November 23, 2025 Band Notes

Order poinsettias from our winter flower sale by Sunday, November 30.
Optional: Order a BOA Grand Nationals Finalist shirt by Sunday, November 30. (not associated with Mason Bands)
Sign up to help wash uniforms on Booster Hub by Monday, December 1.
Optional: Order a Memory Book by Tuesday, December 2.
Complete your custom pages in your MB Memory book (if you purchased that option) by Wednesday, December 3.

NEW INFORMATION

Awards Night

Please join us on Tuesday, December 2, at 6:30pm for this year’s Marching Band Awards Night. This will be a fun evening to celebrate each band member's achievements throughout the marching band season and to reminisce on all of the amazing moments we have all shared together. You won’t want to miss it! The event will take place in the High School Auditorium and Large Commons.

More details to come in next week’s Band Needs.

Volunteers & Donations Needed: We are in need of volunteers to help with setting up, serving cookies, and cleaning up before and after our awards ceremony. We would also appreciate donations of cookies and water. Volunteer and donation sign-ups are live in BoosterHub. Donations can be dropped off prior to the start of the program from 5:00-6:15pm in the Large Commons. Please contact Laura Minniear at secretary@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

Got meds?: Medications may be picked up 6:00-6:25pm before the ceremony in the large commons. You should receive an email before the event if your student has leftover medication. Don’t forget to check your junk/spam folders. If your student will be traveling for Winter Guard we can retain medications for your convenience. Empty bottles/packages will not be returned. Review the Mason Band Medication Policy for more details. Contact medicalsecretary@masonbandboosters.com with any questions or to schedule an alternate pick-up.

Spirit Table: There will be a spirit table to purchase items left from the season. You will also find any hallway posters not already picked up.

Photo Table: Pick up your group photos you ordered earlier in the season. These include senior periodic tables, accordion books, section, and panoramic photos. If you are not able to make it to the award ceremony, please designate someone to pick up your items for you. The photo table will be inside the auditorium at the back from 6:00 to 6:25. Please enter the auditorium through the doors on the right to get in line. Have your pick up email ready so we can move the line as quickly as possible.

Uniform/shoe distribution: Students will need to pick up their band shoes and competition uniforms on awards night. Please pick up the paper bag with your name. If you/your student cannot pick the uniform/shoes up during awards night, they will be distributed at another time.

Concert Band Camp

All students in the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony will be participating in Concert Band Camp in order to prepare for the upcoming semester. The dates match the original dates published in August, but we have modified the times slightly to shorten Saturday’s rehearsal.

Detailed schedule coming soon.

Friday, December 5th, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday, December 6th 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

OMEA Honor Band - MHS Audition Times Info

-CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION TIMES AND INSTRUCTIONS

-Click here for PDFs of Audition Music and Scale Requirement reminders

Honor Band Auditions are on Saturday Dec 6th and times are now available in the PDF above from OMEA. Be sure to practice the music and scales so that you are ready for the audition. If you have any questions about the audition process, please read the PDF above and let a band director know if you have any questions.

OMEA HONOR BAND - MMS HELP SESSIONS

Signup PAST DUE

We are again looking for high school student helpers to assist the 7th and 8th grade band students with learning their Honor Band audition music. Help sessions will be: Monday 12/1, Tuesday 12/2, & Thursday 12/4 from 2:45-3:45pm.

Please complete the signup form by Thursday, Nov 20th: HELP SESSION SIGNUP FORM

Winter Band Concert Information

Our winter concerts for the William Mason High School Bands will take place on Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 10th in the Mason High School Auditorium. Each night will feature a few of our high school bands, and a few of our 8th grade bands.

ATTIRE
Attire info shared with MHS band students in August: CLICK HERE FOR ATTIRE

PROGRAM
Concert Program - CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM INFO
The program will be available in the lobby via QR Code as well.

MAP INFORMATION

ITINERARIES
The itineraries for each ensemble can be found below (and in your classes weekly learning plans):

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th
HS: Symphonic Band, Concert White, and Concert Silver/Green
MS: Concert Band

Times	MHS Concert Silver/Green
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter and report to the Auditorium.
545pm	Warm up in the auditorium with Mr. Hinson, then Mr. Jackson
630pm	Use the restroom, and put on bow ties
650pm	House Doors open for audience members
700pm	Concert Silver/Green performs
725pm	Move to the audience to watch Concert White
730pm	Concert White performs
755pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MHS Concert White
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter.
545pm	Students report to the band room for warm up in concert attire and get bow ties.
600pm	Warm up in the band room with Mr. Hinson (don't leave items in the band room)
645pm	Move to the auditorium to watch Concert Silver/Green
700pm	Concert Silver/Green performs
725pm	Move to the stage
730pm	Concert White performs
755pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MMS Concert Band
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter.
715pm	Students report to the Choir room for warm up in concert attire.
725pm	Warm up in the Orchestra room with Middle School Band Directors
800pm	Move to the auditorium to setup and perform once Concert White is done performing
810pm	MMS Concert Band Performs
825pm	Move to the audience to watch MHS Symphonic Band
830pm	MHS Symphonic Band performs
855pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MHS Symphonic Band
515pm	C13 Doors open for students to enter.
715pm	Students report to band room and warmup on your own
725pm	Warm up in the band room in concert attire with Mr. Jackson
805pm	Move to the auditorium to watch MMS Concert Band
810pm	MMS Concert Band Performs
825pm	Move to the stage to perform
830pm	MHS Symphonic Band performs
855pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th
HS: Wind Symphony and Concert Winds
MS: Symphonic Winds

