April 12, 2026 Band Notes

Families with a student performing at Recital Night: come watch your student perform.
Come to the Winter Guard Spring Recital this Thursday, April 16 at 7pm.
Sign up to volunteer at After Prom.
Complete forms in the MB 2026 REGISTRATION GUIDE.
MB Instrumentalists: Sign up for competition uniform sizings in BoosterHub.
Senior Families: Submit your plans for post-graduation - 2026 Senior Plans.

NEW INFORMATION

Way to WOW at WGI!

What a way to finish the competitive season! The William Mason High School Winter Guard placed 5th, with a score of 93.900, at the WGI World Championships in Scholastic Open - with the highest score and placement in their class in school history. Congratulations to these incredible performers and their devoted directors!

See the show in person at this Thursday’s Winter Guard Spring Recital!

Winter Guard Spring Recital - You Are Invited!

Everyone is invited to come witness what ALL of our talented Winter Guard students have been working on this season. All four groups have put together magnificent performances showcasing their skills and talents and now just need an audience! You don’t want to miss the 5th and 6th Grade Winter Guard, 7th Grade Winter Guard, the Winter Guard Performance Ensemble (8-11th grades) and the Competitive Winter Guard performances this Thursday, April 16th at 7pm in the MMS Arena. This is a FREE event to all who wish to join us!

MMS Arena Doors open to spectators at 6:30pm. See you there!

Itinerary

5:00pm	All members report to the MMS Arena to warm up for the recital. Arrive completely ready.
6:30pm	Arena doors open to families!
7:00pm	Welcome & Introductions
7:05pm	Group 1 Performance (WGPE + WG7 + WG5&6)
7:10pm	Intermission
7:20pm	Group 2 Performance (CWG)
7:30pm	Quick Break
7:45pm	WG Awards Ceremony
8:30pm	Break ranks! Have fun taking photos and socializing with all of our winter guard families.

Cont;nue - Jacob Langbein Foundation Shirt

The Langbein family is beyond honored that Keegan Synan and Daniel Goldcamp, seniors at Mason Mason City Schools, have chosen the Jacob Langbein memorial fund as the group to support and raise funds for as part of their capstone project for the Hope Squad! The Jacob Langbein memorial was created after Jake died by suicide in May 2021. The memorial is partnered with the Mason Bands to provide mental health training to students, staff and chaperones as well as scholarships to students in the Marching Band because marching band helped Jake thru some tough times in high school. We'd love for you to purchase a shirt, talk about Jake when you wear it and help raise awareness for mental health and suicide awareness.

https://cap-tivatingcreations513.com/products/jacob-langbein-memorial-fund-t-shirt

REMINDERS

MHS Recital Night - This Monday & Tuesday

Recital night is coming up very soon! We are looking forward to the performances.

Soloists: If you are utilizing a Mason-provided accompanist, rehearsals with your accompanist will be The Week of APRIL 6th in class or after school.

Please check this schedule for your rehearsals → CLICK HERE FOR REHEARSAL SCHEDULE. Please be on time for your rehearsals, as there are not any extra time slots available.

Recital Night Performance Dates:
Woodwinds: Monday, April 13, 2026
Brass and Percussion: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
*Full Schedule: CLICK HERE - Email any missing info in RED to Mr. Hinson
*Student Directions: CLICK HERE

You are welcome and encouraged to watch other students’ performances! Parents and welcome and encouraged to watch your student’s performance and clinic too.

2026 Marching Band Registration Forms Are Live

The Marching Band 2026 Registration Guide is now live! Please complete and submit all necessary forms by May 1. Note: This includes the consumables order form, which requires payment (amount varies by items ordered).

The Registration Guide has detailed information about each step in the process. We will also be answering questions at the Coffee Talk this week and at General Booster Booster Meeting in two weeks.

Marching Band Registration Next Steps:

Attend General Booster Meeting on Tuesday, April 21
Sign up for Competition Uniform Sizings (Instrumentalists only):
- Freshmen: Saturday, April 25 - 9:00am–1:00pm
- Upperclassmen: April 15, 22, 23 - 5:30–8:30pm
Due by May 1:
- Consumables Form and Payment
  - Instrumentalists
  - Color Guard
- FINAL FORMS
  - Fill out all forms - be sure to switch to 2026-2027
  - Upload a current physical - blank physical form
    - Note: The 2026-2027 form is not yet available from OHSAA - the 2025-2026 form is still valid
- Complete Student Care Forms
- Accept BoosterHub Invite (new families)
PAST DUE:
- MB 2026 COMMITMENT FORM
- Marching Band School Fee #1, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
- Marching Band School Fee #2, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools

Other Marching Band Documents:

IMPORTANT: For all payments by check - please include the student’s name and student ID and the fee you are paying on the memo line of the check. Example: “Jane Doe 987654 Band Fee 1”

School fees are available in PaySchools Central. You will find the fees under Performing Arts. Scroll to the bottom of that section and look for the ones that start with "NEXT SEASON". All three school fees are live and payable, with the due date for each listed in the name.

