April 26, 2026 Band Notes

The Mason Band is proud to partner with the Jake Langbein Memorial Fund to continue promoting mental health education and training for both students and staff. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s also a time to remember and celebrate Jake Langbein. In honor of Jake and his legacy of being forever 22, the Langbein family invites everyone to donate $22 to support mental health awareness. To learn how you can donate, visit: Jacob Langbein Memorial Fund. Please help us spread the word to alumni, friends, and family. A heartfelt thank you to the Langbein family for their ongoing dedication to making a lasting, positive impact in our program and community.

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

Spring Flower Sale Pickup - THIS SATURDAY

Pickup for spring flower sale orders is this Saturday, May 2, from 8:30am-12:30pm at the patio outside the Middle School Arena. Keep an eye on your email for any pickup updates.

Please plan to pick up your order at that time, as we are not able to store orders. If you need to have someone else pick up your order for you, please let Regina and Rosemond know at flowersale@masonbandboosters.com.

Volunteers

We are also in need of 10 volunteers to help sort and distribute flowers that day. This is a fun and easy way to get volunteer shift! Sign up in BoosterHub if you’re available.

Booster Meeting Slides

Thank you to everyone who attended the Booster Meeting on Tuesday! Below you will find slides from the meeting, along with a link to the Slido submissions from the meeting.

Booster Meeting Slides

There were no Slido questions at this meeting

We are pleased to announce that the following individuals have been elected by general membership to the listed positions. Thank you to those who attended the Booster Meeting and voted.

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

In addition, the proposed Bylaws changes were unanimously approved. The updated Bylaws are available in the Files section of BoosterHub.

Student Care Team - Volunteer!

🎶 Join the Band—Be a Hero Behind the Scenes! 🎶

Are you passionate about supporting students and love being part of something exciting? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become Chaperones & Band Aids — the heart and soul of our Student Care Team!

Whether you're a returning member or brand new, we’d love to have you join us! This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while sharing in the unforgettable experiences that come with being part of our band family.

Ready to learn more? Visit our Chaperone & Band Aid Info Page for all the details on how to get involved and what the roles include.

First Two Steps:

Everyone—new and returning—should fill out the Band Aid Interest Form to get started!
Mark calendars for Student Care training at 7pm on Tuesday May 19 in MHS Small Commons (please enter via Music Wing doors).

Step up, show up, and be part of something amazing… The band can’t do it without you!

REMINDERS

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

MB 2026 BR/WW New Member Marching Clinics

To help prepare for Mini Camp in May, there are five clinics to help our new members learn the basics of marching and movement. We will learn physical warm ups, stretches, strength exercises, and marching techniques. This will help them as they transition into the first Full Band experience at Mini Camp. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions if possible!

MB 2026 BR/WW NEW MEMBER MARCHING CLINIC - Info Doc

MB 2026 BR/WW Veteran Movement Clinics

These three movement clinics are designed to brush off the cobwebs, reconnect with your section, and get moving before our first full band rehearsals at Mini Camp. There will be a combination of reviewing old things and learning new movement skills! This is for Brass/Woodwind students who have previously participated in marching band.

MB 2026 BR/WW Veteran Movement Clinics - Info Doc

Medication Drop Offs for Mini-Band Camp

Medications for Mini Camp will occur on the following dates.

COMING SOON–Please sign up via BoosterHub for a time slot. It will appear that you are signing up for a volunteer spot, but it is to drop off medications.

Monday May 18th 6:30-7:00 pm at Veteran’s Marching Clinic, near Band Room

Tuesday May 19th, 6:30-7:00 pm at New Member Marching Clinic, near Aux Gym MMS

Tuesday May 26th, first hour of Mini Band Camp, site TBD

Please make sure you have a DMS on file with us and signed for each medication you plan to drop off. We ask that you only drop off what we will need for the 4 days of Mini-Band Camp.

ALL medication will be returned to ALL band members on Friday May 29th at the Activities Fair. Any medications not picked up at that time will be destroyed. Any questions, please contact Medical Secretary, Sally McDonald at medicalsecretary@masonbandboosters.com.

Senior Banner Photos and Senior Products

Class of 2027, it’s time to schedule your senior banner portrait appointment! Every year, we celebrate all our seniors with banners on the stadium fence all season. This year’s portraits will start right after the first session of Mini Band Camp, Tuesday, May 26.

(For some students, now is a good time to decide if you want to let your hair revert to its natural color or if you are going for a statement look. You can look amazing either way, but let it be a deliberate choice with no regrets.)

Some kids want to get photos done ASAP and go home, and others may want to run home quickly to freshen up. If the timing of the appointment is important to you, schedule now.

Scheduling deadline is May 19.

https://form.jotform.com/Masonbands/2026-marching-band-senior-banners

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:

Due by May 1: Consumables Form and Payment

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.

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.

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.