May 3, 2026 Band Notes

Mini Band Camp will be taking place May 26-29. This is for all incoming Freshman through rising Seniors who will be in the Marching Band for the 2026 Season.

Schedule

Monday, May 25, Memorial Day Parade (For current 9th-12th grade band members only)

More details coming soon!

Tuesday May 26-29

Detailed schedule coming soon!

Band Camp Donations

Marching is hard work and to keep our band students energized and hydrated during their upcoming Mini Camp & Band Camp events, our awesome band families have helped out each year with their annual snacks/refreshments donation drive in May.

We've made it super easy! Instead of running to the store and then delivering bulky items to school, you can simply click the link below to order directly. All donations will be shipped straight to us! Donation Link is Now Live: Order Donations Here

Ordering Tips:

For the best experience, order from a computer, not a mobile device.
If an item is "Unavailable," do not substitute it - we’ve chosen specific items for a reason.
Avoid selecting "Subscribe & Save" to prevent recurring deliveries.
Avoid selecting “This item is a gift” - no need for custom messages/gift bags.
Prior to hitting the “Place Your Order” button, ensure “Mason Band Boosters - Mason, OH” address is selected.

Thank you for supporting our hardworking students—we couldn’t do it without you!

Winter Percussion Concert This Saturday

Our High School percussion students have been working hard this semester to prepare a great concert for this Saturday, May 9th, at 2pm. Come watch this fun performance!

Please report to the MHS auditorium at your scheduled time. Each ensemble will have a short rehearsal: REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE

2:00pm - Concert begins
~3:30pm - approximate end time

It is recommended to pack a lunch since many of the students will remain at school until the completion of the concert.

Concert Attire

At this concert students will be required to wear all black. Below is a list of approved and not approved items.

Approved attire:

Black dress shirt
Long sleeve black shirt (no print/logos)
Fitted black t-shirt (no print/logos)
Black dress pants
Black jeans (these must be solid black and not faded, torn, etc)
Black dress shoes
Black tennis shoes (this means all black)
Black dress/skirt (with black tights for those that do not go down to ankles)

NOT approved attire:

Black shirt with text/logos
Faded jeans
Tennis shoes with soles or logos that are not black
Athletic shorts or shorts of any kind

If you have any questions about report times or attire, please email Mr. Cato, mhspercussion@masonohioschools.com

Beautiful Music from Our Concert Bands

Congratulations to all our concert band students on their fantastic performances to cap off a wonderful year! Special congratulations to our two Concerto Competition Performers, Jack Weiss and Kaitlyn Liu as well! Congratulations as well to Caleb Nicholls for receiving the Louis Armstrong Jazz award and Koby Carson for receiving the John Phillip Sousa Award.

It was a special occasion for our seniors in particular, as we celebrated their final concert band performance at Mason High School. We hope music continues to be part of their lives, whatever they do next.

Digital Program

Program for Both Concerts

Concert Videos

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

*These are the directors’ videos. Professionally mastered recordings will be available soon once they are finished being mastered/edited at: CLICK HERE

REMINDERS

Mental Health Awareness Month

The Mason Band is proud to partner with the Jake Langbein Memorial Fund to continue promoting mental health education and training for both students and staff. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s also a time to remember and celebrate Jake Langbein. In honor of Jake and his legacy of being forever 22, the Langbein family invites everyone to donate $22 to support mental health awareness. To learn how you can donate, visit: Jacob Langbein Memorial Fund. Please help us spread the word to alumni, friends, and family. A heartfelt thank you to the Langbein family for their ongoing dedication to making a lasting, positive impact in our program and community.

Cont;nue - Jacob Langbein Foundation Shirt

The Langbein family is beyond honored that Keegan Synan and Daniel Goldcamp, seniors at Mason Mason City Schools, have chosen the Jacob Langbein memorial fund as the group to support and raise funds for as part of their capstone project for the Hope Squad! The Jacob Langbein memorial was created after Jake died by suicide in May 2021. The memorial is partnered with the Mason Bands to provide mental health training to students, staff and chaperones as well as scholarships to students in the Marching Band because marching band helped Jake thru some tough times in high school. We'd love for you to purchase a shirt, talk about Jake when you wear it and help raise awareness for mental health and suicide awareness.

https://cap-tivatingcreations513.com/products/jacob-langbein-memorial-fund-t-shirt

Student Care Team - Volunteer!

