June 11, 2023 Band Notes

Upcoming Events  

Tuesday-Friday, June 20-23 

• Percussion/Guard Camp (Percussion and Guard students ONLY) 1-9pm; MHS
• Color Guard Dinner Break 4-6pm OFF CAMPUS each day!
• More details coming soon!

Thursday, June 29

• Orders for band camp T-shirts due by midnight.  Please see for details on how to order.

Saturday, July 1

• $400 Student Experience Fee 1 to Mason Band Boosters Due                                                 
  • Invoice to be sent via email from: quickbooks@notification.intuit.com

Monday, July 17

• Leadership Retreat 7am-12pm, Miami University (Please see below for details.)
• Start of Band Camp, MHS (Please see the Mason Band Calendar for the most current schedule.)
• More details coming soon!

Saturday, July 29

• Tag Day
• More details coming soon!

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

PARENT TO DO CHECKLIST FOR THIS WEEK.

1. Order Band Camp T-Shirt (Optional)
2. Purchase mostly black shoes, belt, and black socks to complete summer uniform. These items were not included in the consumable form but will be needed for the first home football game in August.
3. Consider purchasing knee pads for Summer Band camp to protect your student’s knees when they need to kneel on the blacktop/turf.
4. Brass families will need to purchase gloves. (There are some great tips/suggestions about this on our friends and family Facebook page.)

NEW INFORMATION

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.

LEADERSHIP TEAM-SAVE THE DATE! MONDAY, JULY 17TH 7AM-12PM

SAVE THE DATE! Monday, July 17th for Leadership Retreat at Miami University in Oxford, OH!  This will be a fun day of team building and leadership exercises for all of our wonderful leaders for the 2023 marching band and color guard.  We will be leaving at 7am in the morning from MHS and traveling by yellow bus to Miami University.  Activities will conclude around Noon and then we will have a picnic lunch in Peffer Park in Oxford (please plan to bring a packed lunch).  Please be on the lookout for more details and information as it approaches.  There will be a $30 fee for each student to attend which will be paid at the time of registration via Jotform.  Look for a detailed email next week complete with Jotform to complete waivers and submit payment.

REMINDERS

PLEASE JOIN OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY FACEBOOK PAGE!

If you have not already done so, we invite you to join our Friends and Family Facebook page. It is a private Facebook group where we we post helpful information and can answer any questions you may have regarding the band.  It is a great place for new parents to get the inside scoop from veteran parents and so much more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/862456090866419

COLOR GUARD & PERCUSSION CAMP

If you are in Color Guard or Percussion, please mark June 20-23 on your calendars from 1pm-9pm. More information will be coming soon.

BAND CAMP T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW!

Order your band camp t-shirts today!  To place your order and for more information please go to the Friday Threads website found HERE.  Orders must be placed by June 29, 2023 at Midnight. The T-shirts are optional for students but are useful on the rehearsal nights the band directors request the students to wear white T-shirts.

PHOTO CORPS VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED!

We would love to have more parents join our Photo Corps. If you are interested in sharing your talents, please email smugmug@masonbandboosters.com

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- (Please refer to Registration Guide for detailed instructions on how to complete the steps below.)

• Past Due, June 1 Rose Trip Payment #3 $575. Please submit payment to Bob Rogers (Refer to 2023 Marching Band Registration Guide for complete fee schedule and past due payments.
• July 1, Pay $400 Student Experience Fee 1 to Mason Band Boosters
  • Invoice to be sent via email from: quickbooks@notification.intuit.com

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.