June 25, 2023 Band Notes

Upcoming Events  

Thursday, June 29

• Orders for band camp T-shirts Due by Midnight, Please see below for details on how to order.

Saturday, July 1

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

Thursday, July 13

• MB Leadership Camp Registration Due by Midnight, (MB Student leaders only; Please see below for details.)

Monday, July 17

• MB Leadership Retreat, buses depart for Miami University at 7am (Please see below for complete details and to register.) - Leadership Only

Tuesday, July 18

• Start of Band Camp, MHS- All
• More details coming soon!  Most current Band Camp dates and times found below.

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) Orders must be placed by This Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Midnight. Please see details below.
2. Pay $400 Student Experience Fee 1 to Mason Band Boosters; Due This Saturday, July 1st.                                           Invoice was sent via email from: quickbooks@notification.intuit.com
3. Register student leaders for Leadership Camp by Midnight, Thursday, July 13th

NEW INFORMATION

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: Thursday, July 20, 7-9pm 
• Band Camp Week 2 
  • Rehearsal: July 24-28, 9am-5pm
  • Booster Meeting:  Tuesday, July 25, 5:30pm
  • History Night: Thursday, July 27, 7-10pm
  • Skit Night: 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

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: 

1. Go to this link: https://www.ultimatedrillbook.com/product/william-mason-high-school-2023-individual-udbapp-license/
2. Add the subscription to your cart 
3. Pay the fee ($10.30) 
4. Download the "UDB" app from the App Store on your phone or Ipad (see UDB website for compatible devices) 
5. 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

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:  

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.

1. MCS Permission/Waiver - Sign and Upload - Only ONE Parent Signature required.
2. 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.
3. 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!

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.

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 this Thursday, 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.

MARCHING BAND NEXT STEPS

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

• This Saturday, July 1, Pay $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.