Mason Middle School

Band Update

Week of 3/10/2024

Click Below on your class to see the

update for your band class:

7th Grade Brass (Bells 2/3/6)

7th Grade Percussion (Bells 2/3/6)

7th Grade Woodwinds (Bell 2/3/6)

8th Grade Concert Band (Bell 1)

MMS Symphonic Winds (Bell 5)

7th Grade Brass (Bells 2/3/6)

Hello MMS Band families!

We hope you are all adjusting to “Springing Ahead” this weekend! As Spring is approaching there are several important new pieces of information in this week’s update. Please let us know if you have any questions. Let’s have a great week!

SCHEDULE

Want to see more about what we are doing in class this week? Check out the “Weekly Learning Plans” folder on Schoology under Band Class, and then “Materials” on the left hand side column.

FEBRUARY CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS

CONGRATULATIONS to the following brass students on completing the “Feberuary Challenge”:

Bell 2: Aiden Fowler, Avery Gdovin, Evelyn Bahm, Charlotte Kennedy, Jax Warndorff, and Evan Knoop

Bell 3: Riya Gupta, Kayce Mosby, Timur Beck, Yui Yamaguchi, MJ Daughtrey, Yuna Kibayashi, Jacob Wherry, Izzy Welch, and Daniel O’Brien.

Bell 6: Alayna Day, Angel Deepak, Holland Livingston, Abigail Musheno, William Stoltz, Elise Tymitz

The Monthly Challenge is a song in the Essential Elements Book introduced at the beginning for each month that provides students the opportunity to learn a new song at a fast pace or on their own to perform for the class. “Champions” of the challenge receive a prize and their photo displayed on the “Champion Board” in the Band Room.

JAZZ BAND INFO & JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT INFO

This week will be a FULL BAND week in Jazz Band with rehearsals on BOTH Tuesday, March 12th from 2:45pm-3:45pm and Thursday, March 14th from 2:45pm-3:45pm.

Jazz Night Concert - Thursday, March 21st!

Our concert is coming up next week! Please be sure to attend our final few rehearsals, and communicate with a band director if you will be missing any portion of rehearsal this week or next to make sure you are able to perform at the concert. During Concert Week, we ask that all students attend except for emergencies or pre-approved absences.

CONCERT DETAILS

DATE: Thursday, March 21st (Same date as originally listed in August)

LOCATION: MMS Auditorium for Concert

REPORT TIME: 6:15pm

ATTIRE: Same as band class concerts: Green Band Polo and Black Dress Pants/Shoes

REPORT LOCATION: MMS Auditorium Stage (leave cases/coats etc in Storage Room)

OTHER DETAILS: The concert will begin at 7pm and will feature the 7th grade jazz band, 8th grade jazz band, MHS Jazz Band II and MHS Jazz Band I. Students will watch the other performances and the concert will conclude between 8:15 and 8:30pm. The auditorium doors will be open for audience members at 6:45pm. Families may park in the front parking lot and enter through the “performing arts doors” or in the rear of MMS and enter through the 400 wing doors.

Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 7th Grade Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 7th Grade Jazz Band Schedule

If you are involved in another club or sport and have schedule conflicts please email a band director in advance so we can plan accordingly.

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE

INFO PACKET and SIGNUP FORM: CLICK HERE

SIGNUP DUE: Thursday, March 14th

Students received information this past week in class about the optional, but highly encouraged event called “MMS Solo and Ensemble”. Typically, this is a multi-school event hosted by OMEA, but this year MMS is hosting their own event due to OMEA’s scheduled date conflicting with several Mason events.

Next week, students will begin to work in groups of three, to experience what performing in a small ensemble is like! Students have the opportunity to perform a solo or a trio (three students together) and receive a rating and feedback from a judge. This event is one of the best things your student can do to improve their skills on their instrument, and is also a great chance for you as a parent to hear them perform as a soloist or small group.The event is held in the afternoon/evening of Thursday, April 11th at MMS.

More information is in the link above and in the "Solo and Ensemble" Folder on Schoology.

The signup form is digital this year, and all fees can also be paid online to the Mason Band Boosters. Signups/fees are due by Thursday, March 16th. The signup link is now “live!”

