 PYLUSD Band Pageant Nov. 5 Mira Mesa Field Tournament (San Diego) Nov. 10 South Hills Field Tournament (West Covina) Nov. 12 Ramona Field Tournament (Riverside) Nov. 19 SCSBOA 6A Championships |
| Men in Black – HELP NEEDED Saturday Morning, October 14 8am – 10am This Saturday will be our first competition and I want to get the trailers looking their best. Please join me if you can as we do a quick wash of all of our enclosed trailers before we load them with equipment for the Valencia Field Show Tournament. Please meet at the trailer cage. Tom Judd ElDoMIB@gmail.com |
Candy DonationWe will have Monday evening practice on Halloween. We would like to provide a treat bag of candy for the students since they will be missing Halloween festivities. If you would like to donate candy, please drop it off in the band room before Friday, October 28. Thank you! |
| Bradford Stadium Parking Lot on MondaysReminder to all parents dropping off or picking kids up at Bradford stadium on Mondays,PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE GATES LEADING TO THE BASKETBALL COURTS BEHIND THE BLEACHERS. These gates must be kept clear for the trailer to be able to come and leave from this area. Also, if you are not part of the Men in Black, Staff or a member of the Band or Color Guard, please stay out of the area where the trailers are unloading and loading. We have a lot of equipment moving around quickly and we do not want anyone to get hurt. Tom Judd MIB Committee Chair ELDOMIB@gmail.com |
Amazon Wish List A HUGE THANK YOU to the families that have purchased items off our Wish List! Mr. Samson and Mr. Smith are thrilled to know our booster parents are willing to help support the program. Keep checking the list for items added/deleted. I’m taking note of our needs as the school year progresses. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/aw0zn1G?ref_=wl_share Thank you! Mama O (aka Christine) costaszewski@pylusd.org |
| 2023 Hawaii Tour Registration continues to be open for all Golden Hawks who are interested in participating in our traditional Hawaii Tour! If you are planning on going with us, please register ASAP!!! The tour will be from April 2 to April 8, 2023 Please see the updated itinerary! UPDATED CTG El Dorado High School Hawaii Invitational 2023 Proposal – April 2-8 .pdf The online registration form for Hawaii is ready to go. Please click on the link below and register if you are planning on participating in the Hawaii Tour. Hawaii Tour Online Registration! Pricing per person: Please keep in mind that the price you see on the registration page is not the final price! This does not include airfare. Coastline travel will do their best to secure the best rates! |
| Communication Due to recent changes and new limitations with the text service “Remind 101”, we have had to adjust our ways of communication with the members and families of our program. I am only allowed to have 10 “classes” with less than 150 subscribers in each class. Therefore, I have had to archive each class, empty out the roster, and reset the class code for all to rejoin. To accommodate our huge Booster Organization, I have split you up by last name! See the “Remind 101” section below. We will also be using the “Band” App again this year! This app serves us in a similar way that Facebook and Instagram work. We will be able to share pictures, view the calendar, and of course communicate through this app! See the “Band App” section below. Remind 101Step 1: Text your “class code” to 81010Step 2: After you respond, you will be asked to provide your full name. Once you respond, you will then be subscribed to future text messages!Class or SectionClass CodeBrass@eldobrassWoodwinds@eldowwPercussion@eldopercColor Guard@eldocgBand Council (student leaders only) @eldoleaderJazz 1@eldojazz1Jazz 2@eldojazz2Jazz 3@eldojazz3Boosters: Last Name A-K@boostA-KBoosters: Last Name L-Z@boostL-Z “Band App”Download the app “Band”. Search “Golden Hawks Marching Band” and request to become a member. You will have to validate your membership by answering one simple question! Be sure to turn on your Notifications from this app so that you can get updates and, well, notifications. https://band.us/@eldoradoband |
10/2/22
| Middle School Night Success We had a great time at the Middle School Night Football Game! Thank you to all of our performers for welcoming our guests and being inspiring to them. Plus, we had a great “first performance” of the field show at halftime. I received many compliments throughout the evening and over the weekend. This week is the official start of our Performance Season with another Home Game and the Placentia Parade. Please keep reading for information regarding this week’s home game and Placentia Parade. Google Classroom Assignments Everyone has been given an assignment in the Marching Band Google Classroom. It is due by this Thursday. Get it done! Any questions? Just ask! Friendly Reminder Attendance at all rehearsals and performances are mandatory. If there are any conflicts or necessary absences, please email the Directors PRIOR to the event affected. This