March 8, 2026 Band Notes

Come to the Concerto Competition this Monday, March 9 at 6pm in the Auditorium.
Eat at the Skyline on Bardes Road this Wednesday, March 11.
Take orders for the Nothing bundt Cake fundraiser.
Order spring flowers here.
Sign up to volunteer at After Prom and/or donate supplies.

NEW INFORMATION

2026 Wind Symphony Concerto Competition

This year’s Wind Symphony Concerto Competition will be held this Monday, March 9, at 6:00 PM in the MHS Auditorium.

Family, friends, and supporters are welcome to attend. For this competition, the participants will perform one movement of a concerto for their instrument. The winner will win the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Wind Symphony at the April Concert. The runner-up will perform a solo with piano accompaniment. See the performance schedule below.

Best of luck to all of our participants!

Performance Time	First Name	Last Name	Instrument	Grade	Piece
6:00 PM	Christopher	Todorov	Tuba	12	Tuba Concerto
6:15 PM	Kaitlyn	Liu	Flute	12	Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283, Mvt I
6:30 PM	Soham	Tarafder	Bassoon	11	Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Ensemble Eric
6:45 PM	Landon	Richey	Clarinet	11	Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Opus 73
7:00 PM	Liheng	Wang	Clarinet	10	Erwinn Fantasia for Clarinet
7:15 PM	Josh	Baxter	Horn	10	Horn Concerto, Op.91 (Movement 3)
7:30 PM	Lucian	Chang	Clarinet	10	Concertino in E-flat major, Op.26
7:45 PM	Jack	Weiss	Euphonium	12	Rondo
8:00 PM	Sab	Rajan	Oboe	10	Oboe Concerto In D Minor Alessandro Marcello
8:15 PM	Brooklyn	Porter	Bassoon	11	W.A. Mozart

An Amazing Day of Concert Band Talent!

Yesterday was filled with the sound of beautiful music during the Cincinnati Regional Concert Band Festival. The festival was a fun and educational opportunity for hundreds of students from the surrounding area. We are tremendously grateful for all of the clinicians who took time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge and love of music with our students. Attendees were also treated to a phenomenal performance from Capital University Symphonic Winds.

A huge thank you to Andy and Emmy Weiss for all their hard work coordinating the event! Huge thanks also to each of our area chairs - we couldn’t have done it without you! And as always, we are so thankful for all of the parent and student volunteers who gave their time or provided donations for our bake sale and hospitality area. Lastly, thanks to our band directors and school administration for continuing to allow our students to have incredible experiences like the Music Festival here in Mason.

Photos from the day can be found here. If you need the password to view the photos, it can be found on BoosterHub under Files.

Nothing bundt Cake Fundraiser Starts Tomorrow!

Get ready to sweeten up your week, our new Nothing Bundt Cake fundraiser officially kicks off tomorrow - Monday, March 9! Order forms and collection envelopes will be passed out in band classes. We’re challenging every student to sell at least 10 delicious bundtlets to help support our band. Start selling tomorrow and turn your order form and money in no later than Friday March 20th. Cakes will be ready for pick-up April 3rd and 4th. Prizes include JukeBox gift cards for many high sellers and the top seller takes home a 2026 King’s Island Gold Pass complete with an all-season premium drink plan! Let’s go!

Spring Flower Sale is Here!

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

Please contact flowersale@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

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.

Winter Guard Continues their Successful Season at MEPA Fairborn

Congratulations to the William Mason High School Winter Guard on earning First Place in Scholastic Open at MEPA Fairborn on Saturday! The team have had an outstanding season so far! They take their success into the WGI Avon Regional+ this coming weekend.

Spring Booster Meetings

We have two general booster meetings coming up - Wednesday, March 18 at 7pm in the Band Room, and Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm in the Small Commons.

Topics include:

Executive Committee Election (candidates presented in March, election in April)
Proposed Bylaws Updates (questions/discussion in March, vote in April)
Marching Band, including forms (in April)

REMINDERS

It’s Skyline Time - This Wednesday!

Our next Dine and Donate will be on Wednesday, March 11, from 11am-8pm at the Bardes Road Skyline.The band will get 10% of the sales during this time on all orders when the fundraiser flyer is shown.

Get Ready for Jazz Night!

You are cordially invited to join us on Thursday, March 19 in the Mason Middle School Auditorium for a night filled with Jazz Music. The High School Jazz Bands 1 & 2 plus the Middle School Lab & Select Jazz Bands will be performing beginning at 7pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Jazz Night Student Itinerary

Drum Major Interest Form and Clinics

Drum Major clinics start THIS Monday, March 9.

The auditions document below includes information about drum major responsibilities and eligibility requirements, as well as dates for clinics and auditions.

Clinics start on Monday, March 9, and auditions are the first full week of April.

Drum Major Interest Form 2026 (past due)

Drum Major Auditions Info Doc 2026

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

March 18: Marching Band Booster Meeting 7pm in the MHS Band Room
Due April 1: Marching Band School Fee #2, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools

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.

Jazz Band

Jazz Band Information: CLICK HERE

The link above has all the information about Jazz Band for this year!

Jazz Night Student Itinerary

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

WGI Avon Regional+ Itinerary
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