SMARTMUSIC ASSIGNMENT #5 - SHADOWS UNLEASHED

DUE: Tuesday, March 19th

TEMPO (Speed): 96 beats-per-minute

Brass & Woodwind students will Log-on to Smartmusic and record their part for Shadows Unleashed from measure 13 to the end. The purpose of this assignment is to help students assess their individual progress on our first concert piece for the May concert, and to provide individual feedback on student progress on our fundamentals of playing our instrument and reading music that can be assessed through this concert piece.

*Please note: Grades will not appear on Schoology on March 19th. Grades will be entered as band directors listen to the assignments and add feedback over the week following the due date.

PRIVATE LESSONS UPDATE

Private Lessons are THE BEST WAY for your student to have a personalized learning experience on their instrument! Over 50% of MMS Eighth Grade Band students choose to take lessons and over 75% of our high school band students choose to take private lessons. We will be talking more about private lessons in class next week, but can get more information on the Mason Band website HERE. Students wishing to be selected for Symphonic Winds next year should start lessons this semester if they have not already.

MASON BAND BOOSTER UPDATES

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to the MMS Band parent and student volunteers that helped make the Cincinnati Regional Concert Band Festival a success! There is absolutely no way the Mason Bands would be successful without the wonderful support from all out grade 6-12 parents. THANK YOU!

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to another great week!

Mr. Rex, Mrs. Klingenberg, Mr. Reese

Band Directors

Mason Middle School

7th Grade Percussion (Bells 2/3/6)

Hello MMS Band families!

We hope you are all adjusting to “Springing Ahead” this weekend! As Spring is approaching there are several important new pieces of information in this week’s update. Please let us know if you have any questions. Let’s have a great week!

SCHEDULE

Want to see more about what we are doing in class this week? Check out the “Weekly Learning Plans” folder on Schoology under Band Class, and then “Materials” on the left hand side column.

JAZZ BAND INFO & JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT INFO

This week will be a FULL BAND week in Jazz Band with rehearsals on BOTH Tuesday, March 12th from 2:45pm-3:45pm and Thursday, March 14th from 2:45pm-3:45pm.

Jazz Night Concert - Thursday, March 21st!

Our concert is coming up next week! Please be sure to attend our final few rehearsals, and communicate with a band director if you will be missing any portion of rehearsal this week or next to make sure you are able to perform at the concert. During Concert Week, we ask that all students attend except for emergencies or pre-approved absences.

CONCERT DETAILS

DATE: Thursday, March 21st (Same date as originally listed in August)

LOCATION: MMS Auditorium for Concert

REPORT TIME: 6:15pm

ATTIRE: Same as band class concerts: Green Band Polo and Black Dress Pants/Shoes

REPORT LOCATION: MMS Auditorium Stage (leave cases/coats etc in Storage Room)

OTHER DETAILS: The concert will begin at 7pm and will feature the 7th grade jazz band, 8th grade jazz band, MHS Jazz Band II and MHS Jazz Band I. Students will watch the other performances and the concert will conclude between 8:15 and 8:30pm. The auditorium doors will be open for audience members at 6:45pm. Families may park in the front parking lot and enter through the “performing arts doors” or in the rear of MMS and enter through the 400 wing doors.

Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 7th Grade Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 7th Grade Jazz Band Schedule

If you are involved in another club or sport and have schedule conflicts please email a band director in advance so we can plan accordingly.

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE

INFO PACKET and SIGNUP FORM: CLICK HERE

SIGNUP DUE: Thursday, March 14th

Students received information this past week in class about the optional, but highly encouraged event called “MMS Solo and Ensemble”. Typically, this is a multi-school event hosted by OMEA, but this year MMS is hosting their own event due to OMEA’s scheduled date conflicting with several Mason events.

Next week, students will begin to work in groups of three, to experience what performing in a small ensemble is like! Students have the opportunity to perform a solo or a trio (three students together) and receive a rating and feedback from a judge. This event is one of the best things your student can do to improve their skills on their instrument, and is also a great chance for you as a parent to hear them perform as a soloist or small group.The event is held in the afternoon/evening of Thursday, April 11th at MMS.

