December 7, 2025 Band Notes

Attend our Winter Concerts this Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pick up Poinsettia orders this Saturday, December 13 at Mason Intermediate.
Order Regency Christmas ornaments here by December 14th.
Order Pano/Section photos here by Wednesday, December 10 (if you missed the first chance).

NEW INFORMATION

OMEA Honor Band Results

Here are the results for OMEA Honor Band (Mason HS Only results):

CLICK HERE

Congratulations to everyone that tried out! Regardless of whether or not you were selected this year, the process of auditioning and preparing the music is a great way to improve as a musician and be successful on future auditions!

For those that were selected, look for more information about Honor Band Weekend soon! The dates of the rehearsals and the concert are in the audition information in the OMEA Honor Band folder under "Materials" on Schoology".

Marching Band Awards Night Thank Yous and Links

Many thanks to Laura Minniear, Jacquie Wray, and the amazing crew who assisted with the awards on Tuesday. Events like this truly take a village to organize and execute.

Thank you to OfficeDepot, Titan Awards, the UPS Store, and Bodey Sales for continuing to be so great at working with us on certificates, plaques, programs, and varsity letters and pins.

Jacquie Wray for creating the beautiful program. What a wonderful keepsake!

Lauren Carson, thanks for putting together the season slideshow so we can all go down memory lane of our fun season.

Photo Crew, thank you for documenting the evening by taking incredible photos.

Kaja Harper, you did a fantastic job with the Senior Slideshow! It was fun to see our seniors when they were little and to see the wonderful young adults they have become today.

Tiffany Williams and Tyler Buckner, I appreciate you passing out the awards and keeping things moving along.

Michelle Andre and Laura Deardorff, your balloon stands and decorations were fantastic. They made for a great photo opportunity. We so appreciate you leading Spirit this year!

A special thanks to all of the parents who donated desserts and water for the evening. The special treats made the night feel extra special.

Huge thanks to the wonderful group who spent their Monday evening assembling packets: Lori Ulsh, Michelle Andre, Jacquie Wray, Chris Minniear, Kristen Robiglio, and Jamie Morton.

To the following parents and students who helped with set up and/or clean up and serving: Marianne Bakos, Jacquie Wray, Laura Deardorff, Mike McCarthy, Amanda Hrenko, Michelle Andre, Meghan Smith, Eli Smith, Smita Ankola, Gwen Kennedy, Jamie Morton, Erin Rohn, Chris Minniear, Heather Smith, and anyone else who I may have inadvertently missed. (Apologies I didn't get to talk to some of you.) Thank You!! Many hands make light work.

We also appreciate the Mason City Schools administration who support all of our endeavors and the facilities staff who assisted with making sure we had all the equipment and space we needed for the evening. Shout out in particular to Jenni Schmeichel (facilities manager), Katie Turfan (tech support), and the custodial staff.

Band directors and staff, thanks for recognizing the hard work of our students. It was a night to recognize our students, but please know how much we appreciate the hard work, dedication, and opportunities you have provided us this past year.

Thanks to all the parents, friends, and extended family who came out to support and celebrate our band students. Lastly, thanks to the students for giving us an unforgettable season!

Links from the evening:

Note: If anyone had an issue with a misspelled name, missing item, or other issue, please email secretary@masonbandboosters.com.

2025 The Regency Ornament Available for Purchase!

Regency ornaments are now available to order! Order here by 11:59 PM on December 14th, 2025. Pickup will begin on on December 16th, 2025. Pickup confirmations will be sent via email.

Details:

Flat 3" round laminate material
Two-sided purple & blue on white background
Lists all competitions & placement
$5 each, pay with order

If you have any questions, please contact Spirit at spirit@masonbandboosters.com.

Poinsettia Pickup

Poinsettia pick-up will be Saturday, December 13th, 8:30am-12:30pm at the Mason Intermediate School building.

Please reach out to flowersale@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

Bonus Pano & Section Photo Order Opportunity - Ends Wednesday!

If you missed the earlier opportunities to order this season’s panoramic and/or section photos, you can order here. Orders must be placed by 11:59 pm Wednesday, December 10.

Competitive Winter Guard Information

WGI Performer Release Form: WGI requires all performers in their circuit to fill out a release form.
- Important: There are two versions - one for students under 18 years old (minors) and one for students over the age of 18. Be sure to select the correct form!
  - Performer Release Form (Minor)
  - Performer Release Form (18+)
Final Forms: Final Forms is set up for the season. Review the Final Forms Info Doc and complete the two corresponding forms by next Sunday, December 14th.
- Note: Both forms require a parent and a student signature.
Fees: PaySchools is live! Review the CWG Fees Overview for important deadlines and information on your two ways to pay.
- Important: CWG Fee #1 is due on Monday, December 15th.
CWG Onboarding: Be sure you have reviewed the handbook and completed the forms below by the end of the day today.
- Read: CWG Handbook
- Complete: CWG Absence Agreement Form
- Complete: CWG Conduct Agreement Form
Season Calendar:
- Here is the full: CWG Season Calendar

CommUNITY Holiday Help needs your help!

