December 10, 2023 Band Notes

Full Marching Band Rehearsal 3-6pm; HS
CWG Sabre Technique Session 6:15-6:45pm; HS
Please return washed uniforms 5-6:30pm; HS music wing doors (Pertains only to those who volunteered to wash a full or half rack of uniforms.)

Thursday, December 14

Full Marching Band Rehearsal 3-6pm; HS

Friday, December 15

Full Marching Band Rehearsal 3-6pm; HS
Rose Parade EMA Forms Due

Saturday, December 16

Competitive Winter Guard 11am-9pm; MHS Gym Rehearsal

Rehearsal 11am-3pm
Off Campus Break 3-5pm
Rehearsal 5-9pm

Future planned events can be found on the updated band calendar: Mason Band Calendar

Parent To Do Checklist For This Week

Rose Parade Trip Critical Action Items (Details and link to comprehensive slides below):

Sign up to drop off medication if needed.
Rose Parade Travelers-Obtain ID if you are 18 years of age or older.
Fill out Rose Parade EMA,- Due Friday, December 15th (Details below)
Fill out Rose Parade Travel Waiver if student not flying with the band.- Due Sunday, December 17th
Update health insurance information in final forms. (see meeting slides)
We recommend that you put emergency information into your student’s phone that can be accessed even if their phone is locked. Check with your phone carrier to learn how to do this.
Parents/guardians, please adjust the sleep settings on your phone so you can hear your phone ring in the event we need to contact you during the Rose Parade trip.

Band Aids and Chaperones attend care team meeting Tuesday, December 12th at 7:30pm.
Purchase Rose Parade Pins for students to trade with bands, if desired.-Not Required (Details below)
Freshmen through Juniors are eligible to apply for marching band scholarship. (Please see below for details.) Deadline to apply is December 19th.
If interested in helping or bringing cookies for the Awards Ceremony, please sign up below.

NEW INFORMATION

Required Rose Parade EMA Form- Due Date December 15th

As a requirement to participate in the Rose Parade, all families must fill out a Tournament Of Roses specific Emergency Medical Authorization (EMA) form for their student. Each student must carry the provided EMA on their person during the Rose Parade. The form must be completed and uploaded to the link below no later than Friday, December 15th.

Please note: The Directors and Uniform Crew will distribute and coordinate the wearing of the EMAs for the Parade.

Link to form HERE
- Please fill out the EMA to the best of your ability. It is not critical if you do not know your student's blood type or that they have received a Tetanus shot in the past. This information is only requested so that in the case of an emergency a care team would know how best to treat your student. If you do not know your student's blood type, simply write unknown on the line. If anyone wants to include that information, contact your student’s pediatrician, the hospital where your student was born, or any hospital that may have performed a surgery on your student.
Complete & Upload HERE

Rose Parade Trip-Student Land Only Travel Waivers

For students that have their own flying arrangements for the Rose Parade trip, you will need to make arrangements for your student to join the band in California and sign out at the conclusion of the trip. The options are outlined below:

Two opportunities to sign in your students:
- Wednesday, 12/27/2023 - 1:00pm - Santa Monica Pier (Specific location will be provided by Remind.)
- Wednesday, 12/27/2023 - 9:00pm - Embassy Suites Anaheim South
Two opportunities to sign out your student:
- Monday, 1/1/2023 - 8:30 pm - SoFi Stadium (student must bring luggage)
- Tuesday, 1/2/2024 - 6:15am - Embassy Suites Anaheim South

Any other arrangements must be approved by Mr Jackson!!

REQUIRED STEPS TO OBTAIN A TRAVEL WAIVER:

MUST COMPLETE Travel Waiver Form HERE by Dec 17th.
STUDENT AND ADULT MUST JOIN Rose Parade Travel Waiver Remind Group (For those dropping off or picking up students in CA 12/27 and 1/2/24 ONLY): Text @23RPTW to 81010

Rose Parade Meeting Slides

Thanks to everyone who came to the Rose Parade travel meeting this past Wednesday evening! It was wonderful to see so many students and their families in the crowd. There was a great deal of information shared so, please review the Travel Meeting Slides that were presented.

