March 29, 2026 Band Notes

Drum Major Clinic: 2:45-4pm
Pit Orchestra Rehearsal: 2:45-5:30pm; MHS Band Room
Winter Percussion: 5-6:30pm; MHS
Nothing bundt Cake Pickup: 6-8pm; MHS Small Commons
- Please pick up this day if at all possible
CWG Rehearsal: 6-9pm; MMS Aux Gym & Arena

Friday, April 3

Pit Orchestra Sitzprob with Cast: 2:45-5:30pm; MHS Band Room
Nothing bundt Cake Pickup: 6-8pm; MHS Small Commons
CWG Rehearsal: 6-9pm; MMS Arena

Saturday, April 4

CWG Show Camp: 1-9pm; MMS Arena

On-campus dinner break: 4:30-5:30pm

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

Parent To Do Checklist For This Week

Order spring flowers here by TOMORROW March 30.
Pay MB 2026 School Fee 2 by this Wednesday, April 1.
Pick up Nothing bundt Cake orders this Thursday, April 2, 6-8pm (preferred) or Friday, April 3, 6-8pm.
1. Deliver cakes as soon as possible, as they require refrigeration.
Sign up to volunteer at After Prom and/or donate supplies.
Senior Families: Submit your plans for post-graduation - 2026 Senior Plans.

NEW INFORMATION

Nothing bundt Cakes Order Pickups

Here is everything you need to know about getting your delicious cakes:

Primary Pick-up: this Thursday, April 2nd, from 6 – 8 PM in the Small Commons at MHS.
Secondary Pick-up: If you can’t make it on Thursday, a backup pick-up window is available on Friday, April 3rd, from 6 – 8 PM in the Small Commons at MHS.
Handling: Please deliver cakes immediately after pick-up, as they require refrigeration.

Please make every effort to pick up your cakes on April 2nd due to refrigeration space.

Stay tuned for the winners!

For any questions, email fundraising@masonbandboosters.com.

MEPA Scholastic Open Champions!

Congratulations to the Mason Competitive Winter Guard for being named 2026 Mid East Performance Association Scholastic Open Champion this weekend!

The team caps off their competitive season at the WGI Championships April 9-11.

New Member Coffee Talk

New marching band parents (or returning parents who need help) are invited to attend our coffee talk on Wednesday, April 8, at 7pm in the MHS Staff Dinning Room.

We will go over registration and medical forms, and answer any questions about marching band and the upcoming season.

Beacon Physicals

Mason Bands sponsor Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is offering walk-in sports physicals on Saturday, May 30, from 8-11am for $20 at their Summit Woods location in Sharonville. (Note that this event is after Mini Band Camp.) Click here for the flyer.

All marching band students must have a current physical on file to participate. If your marcher’s physical expires after Mini Band Camp and before the end of the marching season, this is an easy way to complete that.

REMINDERS

Spring Concerts Are Coming Up Soon!

As a reminder, spring concerts are coming up in just a few weeks! Attire for students can be found in the info from earlier this Year: ATTIRE. Students will be provided with a bow tie upon arrival. This concert will feature our senior recognition as part of the performances. The itinerary can be found below:

Tuesday, April 28th: Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Winds
Wednesday, April 29th: Concert White and Concert Silver/Green

Itineraries for each band: CLICK HERE

Executive Committee Candidates

We will be voting to elect the next Booster Executive Committee at our Booster Meeting on April 21. We are pleased to announce that the following individuals are running for the listed positions.

Lauren Norfleet - President
Mike Deardorff - Treasurer
Jacquie Wray - Recording Secretary/VP of Communication
Carrie Upchurch - VP of Travel
Kristen Robiglio - VP of Membership (incumbent)
Preeti Sullivan - VP of Marketing
Tyler Buckner - VP of Student Experience (incumbent)
Jennifer Rodway - VP of Fundraising (incumbent)

To learn more about each candidate, please read the bios found HERE.

We are currently looking for volunteers to shadow the role of Medical Secretary for the upcoming 2026 Marching Band Season. Please contact Sally McDonald, our current Medical Secretary for more information at medicalsecretary@masonbandboosters.com.

Instrument Fair for Fifth Graders

The 5th grade instrument fair is coming up soon on Saturday, April 11th. This is the day that the 5th grade students get to try instruments before 6th grade band!

We are looking for some high school student volunteers to assist the directors in helping a bunch of excited 5th graders try instruments.

MHS Recital Night Information

Recital night is coming up very soon! We are looking forward to the performances.

Soloists: If you are utilizing a Mason-provided accompanist, rehearsals with your accompanist will be The Week of APRIL 6th in class or after school.

Please check this schedule for your rehearsals → CLICK HERE FOR REHEARSAL SCHEDULE. Please be on time for your rehearsals, as there are not any extra time slots available.

Recital Night Performance Dates:
Woodwinds: Monday, April 13, 2026
Brass and Percussion: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
*Full Schedule: CLICK HERE - Email any missing info in RED to Mr. Hinson
*Student Directions: CLICK HERE

You are welcome and encouraged to watch other students’ performances! Parents and welcome and encouraged to watch your student’s performance and clinic too.

It’s Time to Recognize Our Class of 2026!

