March 2, 2025 Band Notes

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 Sinclair Community College Wind Symphony.

A huge thank you to Andy and Emmy Weiss for all their hard work coordinating the event! 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.

2025 Wind Symphony Concerto Competition - New Information

This year’s Wind Symphony Concerto Competition will be held this Monday, March 3rd, 2025 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.

First Name	Last Name	Instrument	Time
Henry	Thomsen	Trombone	6:00 PM
Kieran	Rodway	Alto Saxophone	6:15 PM
Liheng	Wang	Bb Clarinet	6:30 PM
Nini	Harper	Piano	6:45 PM

Jazz 1 And Drumline To Perform During Taste Of Mason

Please join us this Tuesday, March 4th for the annual Taste of Mason. At the Taste of Mason you can sample a new dish, catch up with friends, and be mesmerized by incredible talent! Enjoy exciting offerings from many ethnic and independent Mason restaurants. Watch multicultural acts perform. Children can enjoy a global carnival hosted by MHS World Language Societies, and get their passports stamped while purchasing items at the Comet Zone with global currency from the Comet Savings & Loan. Don't miss this incredible cultural community event! More information is available here on the school website.

Mason Band Performance Times

Jazz Band 1: 5pm
Drumline: 6:20pm

REMINDERS

Student Volunteers for MI Instrument Fair

The 5th grade instrument fair is coming up this Saturday, March 8th, 9am-4pm at Mason Intermediate for students to try instruments before 6th grade band!

We are looking for some high school student volunteers to assist the directors in helping a bunch of excited 5th graders try instruments.

Sign up and more information here: CLICK HERE

Upcoming Booster Meetings - Save the Dates!

Our next two General Band Booster Meetings will be:

Wednesday, March 19 at 7pm in the Band Room
Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm in the Band Room

Booster Executive Committee Elections will be held at this meeting

We hope to see you there!

2025 Drum Major Interest Form

The 2024 Drum Majors and directors are beginning the process of organizing clinics and auditions to train and select the 2025 Drum Majors for the marching band! If you are interested in getting communications about clinics, help sessions, and the audition process from the current drum majors, please fill out this form below. Filling out the form does NOT mean you have to audition, it just makes sure you will get all the info from them.

Click Here: Drum Major Interest Form (25)

MHS RECITAL NIGHT INFORMATION

Mason Bands Recital Night is coming up in April! This event is a Solo and Ensemble style event where students can either perform a solo on their instrument with a pianist, or perform in a small ensemble of students. Recital Night is required for Wind Symphony members as part of their honor credit criteria. Participation is strongly encouraged for all other band members, as it is a great way to improve individual musical skills.

All recital night information can be found in this INFORMATIONAL SHEET.
Registration form here: RECITAL NIGHT REGISTRATION FORM.

REGISTRATION IS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 3

Recital Night Performance Dates:
Woodwinds: Monday, April 7, 2025
Brass and Percussion: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

2025 Marching Band Next Steps

Marching Band Registration Next Steps:

PAST DUE: 2025 MARCHING BAND COMMITMENT & FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
PAST DUE: Marching Band School Fee #1, $400 via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools
March 19th: Marching Band Booster Meeting 7pm in the MHS Band Room
Due APRIL 1: MCS MB SCHOOL FEE 2 $400 | via PaySchools Central or check to Mason City Schools

Other Marching Band Documents:

New Member Meeting Slides 2025 & 2-10-2024 Booster Meeting Slides - includes full season calendar draft
New Member Meeting Handout 2025
Marching Band Summer Dates 2025 - One Pager
Marching Band Summer Dates 2025 - Packet

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.

Competitive Winter Guard (CWG)

MEPA Fifth Third Arena Itinerary
Snack Donations: We will be providing snacks on competition days. If you would like to donate snacks, please sign up here!
Fee Schedule:
- Past Due:
  - Fee 1: $400.00 | via PaySchools or check to Mason City Schools
  - Fee 2: $600.00 | via PaySchools or check to Mason City Schools
  - Fee 3: $600.00 | via PaySchools or check to Mason City Schools
- Note: For all payments made by check - please include the student’s name, student ID, and purpose (e.g., CWG Fee 3) on the memo line
Parent Remind: Text @cwgpa to 81010
CWG Season Resources:

Winter Guard Performance Ensemble (WGPE)

Practice Flags: All members were sent home with a school-owned practice flag this week! Be sure to take care of the flag you were assigned. If it is returned damaged at the end of the season, you will be charged to replace all parts, so please keep inside and away from water or other elements.
Season Fee: See here for the Financial Info Document. The WGPE Fee of $250 is Past Due. You may turn in a check made out to Mason City Schools at rehearsal or pay electronically on PaySchools Central.
- If paying by check, please include your student’s name and student ID on the memo line of the check.
WGPE Member Remind: Students! Please join the Group Remind to receive important rehearsal updates if you have not already.
- Text @wgpe25 to 81010.
Mason Color Guard Spirit Wear: Available for purchase at Friday Threads
WGPE Season Calendar

MHS Winter Percussion Information

See the attached schedule from Mr. Scharf for more information: 2025 WINTER PERCUSSION SCHEDULE. These dates are also now on the Band Website calendar. Email Mr. Scharf with any questions: scharfj@masonohioschools.com

Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE

The link above has all the information about Jazz Band for this year! Jazz band begins in January after break. Jazz I and Jazz II are both underway. See above for schedules and more!

Members of Our Band Family Need Us

Thank you to those that donated so far. Fuz and the Burton family have greatly appreciated your support. February meal dates have now been opened up on Meal Train if you would like to sign up or send a DoorDash gift card. You are appreciated!

You can also still donate to the GoFundMe.