helps us plan accordingly. Here is a link to our Fall Season Calendar in case you don’t already have it. Quick Glance at the WeekKeep scrolling for more info below Monday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Parent Block on Track Front Ensemble – reset equipment Evening Rehearsal – Bradford Stadium (5:30-9pm) Front Ensemble at El Dorado High Tuesday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Parade Block on Track Front Ensemble in Band Room After School Rehearsals: Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, and Color Guard ***Booster Meeting in Band Room at 7:30pm*** Wednesday Rehearsal for all – (7:30a-8:30am) Meet on the Field Pit inside the Band Room Thursday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Parade Run Through and Field Show on Field After School – Percussion Sectionals Friday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on Field Evening: Home Game – “Senior Night” Saturday Placentia Parade Monday Evening Rehearsal Bradford Stadium October 3 5:30p – 9:00p All Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion/Color Guard Front Ensemble will rehearse at El Dorado HS All Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion/Color Guard students will be rehearsing at Bradford Stadium on the campus of Valencia HS. All students are expected to have their own transportation to and from rehearsal. Drop off in the Parking Lot off of Madison Ave. Please arrange to be picked up no later than 9:15p. Things to BringInstrument/Equipment if not loaded on trailerWaterDot BookWinds and Battery – Wear a white shirt |
| Rehearsals and Sectionals This Week We continue with weekly Sectionals and Rehearsals this week. These will be consistent throughout the Fall Season. Rehearsals this Week TuesdayAll meet in Band Room – 7:15a-8:15aAll Brass and Woodwinds – 3:45p-5:00pAll Percussion – 3:45p-6:45pColor Guard – 3:45p-6:30p WednesdayAll Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion – 7:30a-8:30aColor Guard – 7:30a-8:45a ThursdayAll Percussion – 3:45p-5:45p |
| Band Booster MeetingTuesday, October 4th 7:30pm Band Room Due to a scheduling conflict, we are having our monthly Booster meeting this week.Please attend as more details will be shared about the upcoming Placentia Parade and field show season. |
| Friday Night Home Game Football GameBradford Stadium October 7 7p vs. Brea-Olinda HS “Senior Night” Join us for our “Senior Night” Half-time show this Friday Night at Bradford Stadium. We will recognize all of our Seniors in the pre-show announcements and celebrate them throughout the night! All Senior Parents are invited to join us in the band room before we leave for the game for our annual Senior Ceremony. Due to the capacity limitations in the Band Room, we ask that only parents of Seniors attend the Senior Ceremony at the school. We will send out the link for tickets via Band App. Not on BandApp? Scroll down to get in! UniformWe are planning on wearing our band uniforms on Friday. Please have the proper gear on for our performance in uniforms!We still have uniform items that were purchased and have not been picked up. Parents can pick them up on Tuesday at the Booster meeting. After that, please see Mama O.Football Game DetailsWe will load trailers during 1st period. Call Time at EDHS – 5:00p, Get Dressed in Uniform Senior Ceremony – 5:25p Depart for game – 5:45p Kickoff- 7p Depart from game – approximately 9:45p Pick up at EDHS – approximately 10:15p***Please don’t park in the way of busses from unloading at EDHS*** |
| Placentia Parade This weekend is the Placentia Parade. We will be participating in the SCSBOA Band Review on Palm Ave, then leading off the Heritage Parade on Kraemer Blvd. This is always a great event for our school and community. We hope that you can join us on the street! A detailed itinerary will be sent out mid-week. Here are some preliminary details. Call Time at EDHS: 6:45a Warm-up Rehearsal: 7:00a Band Review Exhibition Performance: 9:00a Approximate step-off on Kraemer Blvd: 9:30a Arrive Golden Ave: 10:00a Back at EDHS: 10:45a Approximate Dismissal: 11:30a **Volunteers are needed to help out before the Placentia parade with parade operations.** El Dorado every year has been asked to help provide parents to assist in parking the busses that transports all of the bands that participate in the Placentia Heritage Parade. If you are able to help starting at 7:00 am, please contact Tom Judd at 714-719-7223 for details. |
| Upcoming Events Oct. 7 Home Game “Senior Night” Oct. 8 Placentia Parade Oct. 15 Valencia Class Field Tournament Oct. 21 Homecoming Game Oct. 22 Saturday Rehearsal “Camp Day” Oct. 29 Wilson Field Tournament (Hacienda Heights) Nov. 2 PYLUSD Band Pageant Nov. 5 Mira Mesa Field Tournament (San Diego) Nov. 10 South Hills Field Tournament (West Covina) Nov. 12 Ramona Field Tournament (Riverside) Nov. 19 SCSBOA 6A Championships |
| Marching Band Schedule for Summer & Fall 2022El Dorado Marching Band Schedule 2022 |