Times	MHS Concert Winds
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter.
545pm	Students report to the band room for warm up in concert attire and get bow ties.
600pm	Warm up in the band room with Mr. Hinson (don't leave items in the band room)
645pm	Move to the auditorium to watch MMS Symphonic Winds
700pm	MMS Symphonic Winds Performs
720pm	Move to the stage
725pm	Concert Winds performs
740pm	Move to the audience to watch MHS Wind Symphony
745pm	MHS Wind Symphony performs
820pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MMS Symphonic Winds
515pm	C13 doors open for students to enter.
545pm	Students report to the Choir room in concert attire, to leave cases/coats.
600pm	Warm up on the Auditoirum stage with Middle School Band Directors
645pm	House Opens for audience members to enter
700pm	MMS Symphonic Winds Performs
720pm	Move to the audience to watch MHS Concert Winds/MHS Wind Symphony
725pm	MHS Concert Winds performs
745pm	MHS Wind Symphony performs
820pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Times	MHS Wind Symphony
515pm	C13 Doors open for students to enter.
700pm	Students report to band room and warmup on your own
705pm	Warm up in the band room in concert attire with Mr. Jackson
740pm	Move to the stage to perform
745pm	MHS Wind Symphony performs
820pm	Return equipment to the band room/dismissed

Congratulations To Our Competitive Winter Guard Members!

Congratulations to everyone selected for the 2026 Mason Scholastic Open Guard! Have a great season!

Parent Volunteers Needed to Wash Uniforms

We are looking for parent volunteers to help wash our classic band uniforms. This is a great way to show your appreciation for our Uniform Crew, who have collectively put in over 1000 hours of volunteer time this season! Please sign up in Booster Hub to take home a rack of uniforms to wash. There are 13 racks of 13-14 uniforms per rack. Pick up times are available before and after awards on December 2. Drop off of washed uniforms will be held on December 8 from 5-7 pm. All washing instructions will be provided to volunteers. Thank you for your help wrapping up a fantastic season! If you have any questions, please email uniforms@masonbandboosters.com.

PEP BAND INFORMATION

We are excited to get our Pep Band season started! Pep band is a great way to play some fun music with your friends, while supporting our school and community.

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE, BAND LISTS, AND MORE INFO!

This year, each member of Concert Winds, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony will again be responsible for three basketball games as part of their grade for the Spring Semester.

For all students in Concert White, Silver and Green pep band is not required but students are welcome and encouraged to attend if they want to visit with their friends and perform to support our school and community!

REMINDERS

Poinsettia Sale

It’s time for our annual Mason Bands Poinsettia Sale! Place your order here between now and November 30th. The proceeds of this sale benefit all band students in grades 6-12.

We have poinsettias available in red, pink, or white this year, in two different sizes::

4.5-inch poinsettias - $10
6.5-inch poinsettias - $15

We also have $25 Natorp’s gift cards available.

In addition, save time by purchasing an end of semester teacher/staff gift (poinsettia and/or Natorp’s gift card ) that will be delivered directly to the teacher or staff member’s desk. Multiple options are available. This is available for any Mason City Schools Employee and will be delivered to their desk between December 10-12th.

Poinsettia pick-up will be Saturday, December 13th at the Mason Intermediate School building.

Please reach out to flowersale@masonbandboosters.com with any questions.

BOA Finalist Shirts

Grand Nationals Finalist T-shirt and hoodie are available to order from BOA on their website. These will have the names of the bands from Finals on the back. They are shipped to you. Order by November 30.

Note: These are available directly from Music for All / Bands of America and are not in any way affiliated with Mason Bands.

You can still order the standard Memory Book by December 2!

Every year, the Photo Corps puts together a memory book to celebrate the season, covering band camps, rehearsals, games, competitions, and behind-the-scenes moments. This year’s memory book will be a soft cover book with approximately 70 pages, priced at $55.

If you were one of many who ordered a book with custom pages before the early order deadline in October, be sure you get your pages designed! The deadline for completing these pages is Wednesday, December 3. Books will be sent with pages As-Is, so make sure you leave your pages in a condition ready to be printed, in case you run into technical issues on the day of the deadline!

memory book