April 5, 2026 Band Notes

Sign up to volunteer at After Prom and/or donate supplies.
Complete forms in the MB 2026 REGISTRATION GUIDE.
Attend the New Member Coffee Talk this Wednesday, April 8 at 7pm.
1. Returning members welcome as well!
MB Instrumentalists: Sign up for competition uniform sizings in BoosterHub.
Senior Families: Submit your plans for post-graduation - 2026 Senior Plans.

NEW INFORMATION

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 New Member Coffee Talk on Wednesday, April 8
- Returning members welcome as well!
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.

Nothing bundt Cakes

The numbers are in… it’s official… Mason loves cake!

Thank you to all the students, families, teachers, and staff whose hard work and dedication to the band made our 1st annual Nothing Bundt Cake fundraiser a success!

Special congratulations to our top sellers:

1st place and grand prize winner of a 2026 Kings Island gold pass, complete with a premium drink add-on, is 6th-grade trombonist Abby Ortiz, who sold 69 cakes!
2nd place winner of a $30 JUKEBOX gift card is 6th-grade saxophonist Max Ronan Willi, who sold 68 cakes.
3rd place winner of a $30 JUKEBOX gift card is 6th-grade trombonist Levi Lillenstein, who sold 65 cakes.
4th place winner of a $30 JUKEBOX gift card is middle-schooler Lily Price, who sold 63 cakes.

We appreciate all the families who sold and ate bundt cake!

Fun facts: Mason’s favorite flavor is Chocolate Chocolate Chip, red velvet is a close second, and vanilla is a distant last! (GF flavors not considered in these totals)

REMINDERS

New Member Coffee Talk

New marching band parents (or returning parents who need help) are invited to attend our coffee talk this Wednesday, April 8, at 7pm in the MHS Staff Dinning Room.

We will go over registration and medical forms, and answer any questions about marching band and the upcoming season.

To get to the Staff Dining Room, enter the building through the music wing doors at the back of the High School. Walk straight down the hallway past the Band Room entrance, and past the hallway with the trophy cases. The Staff Dining Room is on the right just past that second hallway.

Instrument Fair for Fifth Graders

The 5th grade instrument fair is coming up soon on Saturday, April 11th. This is the day that the 5th grade students get to try instruments before 6th grade band!

We are looking for some high school student volunteers to assist the directors in helping a bunch of excited 5th graders try instruments.

After Prom - Help Needed!

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.

We need your help to make this incredibly fun party a success! Every year we have a long line at our temporary tattoo parlor, so every year we need to restock our tattoo selection. You can see the most popular tattoos and choose ones to donate off our Amazon Wishlist here. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far - only a few items still needed!

We are in urgent need of volunteers to work the second shift 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.

MHS Recital Night Information

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.

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.