| Bradford Stadium Parking Lot on MondaysReminder to all parents dropping off or picking kids up at Bradford stadium on Mondays,PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE GATES LEADING TO THE BASKETBALL COURTS BEHIND THE BLEACHERS. These gates must be kept clear for the trailer to be able to come and leave from this area. Also, if you are not part of the Men in Black, Staff or a member of the Band or Color Guard, please stay out of the area where the trailers are unloading and loading. We have a lot of equipment moving around quickly and we do not want anyone to get hurt. Tom Judd MIB Committee Chair ELDOMIB@gmail.com |
| Fundraiser Events by the Color GuardPlease save the date for these upcoming events to support Color Guard: September 12th – October 3rd, Sinfully Sweet Apples TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO PLACE YOUR ORDER – Color Guard is currently taking orders through October 3rd for the amazing Sinfully Sweet Halloween Candy Apples. Contact a color guard member to place your order. If you don’t know a guard member please send me an email and I will put you in contact with one. Apples will be delivered the week of 10/24. Please see the flyer. Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Rubios Restaurant Night Color Guard will be hosting a restaurant fundraiser night at Rubios from 2:00pm – 8:00pm. Flyer will be shared when we get closer to the date.  |
| Transportation Fee ($110) is Due!!!Just a friendly reminder that Transportation Fee and Uniform money is due ASAP! You can use the Venmo link below (preferred) or drop a check into the Black Box. Please remember to include your student’s name in the memo field! If you have any questions regarding your balance, please email Art Pang (finance@eldoradoband.com). Go Hawks! |
Amazon Wish List A HUGE THANK YOU to the families that have purchased items off our Wish List! Mr. Samson and Mr. Smith are thrilled to know our booster parents are willing to help support the program. Keep checking the list for items added/deleted. I’m taking note of our needs as the school year progresses. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/aw0zn1G?ref_=wl_share Thank you! Mama O (aka Christine) costaszewski@pylusd.org |
| 2023 Hawaii Tour Registration continues to be open for all Golden Hawks who are interested in participating in our traditional Hawaii Tour! If you are planning on going with us, please register ASAP!!! The tour will be from April 2 to April 8, 2023 Please see the updated itinerary! UPDATED CTG El Dorado High School Hawaii Invitational 2023 Proposal – April 2-8 .pdf The online registration form for Hawaii is ready to go. Please click on the link below and register if you are planning on participating in the Hawaii Tour. Hawaii Tour Online Registration! Pricing per person: Please keep in mind that the price you see on the registration page is not the final price! This does not include airfare. Coastline travel will do their best to secure the best rates! |
| Communication Due to recent changes and new limitations with the text service “Remind 101”, we have had to adjust our ways of communication with the members and families of our program. I am only allowed to have 10 “classes” with less than 150 subscribers in each class. Therefore, I have had to archive each class, empty out the roster, and reset the class code for all to rejoin. To accommodate our huge Booster Organization, I have split you up by last name! See the “Remind 101” section below. We will also be using the “Band” App again this year! This app serves us in a similar way that Facebook and Instagram work. We will be able to share pictures, view the calendar, and of course communicate through this app! See the “Band App” section below. Remind 101Step 1: Text your “class code” to 81010Step 2: After you respond, you will be asked to provide your full name. Once you respond, you will then be subscribed to future text messages!Class or SectionClass CodeBrass@eldobrassWoodwinds@eldowwPercussion@eldopercColor Guard@eldocgBand Council (student leaders only) @eldoleaderJazz 1@eldojazz1Jazz 2@eldojazz2Jazz 3@eldojazz3Boosters: Last Name A-K@boostA-KBoosters: Last Name L-Z@boostL-Z “Band App”Download the app “Band”. Search “Golden Hawks Marching Band” and request to become a member. You will have to validate your membership by answering one simple question! Be sure to turn on your Notifications from this app so that you can get updates and, well, notifications. https://band.us/@eldoradoband |
9/25/22