More information is in the link above and in the "Solo and Ensemble" Folder on Schoology.

The signup form is digital this year, and all fees can also be paid online to the Mason Band Boosters. Signups/fees are due by Thursday, March 16th. The signup link is now “live!”

MMS WINTER DRUMLINE UPDATES

The next rehearsal is Monday, March 11th from 6:00pm-7:30pm. The complete schedule is below. You can find more information below, including the schedule, cost and sign-up procedure:

MMS Drumline Info

MMS Drumline Schedule

Participation is highly encouraged. MMS Drumline members have a history of going on to be highly successful throughout the rest of their band careers both in advanced 8th grade ensembles and in high school.

PRIVATE LESSONS UPDATE

Private Lessons are THE BEST WAY for your student to have a personalized learning experience on their instrument! Over 50% of MMS Eighth Grade Band students choose to take lessons and over 75% of our high school band students choose to take private lessons. We will be talking more about private lessons in class next week, but can get more information on the Mason Band website HERE. Students wishing to be selected for Symphonic Winds next year should start lessons this semester if they have not already.

EAR PROTECTION (Percussion)
As we get further into the year and start the preparation of concert literature and make more frequent use of the louder instruments, I (Mr. Reese) would highly suggest that students invest in hearing protection - especially for when we are rehearsing in the percussion room.

Since we are making music though, we want to make sure that the earplugs they are using are not muffling or distorting the sound but just “turning down the volume.”

Here are some high quality earplugs I would recommend:

• EARasers - $39.99
• Etymotic Research - $13.98

MASON BAND BOOSTER UPDATES

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to the MMS Band parent and student volunteers that helped make the Cincinnati Regional Concert Band Festival a success! There is absolutely no way the Mason Bands would be successful without the wonderful support from all out grade 6-12 parents. THANK YOU!

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to another great week!

Mr. Reese, Mr. Rex, Mrs. Klingenberg

Band Directors

Mason Middle School

7th Grade Woodwinds (Bell 2/3/6)

Hello MMS Band families!

We hope you are all adjusting to “Springing Ahead” this weekend! As Spring is approaching there are several important new pieces of information in this week’s update. Please let us know if you have any questions. Let’s have a great week!

SCHEDULE

Want to see more about what we are doing in class this week? Check out the “Weekly Learning Plans” folder on Schoology under Band Class, and then “Materials” on the left hand side column.

JAZZ BAND INFO & JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT INFO

This week will be a FULL BAND week in Jazz Band with rehearsals on BOTH Tuesday, March 12th from 2:45pm-3:45pm and Thursday, March 14th from 2:45pm-3:45pm.

Jazz Night Concert - Thursday, March 21st!

Our concert is coming up next week! Please be sure to attend our final few rehearsals, and communicate with a band director if you will be missing any portion of rehearsal this week or next to make sure you are able to perform at the concert. During Concert Week, we ask that all students attend except for emergencies or pre-approved absences.

CONCERT DETAILS

DATE: Thursday, March 21st (Same date as originally listed in August)

LOCATION: MMS Auditorium for Concert

REPORT TIME: 6:15pm

ATTIRE: Same as band class concerts: Green Band Polo and Black Dress Pants/Shoes

REPORT LOCATION: MMS Auditorium Stage (leave cases/coats etc in Storage Room)

OTHER DETAILS: The concert will begin at 7pm and will feature the 7th grade jazz band, 8th grade jazz band, MHS Jazz Band II and MHS Jazz Band I. Students will watch the other performances and the concert will conclude between 8:15 and 8:30pm. The auditorium doors will be open for audience members at 6:45pm. Families may park in the front parking lot and enter through the “performing arts doors” or in the rear of MMS and enter through the 400 wing doors.

Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 7th Grade Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 7th Grade Jazz Band Schedule

If you are involved in another club or sport and have schedule conflicts please email a band director in advance so we can plan accordingly.

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE

INFO PACKET and SIGNUP FORM: CLICK HERE

SIGNUP DUE: Thursday, March 14th

Students received information this past week in class about the optional, but highly encouraged event called “MMS Solo and Ensemble”. Typically, this is a multi-school event hosted by OMEA, but this year MMS is hosting their own event due to OMEA’s scheduled date conflicting with several Mason events.