🎶 Join the Band—Be a Hero Behind the Scenes! 🎶

Are you passionate about supporting students and love being part of something exciting? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become Chaperones & Band Aids — the heart and soul of our Student Care Team!

Whether you're a returning member or brand new, we’d love to have you join us! This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while sharing in the unforgettable experiences that come with being part of our band family.

Ready to learn more? Visit our Chaperone & Band Aid Info Page for all the details on how to get involved and what the roles include.

First Two Steps:

Everyone—new and returning—should fill out the Band Aid Interest Form to get started!
Mark calendars for Student Care training at 7pm on Tuesday May 19 in MHS Small Commons (please enter via Music Wing doors).

Step up, show up, and be part of something amazing… The band can’t do it without you!

MB 2026 BR/WW New Member Marching Clinics

To help prepare for Mini Camp in May, there are five clinics to help our new members learn the basics of marching and movement. We will learn physical warm ups, stretches, strength exercises, and marching techniques. This will help them as they transition into the first Full Band experience at Mini Camp. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions if possible!

MB 2026 BR/WW NEW MEMBER MARCHING CLINIC - Info Doc

MB 2026 BR/WW Veteran Movement Clinics

These three movement clinics are designed to brush off the cobwebs, reconnect with your section, and get moving before our first full band rehearsals at Mini Camp. There will be a combination of reviewing old things and learning new movement skills! This is for Brass/Woodwind students who have previously participated in marching band.

MB 2026 BR/WW Veteran Movement Clinics - Info Doc

Medication Drop Offs for Mini-Band Camp

Medications for Mini Camp will occur on the following dates.

COMING SOON–Please sign up via BoosterHub for a time slot. It will appear that you are signing up for a volunteer spot, but it is to drop off medications.

Monday May 18th 6:30-7:00 pm at Veteran’s Marching Clinic, near Band Room

Tuesday May 19th, 6:30-7:00 pm at New Member Marching Clinic, near Aux Gym MMS

Tuesday May 26th, first hour of Mini Band Camp, site TBD

Please make sure you have a DMS signed and on file with us for each medication you plan to drop off. We ask that you only drop off what we will need for the 4 days of Mini-Band Camp.

ALL medication will be returned to ALL band members on Friday May 29th at the Activities Fair. Any medications not picked up at that time will be destroyed. Any questions, please contact Medical Secretary, Sally McDonald at medicalsecretary@masonbandboosters.com.

Senior Banner Photos and Senior Products

Class of 2027, it’s time to schedule your senior banner portrait appointment! Every year, we celebrate all our seniors with banners on the stadium fence all season. This year’s portraits will start right after the first session of Mini Band Camp, Tuesday, May 26.

(For some students, now is a good time to decide if you want to let your hair revert to its natural color or if you are going for a statement look. You can look amazing either way, but let it be a deliberate choice with no regrets.)

Some kids want to get photos done ASAP and go home, and others may want to run home quickly to freshen up. If the timing of the appointment is important to you, schedule now.

Scheduling deadline is May 19.

https://form.jotform.com/Masonbands/2026-marching-band-senior-banners

2026 Marching Band Registration Forms Are Live

The Marching Band 2026 Registration Guide is now live! Please complete and submit all necessary forms by May 1. Note: This includes the consumables order form, which requires payment (amount varies by items ordered).

The Registration Guide has detailed information about each step in the process. We will also be answering questions at the Coffee Talk this week and at General Booster Booster Meeting in two weeks.

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
Marching Band School Fee #2, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
Consumables Form and Payment

FINAL FORMS

Fill out all forms - be sure to switch to 2026-2027
Upload a current physical - blank physical form

Note: The 2026-2027 form is not yet available from OHSAA - the 2025-2026 form is still valid

Complete Student Care Forms

Accept BoosterHub Invite (new families)

Other Marching Band Documents:

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.

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.

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.

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.