| Senior Night and Placentia Parade Thank you all for a great Senior Night Home Game and an awesome showing at the Placentia Parade. I know it was a lot of work to put both events on, but it looked like everyone was having a great time! We received many compliments on our performance and the atmosphere we created. Congratulations to all involved! And now we get ready for our first field tournament! Please continue to read on for more information. Google Classroom Assignments Everyone has been given an assignment in the Marching Band Google Classroom that is due this week. Get it done!. Any questions? Just ask! Friendly Reminder Attendance at all rehearsals and performances are mandatory. If there are any conflicts or necessary absences, please email the Directors PRIOR to the event affected. This helps us plan accordingly. Here is a link to our Fall Season Calendar in case you don’t already have it. Quick Glance at the WeekKeep scrolling for more info below Monday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on the Field Evening Rehearsal – Bradford Stadium (5:30-9pm) Tuesday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Front Ensemble in Band Room After School Rehearsals: Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, and Color Guard Wednesday Rehearsal for all – (7:30a-8:30am) Meet on the Field Front Ensemble inside the Band Room Thursday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on the Field After School – Percussion Sectionals Friday 0 period (7:15a-8:15a) Full Ensemble on Field Saturday Morning Block: 8a-noon Valencia Field Tournament, Bradford Stadium Monday Evening Rehearsal Bradford Stadium October 10 5:30p – 9:00p All Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion/Color Guard All students will be rehearsing at Bradford Stadium on the campus of Valencia HS. All students are expected to have their own transportation to and from rehearsal. Drop off in the Parking Lot off of Madison Ave. Please arrange to be picked up no later than 9:15p. Things to BringInstrument/Equipment if not loaded on trailerWaterDot BookWinds and Battery – Wear a white shirt |
| Rehearsals and Sectionals This Week We continue with weekly Sectionals and Rehearsals this week. These will be consistent throughout the Fall Season. Rehearsals this Week TuesdayAll meet in Band Room – 7:15a-8:15aAll Brass and Woodwinds – 3:45p-5:00pAll Percussion – 3:45p-6:45pColor Guard – 3:45p-6:30p WednesdayAll Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion – 7:30a-8:30aColor Guard – 7:30a-8:45a ThursdayAll Percussion – 3:45p-5:45p |
| Valencia Classic Field TournamentSaturday, October 15, 2022 Bradford Stadium Join us this weekend as we compete in our first Field Tournament of the year at Bradford Stadium. This event is hosted by Valencia High School. This will be a great opportunity to showcase everything we have been working on, and get feedback from a panel of adjudicators. We will not be taking buses to Bradford Stadium. All students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the tournament. A detailed itinerary will be sent out mid-week. Here are some preliminary details. Call Time at EDHS: 7:45a Morning Block Rehearsal: 8:00a-noon Load Trailers: 12:30p If you are not loading trailers, you are dismissed at this time. Take this time to rest, relax, and hydrate! 2nd Call Time at Kraemer MS: 5:30p Field Show Performance: 8:30p Awards: 9:00p Approximate Dismissal at KMS: 10:30p Show Details Here is a link to the line-up. Click here. Admission $15 for adults, $10 Children 6-12 years old, Children 5 and under free Please remember this is a fundraising event for Valencia so this is one way we can support their program! |
| Upcoming Events Oct. 15 Valencia Class Field Tournament Oct. 21 Homecoming Game Oct. 22 Saturday Rehearsal “Camp Day” Oct. 29 Wilson Field Tournament (Hacienda Heights) Nov. 2 PYLUSD Band Pageant Nov. 5 Mira Mesa Field Tournament (San Diego) Nov. 10 South Hills Field Tournament (West Covina) Nov. 12 Ramona Field Tournament (Riverside) Nov. 19 SCSBOA 6A Championships |
| Men in Black – HELP NEEDED Saturday Morning, October 14 8am – 10am This Saturday will be our first competition and I want to get the trailers looking their best. Please join me if you can as we do a quick wash of all of our enclosed trailers before we load them with equipment for the Valencia Field Show Tournament. Please meet at the trailer cage. Tom Judd ElDoMIB@gmail.com |
| Mrs. Fields Cookie DoughFundraiser starts TOMORROW! Raise funds for YOUR Participation Contribution. Forms will be passed out tomorrow. The more you raise, the more you earn. All Orders Due October 21st Spirit Wear Shop is now open! Click on the link Spirit Wear Store to open the google form and you will see another link to view the items. Once you are ready, please complete the google form to place your order. We accept checks, cash or Venmo. If using Venmo, please write your student’s name and state the order is for Spirit Wear. Thank you! Band Pageant Great News!!! We just learned it’s our turn to run the snack bar at this year’s event, Nov. 2nd. All profits will go towards our program. We will need volunteers and donations. Once we have all the details we will let you know. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Okamoto (FundraisingElDo@gmail.com) or Kim Galli (ElDoFoodCrew@gmail.com). |