Next week, students will begin to work in groups of three, to experience what performing in a small ensemble is like! Students have the opportunity to perform a solo or a trio (three students together) and receive a rating and feedback from a judge. This event is one of the best things your student can do to improve their skills on their instrument, and is also a great chance for you as a parent to hear them perform as a soloist or small group.The event is held in the afternoon/evening of Thursday, April 11th at MMS.

More information is in the link above and in the "Solo and Ensemble" Folder on Schoology.

The signup form is digital this year, and all fees can also be paid online to the Mason Band Boosters. Signups/fees are due by Thursday, March 16th. The signup link is now “live!”

SMARTMUSIC ASSIGNMENT #5 - SHADOWS UNLEASHED

DUE: Tuesday, March 19th

TEMPO (Speed): 96 beats-per-minute

Brass & Woodwind students will Log-on to Smartmusic and record their part for Shadows Unleashed from measure 13 to the end. The purpose of this assignment is to help students assess their individual progress on our first concert piece for the May concert, and to provide individual feedback on student progress on our fundamentals of playing our instrument and reading music that can be assessed through this concert piece.

*Please note: Grades will not appear on Schoology on March 19th. Grades will be entered as band directors listen to the assignments and add feedback over the week following the due date.

PRIVATE LESSONS UPDATE

Private Lessons are THE BEST WAY for your student to have a personalized learning experience on their instrument! Over 50% of MMS Eighth Grade Band students choose to take lessons and over 75% of our high school band students choose to take private lessons. We will be talking more about private lessons in class next week, but can get more information on the Mason Band website HERE. Students wishing to be selected for Symphonic Winds next year should start lessons this semester if they have not already.

MASON BAND BOOSTER UPDATES

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to the MMS Band parent and student volunteers that helped make the Cincinnati Regional Concert Band Festival a success! There is absolutely no way the Mason Bands would be successful without the wonderful support from all out grade 6-12 parents. THANK YOU!

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to another great week!

Mrs. Klingenberg, Mr. Reese, Mr. Rex

Band Directors

Mason Middle School

8th Grade Concert Band (Bell 1) 

Hello MMS Band families!

We hope you are all adjusting to “Springing Ahead” this weekend! As Spring is approaching there are several important new pieces of information in this week’s update. Please let us know if you have any questions. Let’s have a great week!

SCHEDULE

Want to see more about what we are doing in class this week? Check out the “Weekly Learning Plans” folder on Schoology under Band Class, and then “Materials” on the left hand side column.

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE

INFO PACKET and SIGNUP FORM: CLICK HERE

SIGNUP DUE: Thursday, March 14th

Students received information this past week in class about the optional, but highly encouraged event called “MMS Solo and Ensemble”. Typically, this is a multi-school event hosted by OMEA, but this year MMS is hosting their own event due to OMEA’s scheduled date conflicting with several Mason events.

Next week, students will begin to work in groups of three, to experience what performing in a small ensemble is like! Students have the opportunity to perform a solo or a trio (three students together) and receive a rating and feedback from a judge. This event is one of the best things your student can do to improve their skills on their instrument, and is also a great chance for you as a parent to hear them perform as a soloist or small group.The event is held in the afternoon/evening of Thursday, April 11th at MMS.

More information is in the link above and in the "Solo and Ensemble" Folder on Schoology.

The signup form is digital this year, and all fees can also be paid online to the Mason Band Boosters. Signups/fees are due by Thursday, March 16th. The signup link is now “live!”


JAZZ BAND INFO & JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT INFO

This week will be a FULL BAND week in Jazz Band with rehearsals on BOTH Monday, March 11th from 2:45pm-3:45pm and Wednesday, March 13th from 2:45pm-3:45pm.

Jazz Night Concert - Thursday, March 21st!

Our concert is coming up next week! Please be sure to attend our final few rehearsals, and communicate with a band director if you will be missing any portion of rehearsal this week or next to make sure you are able to perform at the concert. During Concert Week, we ask that all students attend except for emergencies or pre-approved absences.