Rose Parade Travel Meeting Q&A

If you have any questions regarding the trip, please contact parade@masonbandboosters.com.

ONLY 17 MORE DAYS!!

The 'Me Second' Scholarship Application In Memory Of Jacob Langbein

Jake was a low brass member of the class of 2017. Jake always showed unwavering compassion, empathy and kindness to others and always wanted to help make others smile and feel welcomed. He didn't take opportunities, such as marching band, for granted. He was a silent laborer who would do whatever was needed to help the band, it's members, and staff and was happier if others didn't know all he'd done as he didn't like to be singled out for helping, it's just who he was. We would like to award a student who exhibits these same qualities in life with a $500 scholarship towards marching band fees for the upcoming season.

This year, thanks to Cincy Sammy's givetober, we will be awarding 2 scholarships, 1 low brass member and 1 marching band/guard member from any section

Students can fill out the application found HERE if they would like to be considered for the scholarship. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Mental Health Temperature Check

Once again we are requesting that marching band students fill out the mental health temperature check document as we prepare for our trip to California. You can fill out the form using the QR Code in the picture or by clicking HERE. Please also refer to the Marching Band Mental Health Resource Guide page for mental health resources and contact information for those you can reach out to for help. Thanks again to Mr. Schlaeger for his partnership as the school Psychologist and to the Langbein family for their continued support in our efforts to make the mental health of students a priority. Mr. Schlaeger can be contacted at schlaegerj@masonohioschools.com should you have any questions or need assistance.

Rose Parade Trip Chaperone/Band Aid Meeting This Tuesday

If you are a Chaperone or Band Aid for the Rose Parade Trip, please plan on attending a care team meeting this Tuesday, December 12th at 7:30pm in the high school staff dining room. Please enter through the music wing doors in the back of the school. If you have any questions you may contact chaperones@masonbandbooster.com. Thanks for your service and dedication in caring for our kids on our trip across the country. We are so appreciative of you!

Uniform Return And Thank You

Thank you, so much, to everyone that volunteered to wash uniforms! Please drop off the clean uniforms at the Music Doors of the high school on Wednesday, December 13 from 5:30-6:30pm. Please contact uniforms@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

2024 Rose Parade Pins

The students submitted 11 different designs to be considered for our 2024 Rose Parade Design. The winning design is pictured.

The tradition is that at the end of the Rose Parade, the bands mingle and exchange pins! There are a total of 20 Bands marching, but only 13 from outside California (including Mason). Keep in mind that we won't get to meet all the bands. The ones we cross paths with will depend upon where we are in the line up.

Often each student will buy several pins so that they have them for themselves and have some to exchange with other bands. These make great keepsakes and small gifts, too.

Please place your order ASAP. Pins are available to order on the following JotForm for $2 each:

https://form.jotform.com/Masonbands/marching-band-rose-parade-pins

***Every student will receive ONE free pin. The pins will be distributed when we get to California. Contact Gina at spirit@masonbandboosters.com if you have questions.

Marching Band Awards Night January 16th-Volunteers Requested

Please join us January 16th at 6:30pm for this year’s marching band awards night. This will be a fun evening to celebrate each band member's achievements throughout the marching band season and to reminisce on all of the amazing moments we have all shared together. You won’t want to miss it! The event will take place in the High School Auditorium.

Volunteers Needed: We are in need of volunteers to help with setting up, serving cookies, and cleaning up before and after our awards ceremony. We would also appreciate donations of cookies and water. More information and sign-ups can be found via the links below. Donations can be dropped off prior to the start of the program from 4:15pm - 6:15pm in the large commons. Please contact Kim Bishop at secretary@masonbandboosters.com with any questions. Thanks in advance for helping us have a fun night!

Award Ceremony Volunteers

Cookie and Water Donations

Wonderful Job To All Of Our Concert Bands!