| Fundraiser Events by the Color GuardPlease save the date for these upcoming events to support Color Guard: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Rubios Restaurant Night Take a mid week break from cooking and come support the Color Guard restaurant fundraiser night at Rubios from 2:00pm – 8:00pm. Please be sure to mention the El Dorado Color Guard when you place your order, flyer is attached. Butter Braids – November 1-November 16: The Color Guard team is bringing back the delicious Butter Braid pastries for the holidays. Be sure to mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more information as we get closer to November 1st. Winter Guard season. Savers Clothing Drive Collection: The Color Guard team is currently collecting soft goods donations for their annual Savers clothing drive. As you clean out your closets this fall please consider donating to the Color Guard team, all the funds collected go towards the 2023 Winter Guard season. See flyer below for more information. If you have any questions on any of the above please contact the Colorguard Liaison Maria Gutierrez ~ eldoguard@gmail.com. |
Candy DonationWe will have Monday evening practice on Halloween. We would like to provide a treat bag of candy for the students since they will be missing Halloween festivities. If you would like to donate candy, please drop it off in the band room before Friday, October 28. Thank you! |
| Bradford Stadium Parking Lot on MondaysReminder to all parents dropping off or picking kids up at Bradford stadium on Mondays,PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE GATES LEADING TO THE BASKETBALL COURTS BEHIND THE BLEACHERS. These gates must be kept clear for the trailer to be able to come and leave from this area. Also, if you are not part of the Men in Black, Staff or a member of the Band or Color Guard, please stay out of the area where the trailers are unloading and loading. We have a lot of equipment moving around quickly and we do not want anyone to get hurt. Tom Judd MIB Committee Chair ELDOMIB@gmail.com |
| Transportation Fee ($110) is Due!!!Just a friendly reminder that Transportation Fee and Uniform money is due ASAP! You can use the Venmo link below (preferred) or drop a check into the Black Box. Please remember to include your student’s name in the memo field! If you have any questions regarding your balance, please email Art Pang (finance@eldoradoband.com). Go Hawks! |
Amazon Wish List A HUGE THANK YOU to the families that have purchased items off our Wish List! Mr. Samson and Mr. Smith are thrilled to know our booster parents are willing to help support the program. Keep checking the list for items added/deleted. I’m taking note of our needs as the school year progresses. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/aw0zn1G?ref_=wl_share Thank you! Mama O (aka Christine) costaszewski@pylusd.org |
| 2023 Hawaii Tour Registration continues to be open for all Golden Hawks who are interested in participating in our traditional Hawaii Tour! If you are planning on going with us, please register ASAP!!! The tour will be from April 2 to April 8, 2023 Please see the updated itinerary! UPDATED CTG El Dorado High School Hawaii Invitational 2023 Proposal – April 2-8 .pdf The online registration form for Hawaii is ready to go. Please click on the link below and register if you are planning on participating in the Hawaii Tour. Hawaii Tour Online Registration! Pricing per person: Please keep in mind that the price you see on the registration page is not the final price! This does not include airfare. Coastline travel will do their best to secure the best rates! |
| Communication Due to recent changes and new limitations with the text service “Remind 101”, we have had to adjust our ways of communication with the members and families of our program. I am only allowed to have 10 “classes” with less than 150 subscribers in each class. Therefore, I have had to archive each class, empty out the roster, and reset the class code for all to rejoin. To accommodate our huge Booster Organization, I have split you up by last name! See the “Remind 101” section below. We will also be using the “Band” App again this year! This app serves us in a similar way that Facebook and Instagram work. We will be able to share pictures, view the calendar, and of course communicate through this app! See the “Band App” section below. Remind 101Step 1: Text your “class code” to 81010Step 2: After you respond, you will be asked to provide your full name. Once you respond, you will then be subscribed to future text messages!Class or SectionClass CodeBrass@eldobrassWoodwinds@eldowwPercussion@eldopercColor Guard@eldocgBand Council (student leaders only) @eldoleaderJazz 1@eldojazz1Jazz 2@eldojazz2Jazz 3@eldojazz3Boosters: Last Name A-K@boostA-KBoosters: Last Name L-Z@boostL-Z “Band App”Download the app “Band”. Search “Golden Hawks Marching Band” and request to become a member. You will have to validate your membership by answering one simple question! Be sure to turn on your Notifications from this app so that you can get updates and, well, notifications. https://band.us/@eldoradoband |
| Thank you for your cooperation and support of our award-winning program! You are each a vital part of the great success our kids enjoy as part of the El Dorado Golden Hawks Band & Color Guard! Let’s Go Hawks! |
Thank you for your cooperation and support of our award-winning program! You are each a vital part of the great success our kids enjoy as part of the El Dorado Golden Hawks Band & Color Guard! Let’s Go Hawks