March 30, 2025 Band Notes

Congratulations to the William Mason Winter Guard on placing first in Scholastic Open at MEPA Championships! This is the first time in school history that the guard has won Scholastic Open at MEPA Championships. Good luck next weekend at WGI Championships!

Spring Flower Sale Ends This Wednesday

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.

Order Here

Sale Ends: April 2nd at 11:59pm
Pickup/Delivery Date: Saturday, May 10, from 8:30am-1:00pm outside the Middle School Arena

Please contact flowersale@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

Recital Night

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

Recital Night Performance Dates:

Woodwinds: Monday, April 7, 2025
Brass and Percussion: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

*Full Schedule: CLICK HERE
*Student Directions: CLICK HERE

Soloists: If you are utilizing a Mason-provided accompanist, rehearsals with your accompanist will be THIS WEEK 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.

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

New Member Coffee Talk

New marching band parents (or returning parents who need help) are invited to attend our coffee talk on Wednesday, April 9, 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.

After Prom

Each year, Mason Band Boosters sponsors an area at Mason’s After Prom. The event this year is on Saturday, May 3.

This year’s theme is “Decades,” and our booth is the ‘70s, so our temporary Tattoo Parlor will be extra groovy this year!

As always, we need your help for this incredibly fun party! You can donate items for the booth here.

Look for volunteer signups in BoosterHub coming soon!

Marching Band Uniform Sizings

Tentative dates for sizing/taking measurements for Competition uniforms are as follows:

Freshmen: Saturday, April 12
Upperclassmen: April 15-17

Look for sign-ups soon.

Note that there will be two fittings (trying on the actual uniforms for any adjustments) later in the season - one for Classic uniforms, and one for Competition uniforms.

Look for Classic uniform fittings for Seniors in May, ahead of banner pictures. (Everyone else will be later.)

REMINDERS

Booster Executive Committee Elections

We will be voting to elect the next Booster Executive Committee at our Booster Meeting on April 23rd. We are pleased to announce that the following individuals are running for the listed positions.

Andy Weiss- President
Tabytha Lopez - Treasurer
Laura Minniear - Recording Secretary/VP of Communication
Carrie Upchurch - VP of Marketing
Kristen Robiglio - VP of Membership
Tiffany Williams - VP of Travel
Tyler Buckner - VP of Student Experience
Jennifer Rodway - VP of Fundraising

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

April Dine & Donate at Marion’s

Our next Dine & Donate will be at Marion’s on Wednesday, April 16, from 3-9pm.

Please print this flyer and bring it with you when you order.

2025 Senior Plans

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.

Next Booster Meeting

Our next General Band Booster Meeting will be on Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm in the Band Room.

Booster Executive Committee Elections will be held at this meeting

We hope to see you there!

2025 Marching Band Next Steps

Marching Band Registration Next Steps:

Due THIS TUESDAY, APRIL 1: MCS MB SCHOOL FEE 2 $400 | via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Registration Forms go live next Sunday, April 6.
New Member Coffee Talk: Wednesday, April 9.
Competition Uniform Sizings - tentative dates:

Freshmen: Saturday, April 12
Upperclassmen: April 15-17

PAST DUE:

2025 MARCHING BAND COMMITMENT & FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
Band School Fee #1, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools

Other Marching Band Documents:

New Member Meeting Slides 2025 & 2-10-2024 Booster Meeting Slides - includes full season calendar draft
New Member Meeting Handout 2025
Marching Band Summer Dates 2025 - One Pager
Marching Band Summer Dates 2025 - Packet
3-19-2025 Booster Meeting Slides

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”

School fees are available in PaySchools Central. You will find the fees under Performing Arts. Scroll to the bottom of that section and look for the ones that start with "NEXT SEASON". All three school fees are live and payable, with the due date for each listed in the name.

Competitive Winter Guard (CWG)

WGI World Championships Itinerary
- Event Website
Fee Schedule:
- Past Due:
  - Fee 1: $400.00 | via PaySchools or check to Mason City Schools
  - Fee 2: $600.00 | via PaySchools or check to Mason City Schools
  - Fee 3: $600.00 | via PaySchools or check to Mason City Schools
- Note: For all payments made by check - please include the student’s name, student ID, and purpose (e.g., CWG Fee 3) on the memo line
Parent Remind: Text @cwgpa to 81010
CWG Season Resources:

Winter Guard Performance Ensemble (WGPE)

Season Fee: See here for the Financial Info Document. The WGPE Fee of $250 is Past Due. You may turn in a check made out to Mason City Schools at rehearsal or pay electronically on PaySchools Central.
- If paying by check, please include your student’s name and student ID on the memo line of the check.
WGPE Member Remind: Students! Please join the Group Remind to receive important rehearsal updates if you have not already.
- Text @wgpe25 to 81010.
Mason Color Guard Spirit Wear: Available for purchase at Friday Threads
WGPE Season Calendar

MHS Winter Percussion Information

See the attached schedule from Mr. Scharf for more information: 2025 WINTER PERCUSSION SCHEDULE. These dates are also now on the Band Website calendar. Email Mr. Scharf with any questions: scharfj@masonohioschools.com