We are in need of volunteers to help our food insecure families select the best gift for their Mason City School Students this holiday season. Volunteering on this Friday and Saturday is a great way to help our MCS students have a blessed holiday.

We really need help with the MORNING 7 AM Friday and 7:30 AM Saturday shifts as we consistently have a line of parents/guardians waiting to get in as they are fearful that they will not be able to select something for their student. We see this with the lines that develop for our Comet Cupboard Dorothy Lane Market perishable food cupboards that we host twice a week. Some families have told us that they plan to be at the school on Friday morning at 6:45 AM.

We love your heart and would love to have your help this holiday season: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAAAC2FA2F9C34-60343597-community#/

If you are unable to serve with us these 2 days, we appreciate your financial support to ensure that we can provide for our students. Last year we served 899 Mason City School Students. This year we will serve over 1,100 MCS students: https://givebutter.com/CommUNITYHolidayHelp2 or you can text MCSHoliday to 53555 to donate.

REMINDERS

Winter Band Concert Information

Our winter concerts for the William Mason High School Bands will take place on Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 10th in the Mason High School Auditorium. Each night will feature a few of our high school bands, and a few of our 8th grade bands.

ATTIRE
Attire info shared with MHS band students in August: CLICK HERE FOR ATTIRE

PROGRAM
Concert Program - CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM INFO
The program will be available in the lobby via QR Code as well.

MAP INFORMATION

ITINERARIES
The itineraries for each ensemble can be found below (and in your classes weekly learning plans):

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th
HS: Symphonic Band, Concert White, and Concert Silver/Green
MS: Concert Band

Times	MHS Concert Silver/Green
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter and report to the Auditorium.
545pm	Warm up in the auditorium with Mr. Hinson, then Mr. Jackson
630pm	Use the restroom, and put on bow ties
650pm	House Doors open for audience members
700pm	Concert Silver/Green performs
725pm	Move to the audience to watch Concert White
730pm	Concert White performs
755pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MHS Concert White
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter.
545pm	Students report to the band room for warm up in concert attire and get bow ties.
600pm	Warm up in the band room with Mr. Hinson (don't leave items in the band room)
645pm	Move to the auditorium to watch Concert Silver/Green
700pm	Concert Silver/Green performs
725pm	Move to the stage
730pm	Concert White performs
755pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MMS Concert Band
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter.
715pm	Students report to the Choir room for warm up in concert attire.
725pm	Warm up in the Orchestra room with Middle School Band Directors
800pm	Move to the auditorium to setup and perform once Concert White is done performing
810pm	MMS Concert Band Performs
825pm	Move to the audience to watch MHS Symphonic Band
830pm	MHS Symphonic Band performs
855pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MHS Symphonic Band
515pm	C13 Doors open for students to enter.
715pm	Students report to band room and warmup on your own
725pm	Warm up in the band room in concert attire with Mr. Jackson
805pm	Move to the auditorium to watch MMS Concert Band
810pm	MMS Concert Band Performs
825pm	Move to the stage to perform
830pm	MHS Symphonic Band performs
855pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th
HS: Wind Symphony and Concert Winds
MS: Symphonic Winds

Times	MHS Concert Winds
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter.
545pm	Students report to the band room for warm up in concert attire and get bow ties.
600pm	Warm up in the band room with Mr. Hinson (don't leave items in the band room)
645pm	Move to the auditorium to watch MMS Symphonic Winds
700pm	MMS Symphonic Winds Performs
720pm	Move to the stage
725pm	Concert Winds performs
740pm	Move to the audience to watch MHS Wind Symphony
745pm	MHS Wind Symphony performs
820pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MMS Symphonic Winds
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter.
545pm	Students report to the Choir room in concert attire, to leave cases/coats.
600pm	Warm up on the Auditoirum stage with Middle School Band Directors
645pm	House Opens for audience members to enter
700pm	MMS Symphonic Winds Performs
720pm	Move to the audience to watch MHS Concert Winds/MHS Wind Symphony
725pm	MHS Concert Winds performs
745pm	MHS Wind Symphony performs
820pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MHS Wind Symphony
515pm	C13 Doors open for students to enter.
700pm	Students report to band room and warmup on your own
705pm	Warm up in the band room in concert attire with Mr. Jackson
740pm	Move to the stage to perform
745pm	MHS Wind Symphony performs
820pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

PEP BAND INFORMATION

We are excited to get our Pep Band season started! Pep band is a great way to play some fun music with your friends, while supporting our school and community.

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE, BAND LISTS, AND MORE INFO!

This year, each member of Concert Winds, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony will again be responsible for three basketball games as part of their grade for the Spring Semester.

For all students in Concert White, Silver and Green pep band is not required but students are welcome and encouraged to attend if they want to visit with their friends and perform to support our school and community!