Band Updates
Band Notes Jan 9, 2022
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 10
- Jazz I rehearsal 2:45-4:15 pm, HS band room
- D-13 Honor Band Reading Session for all 9-12 honor band members (Please see below for details)
Tuesday, January 11
- Wind Symphony Woodwind and Brass Sectional 2:45-4:15 pm, HS band room
- Competitive Winter Guard Rehearsal at MECC 6pm-9pm
- Pep Band A 7pm, MMS (Please see below for details)
- New Chaperone / Band Aid Training, 7pm (Zoom–Please see details below)
Wednesday, January 12
- Symphonic Band Woodwind Sectional 2:45-4:15 pm, HS band room
Thursday, January 13
- Chamber Winds 2:45-4:30 pm, HS band room
- Competitive Winter Guard Rehearsal at MECC 6pm-9pm
Friday, January 14
- D-13 Honor Band Rehearsal (Please see below for details)
Saturday, January 15
- Competitive Winter Guard Rehearsal at MECC 1pm-9pm
- D-13 Honor Band Rehearsal (Please see below for details)
Sunday, January 16
- HS Level Honor Band Concerts 4pm @MHS
- MS Level Honor Band Concerts 2pm @ MHS
Future planned events can be found on the updated band calendar: Mason Band Calendar
PEP BAND A IS THIS TUESDAY!
Pep band A performs this Tuesday night at 7pm. Arrive in the front of MMS, and enter through the front “Performing Arts” A-2 Doors. For this week, cases can be left in Room 618 (Band Room) at MMS. After leaving cases in the orchestra room, head to the Arena, and find the “pep band” section of seats in the corner.
For students that need to get equipment from MHS, the Music Wing door at MHS will also be unlocked from 6:30-7:00pm.
Please see the following link for everything you need to know about Pep Band. Pep Band Information
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: TUXEDO JACKET FITTINGS FOR WS & SB
In preparation for the upcoming travel concerts, we are fitting the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band students with tuxedo jackets for formal concert attire. We are looking for a few volunteers during the 4th & 5th bell classes this week. If you are interested, please email Marianne Bakos (bakosfamily6@gmail.com) for details about days & times.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: MMS AND 9TH GRADE HONOR BAND PIZZA LUNCHES
Mason Middle School and High School are the hosts of this year’s middle school and high school honor bands. As part of this, the Boosters will be serving lunch to our middle school and 9th grade bands. (10th-12th grade Honor Band Students will pack or be on their own for lunch).
We currently are in need of a few volunteers to help serve lunch to our District XIII Honor Band Students on Saturday, January 15th from about 11:30-1pm at MMS (Middle School Cafeteria) and MHS (Small Commons).
If you are able to help during this time on Saturday, please sign up below or email Shannon Wielinga at president@masonbandboosters.com:
The Boosters, Directors and students thank you in advance for your help!
BAND PLACEMENT AUDITIONS FOR 2022-2023
All band placement audition information can be found using this link.
JAZZ BAND 1 AND 2 SCHEDULES
The Jazz Band 1 and 2 schedules for 2022 can be found here. We are looking forward to a fun season! Please read all communication from Mr. Jackson for additional information.
UPCOMING REHEARSAL DATES AND TIMES FOR HONOR BAND
District 13 Honor Band: All Rehearsals at Mason High School
The below events are for students selected by audition only.
CHAPERONE / BAND AID TRAINING-TUESDAY 1/11/2022
We are hosting winter Chaperone/Band Aid Training this Tuesday, 1/11 at 7pm via Zoom. The Chaperone Training will begin at 7pm; Band Aid training will immediately follow. You do not need to attend this session if you currently serve as a chaperone and have already completed training this year (in spring/summer 2021). This training is for new chaperones preparing for Concert Band travel and Color Guard service and newly appointed chaperones becoming Band Aids. If you have any questions, you can email Mindy at Travel@masonbandboosters.com
Topic: Mason Bands. Chaperone Training
Time: Jan 11, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Zoom Link for Chaperone Training 1/11
Google Form To RSVP to Chaperone Training and Concert Band Travel
There will be separate chaperone/band aid travel briefings closer to departure for both the Concert Band Trips for all those traveling with the bands (experienced and newly trained chaperones).
–OMEA Symphonic Band/MMS Symphonic Winds Cleveland Chaperone/Band Aid Briefing: 1/31 at 7pm
–Wind Symphony Kansas City Chaperone/Band Aid Briefing: 2/13 at 7pm
WIND SYMPHONY KANSAS CITY TOUR UPDATE
SYMPHONIC BAND CLEVELAND OMEA TRIP UPDATE
Resources from the original Travel Meeting on Zoom:
1) PDF of Slides from the Meeting: CLICK HERE
2) Video of the Zoom Meeting: CLICK HERE
3) FAQ Document: CLICK HERE