Great job at this week’s concerts everyone! We are proud of everyone’s hard work in class, and really enjoyed seeing so many band families at the concert. Here are the video links to the concert videos:

Monday (Green/Silver, White) : CLICK HERE

Tuesday (Concert Winds, Symphonic, Wind Symphony): CLICK HERE

*As a reminder, students also have access to professional recordings from Lifeboat Media through their school fee for concert band. These take several weeks to master, but will be available here soon: CLICK HERE

2024-2025 Concert Band Audition Information

CLICK HERE

Please see the information in the link above about concert band auditions for next school year. Audition Videos are due on January 22, so now is the time to start preparing at home and with your lessons teacher. The band directors are happy to look over your audition videos, offer advice about which audition to do, or answer any questions you have!

Jazz Band Signup/Audition Information

CLICK HERE

The link above has all the information about Jazz Band for this year! Jazz band begins in January after break. Mason High School has two jazz bands: Jazz I and Jazz II. For woodwind and brass students, an audition is required for Jazz I, but not for Jazz II (fill out the commitment form and you’re all set!). For all students interested in playing a rhythm section instrument, an audition is required. See above for audition info, schedules, commitment form and more! Jazz One Auditions will take place January 4, 2024 from 2:45-5pm.

Mason Bands Gift Giving Guide

As with any skill or hobby, there are always new things to learn, tools to acquire, and experiences to provide inspiration. Keeping students motivated is vital for continued interest and success. Birthdays, Holidays, and all sorts of occasions celebrated by our families can be a great opportunity to give the gift of music. Please see the Mason Bands Gift Giving Guide for some great gift ideas for your band student!

Spirit Merchandise - Last Minute Gift Items

Looking for additional gift ideas this holiday season?

You can still purchase band merchandise by ordering it through the following JotForm: https://form.jotform.com/Masonbands/mason-band-product-order-form

Enchanted Promises and Rose Bowl Merchandise is now available at DISCOUNTED PRICES. You can get fanny packs and luggage tags for the Rose Parade Trip at 50% off regular prices. Some stickers and keychains are marked at 75% off.

Check back later this week for Enchanted Promises and Rose Parade ORNAMENTS, too.

REMINDERS

State ID Required For Rose Parade Travelers 18 Years Of Age +

All individuals traveling with the band who are 18 years and older will be required to have a state issued ID. This includes students. If you or your student does not have a current driver’s license, state ID, or passport, you will need to make arrangements to obtain an ID ASAP. Details on how to obtain a valid ID can be found on the BMV Website. Please take steps to obtain an ID now to allow time for the BMV to process your request. Please note, the United States Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID full enforcement deadline to May 7, 2025.

For students that are younger than 18 an ID is not required. However, please plan to bring a state ID or driver’s license if you have one.

Please contact parade@masonbandboosters.com or vp-studentexperience@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

Rose Parade Medication Drop-Off

If your student will need medication for the Rose Parade trip(OTC or Rx) that has not already been turned in, please sign up for your preferred drop off date/time using one of the links below. The drop off will be in the staff dining room of the High School. Please enter through the back doors that enter into the band wing.

Tuesday 12/19 4:30pm-6pm

Thursday 12/21 4-5pm

Please read the Medication Policy in advance. You will need to prepare your student’s medication with a completed med insert card placed in a ziploc bag with their medication following the instructions in our Medication Check-in Guide. You will find all the latest information about how we manage medication on MasonBands.com here.

Remember to upload DMS forms here prior to the drop-off event. Must be signed by both the medication provider and parent.

We also strongly encourage you to fill out DMS forms for Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and Benadryl if your student has ever taken those medications in the past. We will not be able to dispense those medications to your student unless the proper forms have been filled out and signed. Please note that students may not carry any medications themselves, including common over the counter medications, unless they are emergency medications and the appropriate forms have been submitted.

For questions or to schedule an alternate drop off appointment, email Lisa Oldham - medicalsecretary@masonbandboosters.com or Mike McCallister - registration@masonbandboosters.com