Attention Seniors!! It’s time to celebrate YOU!! We would love for you to create a senior shoutout slide so our band family can celebrate you and your accomplishments! Please click here for instructions. Please submit as soon as possible.

Spring Flower Sale - ORDERS DUE!

It’s time to order spring flowers! Orders will be delivered in time for Mother’s Day.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to make your yard beautiful and to honor the special women in your life.

We once again have a variety of flowers, greens, and vegetables, plus hanging baskets and pots, along with options for teacher gifts and Natorp’s gift cards.

Order Here and help us promote this great way to help Mason Bands while bringing beauty to your yard!

Sale Ends: TOMORROW Monday, March 30
Pickup/Delivery Date: Saturday, May 2

Please contact flowersale@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

April Booster Meeting - Save the Date

Our next General Booster Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm in the Small Commons.

This will be an extremely important meeting!

Topics include:

Executive Committee Election
Vote on Proposed Bylaws Updates
Marching Band forms and information for the upcoming season

After Prom - Help Needed!

Each year, Mason Band Boosters sponsors a temporary tattoo parlor at Mason’s After Prom. After Prom provides a safe space for students to continue to enjoy prom night and is held at the high school. The event this year is on Saturday, April 18th.

After Prom's theme this year is “Island Adventure” and our area will be transformed into a Dinosaur Valley.

We need your help to make this incredibly fun party a success! Every year we have a long line at our temporary tattoo parlor, so every year we need to restock our tattoo selection. You can see the most popular tattoos and choose ones to donate off our Amazon Wishlist here.

We also need volunteers to help set up the space Friday night as well as to work the tattoo parlor during After Prom. While it's a late night it is so much fun and the students are all appreciative of the experience. Volunteer shifts are now posted in BoosterHub.

2026 Marching Band Next Steps

Marching Band Registration Next Steps:

PAST DUE:
- MB 2026 COMMITMENT FORM
- Marching Band School Fee #1, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Due April 1: Marching Band School Fee #2, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Registration forms available April 1
New Member Coffee Talk on Wednesday, April 8
General Booster Meeting on Tuesday, April 21

Other Marching Band Documents:

Fee Schedule:
Note: School fees are now live on PaySchools Central - be sure to scroll to the bottom of the Performing Arts Fees to the Band 26/27 fees (see below).

Fee 1 Due MARCH 1: MCS MB SCHOOL FEE 1 $400 | via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Fee 2 Due APRIL 1: MCS MB SCHOOL FEE 2 $400 | via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Fee 3 Due MAY 1: MB CONSUMABLE FEE* | via Quickbooks email invoice or check to Mason Band Boosters
Fee 4 Due JUNE 1: MCS MB SCHOOL FEE 3 $400 | via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Fee 5 Due AUG 1: MB STUDENT EXPERIENCE FEE 1 $400 | via Quickbooks email invoice or check to Mason Band Boosters
Fee 6 Due SEP 1: MB STUDENT EXPERIENCE FEE 2 $400 | via Quickbooks email invoice or check to Mason Band Boosters
Fee 7 Due OCT 1: MB STUDENT EXPERIENCE FEE 3** $400 | via Quickbooks email invoice or check to Mason Band Boosters

IMPORTANT: For all payments by check - please include the student’s name and student ID and the fee you are paying on the memo line of the check. Example: “Jane Doe 987654 Band Fee 1”

*The amount due for Consumable Fee varies by student. Families are required to complete the Consumable Fee Jot Form to select/pay for their consumable items by May 1. This fee range is between $200-$550 depending on the items you need. New students will be on the high end. Veteran students (who already have these items) will be on the lower end.

**The amount for MB Student Experience Fee 3 at $400 is currently tentative. This is our current best projection. This amount will be finalized as costs for our travel become finalized in the late spring and summer. A communication will be sent in the fall informing everyone of the finalized cost.

MHS Winter Percussion Information

Winter Percussion has begun! See info document below for the schedule, signup form and all details. All of these dates are also on the band calendar.

2026 WINTER PERCUSSION INFO DOCUMENT

Email Mr. Cato with any questions: mhspercussion@masonohioschools.com

Peer Mentoring Band Program

One of our band seniors, Koby Carson, is starting a peer mentoring program for band students. He will be matching up students who’d like help from an older student who plays their instrument.

CLICK HERE to watch a video with more information

CLICK HERE to sign up as a mentor or to get help from a mentor.

Competitive Winter Guard Information

CWG Parent Remind: Text @cwgp26 to 81010
Fees: PaySchools is live! Review the CWG Fees Overview for important deadlines and information on your two ways to pay.
- Fee 1 PAST DUE: $400.00 | via PaySchools or check
- Fee 2 PAST DUE: $600.00 | via PaySchools or check
- Fee 3 PAST DUE: $600.00 | via PaySchools or check
Previous Forms:
- CWG Competition Season Info Doc
- Medications:
  - Requirements for Student Medications
  - Upload signed DMS Form HERE.
- CWG Season Lookbook
- CWG Handbook
- CWG Absence Agreement Form
- CWG Conduct Agreement Form
- Final Forms Info Doc (two corresponding forms)
- WGI Performer Release Form (Minor)
- WGI Performer Release Form (18+)
- CWG Consumables Document
Season Calendar: CWG Season Calendar