Mason Middle School
Band Update
Week of 8/24/2025
Click Below on your class to see the
update for your band class:
7th Grade Percussion (Bells 2/3)
7th Grade Woodwinds (Bell 2/3/6)
7th Grade Brass/Percussion
Hello MMS Band families!
We’ve had a great first week of school and are excited to keep getting to know each other!
INSTRUMENTS/REQUIRED MATERIALS
Required Materials for each instrument are available HERE. A hard copy of this information was also handed out to students. We will be checking for required materials in class on Wednesday, August 27th to help students that still need to get materials. This will be for a grade.
You can set up a rental through Buddy Rogers HERE, or let us know if you have questions. Students will use a band book that will be individually checked out to them for the year, and have access to this material through their Smart Music subscription at home.
CONCERT DATES INFORMATION
Students will receive a green paper this week with all of their concert information for the year. Please be sure to look over these dates, particularly the concert dates on the list that are required part of the band class grade. There are also many optional events throughout the year that many of our band students choose to participate in as well. Please see below for the paper that was handed out to students this week with more information: Seventh Grade Concert Information - CLICK HERE Be sure you are looking at your Bell’s schedule.
SCHOOL OWNED/RENTED INSTRUMENTS
School owned instruments are available for Double Reeds, Low Reeds, Horns, Euphoniums, and Tubas to rent through MMS (rather than a music store). There are several options for these students. CLICK HERE for more information.
SCHEDULE - Brass/Percussion Students
Seventh Grade Band Class is on a "Day 1/Day 2" schedule that alternates every day regardless of the weekend or any days off school. On Day 1 your student will have BAND, since your student is a Brass or Percussion student. On Day 2 your student will have PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GYM).
Monday August 25 | Tuesday August 26 | Wednesday August 27 | Thursday August 28 | Friday August 29 |
Day 1 - BAND (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 1 - GYM (Woodwinds) | Day 2 - GYM (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 2 - BAND (Woodwinds) | Day 1 - BAND (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 1 - GYM (Woodwinds) | Day 2 - GYM (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 2 - BAND (Woodwinds) | Day 1 - BAND (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 1 - GYM (Woodwinds) |
SMARTMUSIC
If you have received an email from SmartMusic about renewing your subscription you do NOT need to renew. Students will receive a new subscription through the school district that will be provided during the first few classes. Students will be utilizing the newest version of Smart Music that is compatible with Chromebooks and all web-based tablets/computers!
Percussion students will not be using Smartmusic this year. Instead, students will receive a pair of high-quality ear plugs.
PERCUSSION AFTER-SCHOOL SECTIONALS
After school sectionals for all 7th grade percussion students begin THIS week! Sectionals are immediately after school from 2:45-3:30p in the MMS Band Room on Tuesday and Wednesday. Students need only attend ONE day - it will be the same lesson both days. You can view the full list of dates HERE.
FALL MUM SALE
It’s time for our annual Fall Mum Sale!
The order form is open now through August 31. This fundraiser benefits the entire Mason Bands program. Pickup will be the morning of Saturday, October 4 outside the Performing Arts entrance at the Mason Middle School.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to flowersale@masonbandboosters.com.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to a great first full week!
Mr. Green, Mr. Reese, Ms. Icaza
Band Directors
Mason Middle School
7th Grade Woodwinds
Hello MMS Band families!
We’ve had a great first week of school and are excited to keep getting to know each other!
INSTRUMENTS/REQUIRED MATERIALS
Required Materials for each instrument are available HERE. A hard copy of this information was also handed out to students. We will be checking for required materials in class on Wednesday, August 27th to help students that still need to get materials. This will be for a grade.
You can set up a rental through Buddy Rogers HERE, or let us know if you have questions. Students will use a band book that will be individually checked out to them for the year, and have access to this material through their Smart Music subscription at home.
CONCERT DATES INFORMATION
Students will receive a green paper this week with all of their concert information for the year. Please be sure to look over these dates, particularly the concert dates on the list that are required part of the band class grade. There are also many optional events throughout the year that many of our band students choose to participate in as well. Please see below for the paper that was handed out to students this week with more information: Seventh Grade Concert Information - CLICK HERE Be sure you are looking at your Bell’s schedule.
SCHOOL OWNED/RENTED INSTRUMENTS
School owned instruments are available for Double Reeds, Low Reeds, Horns, Euphoniums, and Tubas to rent through MMS (rather than a music store). There are several options for these students. CLICK HERE for more information.
SCHEDULE - Woodwind/Trombone Students
Seventh Grade Band Class is on a "Day 1/Day 2" schedule that alternates every day regardless of the weekend or any days off school. On Day 1 your student will have PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GYM), since your student is a woodwind student. On Day 2 your student will have BAND.
Monday August 25 | Tuesday August 26 | Wednesday August 27 | Thursday August 28 | Friday August 29 |
Day 1 - BAND (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 1 - GYM (Woodwinds) | Day 2 - GYM (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 2 - BAND (Woodwinds) | Day 1 - BAND (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 1 - GYM (Woodwinds) | Day 2 - GYM (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 2 - BAND (Woodwinds) | Day 1 - BAND (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion) Day 1 - GYM (Woodwinds) |
SMARTMUSIC
If you have received an email from SmartMusic about renewing your subscription you do NOT need to renew. Students will receive a new subscription through the school district that will be provided during the first few classes. Students will be utilizing the newest version of Smart Music that is compatible with Chromebooks and all web-based tablets/computers!
FALL MUM SALE
It’s time for our annual Fall Mum Sale!
The order form is open now through August 31. This fundraiser benefits the entire Mason Bands program.