MB Instrumentalist Uniform Sizings – Sign Up on BoosterHub

It is time for Marching Band Competition Uniform Sizing for instrumentalists! This allows us to get everyone’s current size to order Competition Uniforms, as it takes some time to get them in. All instrumental marching band members (not color guard) who intend to march in the fall must come in to get sized. Please sign up on BoosterHub for a volunteer slot using the link below (you aren’t volunteering, just signing for your time slot). If parents sign up their marcher, please put the marcher’s name in the comments. There will be samples of summer uniforms, shoes, and jackets to try on that day to help parents know what sizes to order for consumable items.

Freshmen: Saturday, April 25 - 9:00am–1:00pm
Upperclassmen: April 15, 22, 23 - 5:30–8:30pm

Fittings will be in the high school in the guitar room - enter in the band entrance at the back of the high school and walk straight down the hall. You’ll find us in a room on the left.

Color Guard uniform sizings and fittings will be done separately. Look for information coming soon.

Please contact the Uniform Crew at uniforms@masonbandboosters.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Note: There also will be two marching fittings in the fall - one for Classic uniforms, and one for Competition uniforms. During the fall fittings, marchers will try on the actual uniform pieces for fit and adjustment.

After Prom - Help Needed This Saturday!

Each year, Mason Band Boosters sponsors a temporary tattoo parlor at Mason’s After Prom. After Prom provides a safe space for students to continue to enjoy prom night and is held at the high school. The event this year is on Saturday, April 18th.

After Prom's theme this year is “Island Adventure” and our area will be transformed into a Dinosaur Valley.

Thank you to everyone who donated tattoos through our Amazon Wish List - we so grateful we were able to completely refill our stock!

We are still in urgent need of volunteers to work the second shift (11:45pm-2:30am) of the tattoo parlor during After Prom. While it's a late night it is so much fun and the students are all appreciative of the experience. Volunteer shifts are now posted in BoosterHub.

Spring Concerts Are Coming Up Soon!

As a reminder, spring concerts are coming up in just a few weeks! Attire for students can be found in the info from earlier this Year: ATTIRE. Students will be provided with a bow tie upon arrival. This concert will feature our senior recognition as part of the performances. The itinerary can be found below:

Tuesday, April 28th: Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Winds
Wednesday, April 29th: Concert White and Concert Silver/Green

Itineraries for each band: CLICK HERE

Executive Committee Candidates

We will be voting to elect the next Booster Executive Committee at our Booster Meeting on April 21. We are pleased to announce that the following individuals are running for the listed positions.

Lauren Norfleet - President
Mike Deardorff - Treasurer
Jacquie Wray - Recording Secretary/VP of Communication
Carrie Upchurch - VP of Travel
Kristen Robiglio - VP of Membership (incumbent)
Preeti Sullivan - VP of Marketing
Tyler Buckner - VP of Student Experience (incumbent)
Jennifer Rodway - VP of Fundraising (incumbent)

To learn more about each candidate, please read the bios found HERE.

We are currently looking for volunteers to shadow the role of Medical Secretary for the upcoming 2026 Marching Band Season. Please contact Sally McDonald, our current Medical Secretary for more information at medicalsecretary@masonbandboosters.com.

Beacon Physicals

Mason Bands sponsor Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is offering walk-in sports physicals on Saturday, May 30, from 8-11am for $20 at their Summit Woods location in Sharonville. (Note that this event is after Mini Band Camp.) Click here for the flyer.

All marching band students must have a current physical on file to participate. If your marcher’s physical expires after Mini Band Camp and before the end of the marching season, this is an easy way to complete that.

It’s Time to Recognize Our Class of 2026!

Attention Seniors!! It’s time to celebrate YOU!! We would love for you to create a senior shoutout slide so our band family can celebrate you and your accomplishments! Please click here for instructions. Please submit as soon as possible.

April Booster Meeting - Save the Date

Our next General Booster Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm in the Small Commons.

This will be an extremely important meeting!

Topics include:

Executive Committee Election
Vote on Proposed Bylaws Updates
Marching Band forms and information for the upcoming season

MHS Winter Percussion Information

Winter Percussion has begun! See info document below for the schedule, signup form and all details. All of these dates are also on the band calendar.

2026 WINTER PERCUSSION INFO DOCUMENT

Email Mr. Cato with any questions: mhspercussion@masonohioschools.com

Peer Mentoring Band Program

One of our band seniors, Koby Carson, is starting a peer mentoring program for band students. He will be matching up students who’d like help from an older student who plays their instrument.

CLICK HERE to watch a video with more information

CLICK HERE to sign up as a mentor or to get help from a mentor.