Band Notes June 12, 2022

CLICK HERE for a brief update from Mr. Jackson and Mr. Rex. This email contains information you will need for this summer. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

MARCHING WOODWIND UPDATE (6/5/22)

CLICK HERE for Mr. Hinson’s update from June 5th to all marching band woodwinds. This email contains information/reminders you will need for this summer. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions: Hinsonz@masonohioschools.com

SMUG MUG PHOTOS - CHECK THEM OUT!

Photos for the 2022-23 Marching Band Season are available for you to view/download for free from our SmugMug Site here. If you need the password, send an email to smugmug@masonbandboosters.com

This password is intended for Mason band families and staff. It is not for public distribution. Please include your child's name, student ID, and marching band section in your request.

COLOR GUARD & PERCUSSION CAMP

If you are in Color Guard or Percussion, please mark June 20-24 on your calendars from 1pm-9pm. More information will be coming soon.

MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION NEXT STEPS

STUDENT EXPERIENCE FEE #1 DUE JULY 1ST!

Important Upcoming Dates for Marching Band Registration:

Past Due:

Physicals must be current in Final Forms for Band Camp in July

Physicals are considered ‘current’ 13 months post exam date. This allows 1 month extra given many insurances require 12 months minimum between appointments
If your student had a physical in the last year, you can download the form from Final Forms and have their doctor fill it out based on their prior appointment.
New appointments will be needed for anyone who hasn’t had a physical in the last year. If you need to schedule quickly, many local clinics such as Dayton Children's Express Mason and CVS Minute Clinic offer same day appointments.

Past Due:

Complete Dispensing Medication at School Forms for Central OTC and any other OTC or Rx medications needed for Band Camps & Rehearsals
Upload DMS Forms (HERE)

Past Due:

Consumable fee payment due. Pay HERE

July 1:

1st $350 experience fee payment of $350 due. Pay HERE

Due Aug 1:

2nd $350 experience fee payment of $350 due. Pay HERE

Due Sept 1:

3rd $250 school fee payment due EZ Pay

Thank you to everyone who paid the first experience fee! Next up, due 8/1 is Student Experience Fee #2.

Just a reminder if you selected to pay by check for consumables or student experience fee #1(Past Due) and haven’t yet submitted it, you need to MAIL IT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Mason Band Boosters

Attn: Assistant Treasurer

P.O. Box 310

Mason, OH 45040

We DO NOT have access to the dropbox over summer vacation, so please do not drop your check there if you are in the building!! You may begin to use the dropbox again beginning 7/18. Please Note: If you have already dropped in the dropbox and do not see the payment applied in your charms account, please email Janice Anello at treasurer-asst@masonbandboosters.com to let her know it is in there.

We know there is a lot to remember, but as long as you keep checking Band Notes, you will not miss a deadline! Thank you everyone for your cooperation!

WIND SYMPHONY CHICAGO TRIP INFORMATION

Thank you to those who attended the Wind Symphony Midwest Conference Performance Travel/Information Zoom meeting. If you were unable to attend the meeting, you can find the link to the slides here. Please refer to all communication from the directors in regards to the rehearsal schedule for the trip, information on summer assignments, and other important information.