Pickup will be the morning of Saturday, October 4 outside the Performing Arts entrance at the Mason Middle School.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to flowersale@masonbandboosters.com.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to our first full week!
Ms. Icaza, Mr. Reese, Mr Green
Band Directors
Mason Middle School
MMS Concert Band
Hello MMS Band families!
We’ve had a great first week of school and are excited to keep getting to know each other!
INSTRUMENTS/REQUIRED MATERIALS
Required Materials for each instrument are available HERE. This information will also be passed out on the first day of school. We will be checking for required materials in class on Wednesday, August 27th to help any students that still need to get materials.
You can set up a rental through Buddy Rogers HERE, or let us know if you have questions. Students will use a band book that will be individually checked out to them for the year, and have access to this material through their Smart Music subscription at home.
8th Grade Trumpet Mouthpiece Update Time!
As our students enter 8th Grade it is time for a mouthpiece update! As indicated above in the Required Materials link, ALL 8th Grade Trumpets are required to update to a “Genuine” Bach 3C mouthpiece. Here is a link where you can purchase the mouthpiece to be delivered to us at school: Order Mouthpiece
If you have questions or need help, please contact Mr. Green at greenj@masonohioschools.com.
SCHEDULE - 8th Grade Bands
Eighth Grade Band is every day so students will need to have their instrument every day. It is not on a Day 1/Day 2 rotation like Seventh Grade Band was last year. We will see you on Friday for our first day and then we will see you every day for class during the week of August 18th. Our Eighth grade students always love not having to keep track of Day 1/Day 2 anymore! Also, you might just see one MMS Band Director listed as your student’s teacher, but in 8th Grade Band students work closely with all three of the MMS Band Directors.
SMARTMUSIC
If you have received an email from SmartMusic about renewing your subscription you do NOT need to renew. Students will receive a new subscription through the school district that will be provided during the first few weeks of school, similar to last school year.
SCHOOL OWNED/RENTED INSTRUMENTS
Specific additional information for Oboes, Bassoons, Bass Clarinet, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone, French Horns, Baritones and Tubas will be sent home during our first few days of class. The school-owned rental procedures will work similarly to seventh grade band. There are several options for these students. CLICK HERE for more information.
JR. CINCINNATI YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE
Auditions for Jr. CYWE will take place September 7–8. Information, audition excerpts, and audition sign-ups can be found at this link:
https://ccm.uc.edu/arts4all/prep/music/jr-cincinnati-youth-wind-ensemble.html
This ensemble is a year-round honor band that meets once a week on the University of Cincinnati campus. Please note there is a fee to participate each semester, but scholarships are available. Let the MMS Band Directors know if you have any questions!
FALL MUM SALE
It’s time for our annual Fall Mum Sale!
The order form is open now through August 31. This fundraiser benefits the entire Mason Bands program.
Pickup will be the morning of Saturday, October 4 outside the Performing Arts entrance at the Mason Middle School.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to flowersale@masonbandboosters.com.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Mr. Reese, Mr. Green, Ms Icaza
Band Directors
Mason Middle School
MMS Symphonic Winds
Hello MMS Band families!
We’ve had a great first week of school and are excited to keep getting to know each other!
INSTRUMENTS/REQUIRED MATERIALS
Required Materials for each instrument are available HERE. This information will also be passed out on the first day of school. We will be checking for required materials in class on Wednesday, August 27th to help any students that still need to get materials.
You can set up a rental through Buddy Rogers HERE, or let us know if you have questions. Students will use a band book that will be individually checked out to them for the year, and have access to this material through their Smart Music subscription at home.
8th Grade Trumpet Mouthpiece Update Time!
As our students enter 8th Grade it is time for a mouthpiece update! As indicated above in the Required Materials link, ALL 8th Grade Trumpets are required to update to a “Genuine” Bach 3C mouthpiece. Here is a link where you can purchase the mouthpiece to be delivered to us at school: Order Mouthpiece
If you have questions or need help, please contact Mr. Green at greenj@masonohioschools.com.
SCHEDULE - 8th Grade Bands
Eighth Grade Band is every day so students will need to have their instrument every day. It is not on a Day 1/Day 2 rotation like Seventh Grade Band was last year. We will see you on Friday for our first day and then we will see you every day for class during the week of August 18th. Our Eighth grade students always love not having to keep track of Day 1/Day 2 anymore! Also, you might just see one MMS Band Director listed as your student’s teacher, but in 8th Grade Band students work closely with all three of the MMS Band Directors.
AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL DATES
One of the requirements for Symphonic Winds is participation in our after school rehearsals once a month (and weekly in February). You can find the dates for these rehearsals HERE. Please plan ahead to avoid absences.
SMARTMUSIC
If you have received an email from SmartMusic about renewing your subscription you do NOT need to renew. Students will receive a new subscription through the school district that will be provided during the first few weeks of school, similar to last school year.
JR. CINCINNATI YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE
Auditions for Jr. CYWE will take place September 7–8. Information, audition excerpts, and audition sign-ups can be found at this link:
https://ccm.uc.edu/arts4all/prep/music/jr-cincinnati-youth-wind-ensemble.html
This ensemble is a year-round honor band that meets once a week on the University of Cincinnati campus. Please note there is a fee to participate each semester, but scholarships are available. Let the MMS Band Directors know if you have any questions!
FALL MUM SALE
It’s time for our annual Fall Mum Sale!
The order form is open now through August 31. This fundraiser benefits the entire Mason Bands program.
Pickup will be the morning of Saturday, October 4 outside the Performing Arts entrance at the Mason Middle School.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to flowersale@masonbandboosters.com.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Mr. Reese, Mr. Green, Ms Icaza
Band Directors
Mason Middle School