July 2, 2023 Band Notes

Pay $400 Student Experience Fee 1 to Mason Band Boosters; Past Due
- Invoice was sent via email from: quickbooks@notification.intuit.com
Register student leaders for Leadership Camp by Midnight, Thursday, July 13th
Order Optional Rose Parade Jacket by Midnight, Thursday, July 20th
Sign up to donate snacks for band camp. (Please see below) Thanks for your help!!

New Information

Optional: Rose Parade Jackets Available

Rose Parade Jackets are available for purchase from Friday Threads at the following link: 2024 MHS Rose Parade Jackets. The jackets are available to students, family and friends and are able to be personalized. These jackets are completely OPTIONAL. All students will receive a Rose Parade patch to put onto their current band jackets. Orders must be placed by Thursday, July 20, 2023 at midnight.

Attention: Photo Corps Volunteers

Photo Corps is hosting a parent meeting on Sunday, July 9th at 6 pm. If you signed up at the volunteer fair you should have received an email with the link for the meeting. If you are interested in joining Photo Corps this year but did not sign up please email smugmug@masonbandboosters.com to get the link.

BAND CAMP REHEARSALS AND SPECIAL EVENT TIMES/DATES

We hope everyone has been able to enjoy their summer so far. This past week we had a successful Guard and Percussion Camp. We are looking forward to band camp coming up in Mid July. A comprehensive band camp guidebook will be shared in the near future. In the meantime, we are sharing times and dates of our rehearsals and special events taking place during band camp for your planning purposes. Please be sure to mark your calendars.

Band Camp Week 1
- Leadership Camp July 17th (Please see below, student leaders only.)
- Rehearsal: July 18-21, 9am-5pm (Please note that only leadership will meet on Monday of this week. Everyone else begins on Tuesday.)
- All Band Social: (Student Only Event) Thursday, July 20, 7-9pm
Band Camp Week 2
- Rehearsal: July 24-28, 9am-5pm
- Booster Meeting: Tuesday, July 25, 5:30pm; HS Auditorium
- History Night: (Student Only Event) Thursday, July 27, 7-10pm
- Skit Night: (Student Only Event) Friday, July 28, 7-9pm
- Tag Day: Saturday, July 29 (More details coming soon!)
Band Camp Week 3
- Rehearsal: July 31-August 4, 9am-9pm
- Rehearsal: Saturday, August 5, 1pm-9pm

For the most current Band Schedule please go to the Mason Band Calendar

Snack Donations Needed

Marching is hard work! Our students so appreciated having snacks to help them get through their days during mini camp. Please consider signing up to donate snack items to keep our hard working marchers energized for band camp! No time to shop? That's OK, you can sign up to donate funds to be used to help purchase snacks for the band. Items may be dropped off on the first day of camp.

Please sign up to donate HERE

Questions? Please reach out to Melissa Woodward at vp-studentexperience@masonbandboosters.com

Reminders

Leadership Team Retreat Registration And Information

Attention Marching Band Student Leaders: The Student Leadership Retreat will be at Miami University in Oxford, OH on Monday, July 17, 2023. This retreat is optional but STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for all of our leaders for 2023. Tentative itinerary is as follows:

Time	Event
6:45am	Arrive at MHS
7:00am	Depart MHS for Oxford, OH via School Bus
7:50am	Arrive at Peffer Park in Oxford, OH
8am-12pm	Hands-on, physical teambuilding and leadership activities
12pm-1pm	Picnic lunch at Peffer Park (pack your own)
1:00pm	Depart Peffer Park for MHS
1:50pm	Arrive at MHS

In order to confirm your spot at the retreat, we are asking each student to register and pay $30. The Registration form is below. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ EVERYTHING AS THE FORM LISTS WHAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING WITH YOU AND HOW YOU SHOULD DRESS! We will follow up a few days before with any rain plans and specific attire needed based on the weather if needed. There are three very important forms and permissions we need you to complete and upload to the registration form. We advise you to print, sign and scan/take photo BEFORE you complete the form so you can be ready to upload.

MCS Permission/Waiver - Sign and Upload - Only ONE Parent Signature required.
Miami University Permission/Waiver - Sign and Upload. Only ONE Parent signature required! Please be sure to note Student’ Name where indicated in release section on 2nd page.
Transportation acknowledgement and waiver (embedded in the Jotform. Just answer the questions as appropriate).

Leadership Retreat registration form must be completed and paid by MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, JULY 13TH!

2023 MB Leadership Retreat Registration

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Wielinga at travel@masonbandboosters.com.

We hope you are all having a great summer! Looking forward to a terrific season!

Ultimate Drill Book (UDB) - Optional

This year we again have the ability to allow students and families who like having access to the “Ultimate Drill Book” tool to purchase this individually for the season. This is not required, and is completely optional for families/students. This is the same drill tool that the directors and staff use, and allow students to hear and see their individual “dot” in the show as the drill moves with the music on their device. The cost is $10 plus tax, that covers the entire season. Families can purchase anytime between now and August 26th.

To Purchase UDB for your student:

Go to this link: https://www.ultimatedrillbook.com/product/william-mason-high-school-2023-individual-udbapp-license/
Add the subscription to your cart
Pay the fee ($10.30)
Download the "UDB" app from the App Store on your phone or Ipad (see UDB website for compatible devices)
Once per week on Wednesdays, Mr. Hinson will receive an email from UDB with students that have purchased. Students will then receive an email to their school email with the ensemble code that allows them to join the Mason UDB group.

If you'd like to learn more about UDB before purchasing, see this video from the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps about UDB: CLICK HERE

Tutorial for students on how to use UDB: CLICK HERE

Interested In Becoming A Student Rack Captain?

Calling all Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Marching Band members:

The Uniform Crew is now seeking students to serve as Rack Captains! Rack Captains are essential student leaders who assist the Uniform Crew to make sure each marcher is dressed correctly when in uniform and that uniforms are stored properly after every performance. Many Rack Captains also assist the U-Crew by helping with uniform fittings, teaching new marchers proper storage of uniform pieces, and many other tasks regarding marching band uniforms. If interested, please fill out the Rack Captain Application by Midnight on July 16, 2023. Email uniforms@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

Marching Band Next Steps - Registration Guide

Marching Band Registration Guide

This linked guide below is a comprehensive guide on all of the remaining steps required for both Marching Band and the Rose Parade Trip.

2023 Marching Band Registration Guide

Next Up

Past Due- $400 Student Experience Fee 1 to Mason Band Boosters
- Invoice was sent via email from: quickbooks@notification.intuit.com
August 1, Pay $575 Rose Trip Payment #4 via Bob Rogers Travel

Please contact medicalsecretary@masonbandboosters with any questions regarding medications or physicals. If you have any questions regarding fees, please email Mr. Sleppy at sleppyj@masonohioschools.com.