CONCERT DETAILS

DATE: Thursday, March 21st (Same date as originally listed in August)

LOCATION: MMS Auditorium for Concert

REPORT TIME: 6:15pm

ATTIRE: Same as band class concerts: Green Band Polo and Black Dress Pants/Shoes

REPORT LOCATION: MMS Auditorium Stage (leave cases/coats etc in Storage Room)

OTHER DETAILS: The concert will begin at 7pm and will feature the 7th grade jazz band, 8th grade jazz band, MHS Jazz Band II and MHS Jazz Band I. Students will watch the other performances and the concert will conclude between 8:15 and 8:30pm. The auditorium doors will be open for audience members at 6:45pm. Families may park in the front parking lot and enter through the “performing arts doors” or in the rear of MMS and enter through the 400 wing doors.

Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 8th Grade Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 8th Grade Jazz Band Schedule

If you are involved in another club or sport and have schedule conflicts please email a band director in advance so we can plan accordingly.


MMS WINTER DRUMLINE UPDATES

The next rehearsal is Monday, March 11th from 6:00pm-7:30pm. The complete schedule is below. You can find more information below, including the schedule, cost and sign-up procedure:

MMS Drumline Info

MMS Drumline Schedule

Participation is highly encouraged. MMS Drumline members have a history of going on to be highly successful throughout the rest of their band careers both in advanced 8th grade ensembles and in high school.


PAST DUE: 2024 MARCHING BAND COMMITMENT & FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

It’s hard to believe that little over a month and a half ago, the William Mason High School Marching Band marched 5.5 miles down Colorado Blvd in the Rose Parade in front of hundreds of thousands of people live and millions more on TV. Not only was that experience amazing to perform, but the trip itself was a highlight for many of our band students. These social experiences coupled with the high standards of a nationally competitive group make the Marching Band a unique and special activity at Mason High School.

Now is the time we start building the 2024 version of the William Mason High School Marching Band, and the future is exciting! Sign ups are beginning now, and below is the first form to complete!

2024 MARCHING BAND COMMITMENT & FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

Due: February 25.

See Mr. Sleppy’s email message for more information on 2024 Season and see the info beflor from the Prospective New Member Meeting. Let us know if you have any questions!

• NEW MEMBER MEETING SLIDES 2024
• NEW MEMBER MEETING HANDOUT 2024

SUMMER MARCHING BAND TENTATIVE DATES

Are you planning a summer vacation over winter break with your family? The tentative summer dates are already published on the calendar here on the Mason Bands calendar: CLICK HERE

For students considering marching band, avoid vacations on the following dates:

Mini Camp

June 3-7

Band Camp

July 22-26

July 29-August 2

After August 2nd, the marching band starts the regular season rehearsal schedule to be released next semester.

PRIVATE LESSONS UPDATE

Private Lessons are THE BEST WAY for your student to have a personalized learning experience on their instrument! Over 50% of MMS Eighth Grade Band students choose to take lessons and over 75% of our high school band students choose to take private lessons. We will be talking more about private lessons in class next week, but can get more information on the Mason Band website HERE.

EAR PROTECTION (Percussion)
As we get further into the year and start the preparation of concert literature and make more frequent use of the louder instruments, I (Mr. Reese) would highly suggest that students invest in hearing protection - especially for when we are rehearsing in the percussion room.

Since we are making music though, we want to make sure that the earplugs they are using are not muffling or distorting the sound but just “turning down the volume.”

Here are some high quality earplugs I would recommend:

• EARasers - $39.99
• Etymotic Research - $13.98

MASON BAND BOOSTER UPDATES

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to the MMS Band parent and student volunteers that helped make the Cincinnati Regional Concert Band Festival a success! There is absolutely no way the Mason Bands would be successful without the wonderful support from all out grade 6-12 parents. THANK YOU!

BAND BOOSTER OFFICER & COMMITTEE CHAIR VACANCIES
Would you like to help the band program in a very meaningful and important way? The band would not be able to provide all of the wonderful opportunities and experiences to our students without the funding to support them. We are looking for a self motivated leader to be our next VP of Fundraising.  Please contact Rebecca Synan, our current VP of Fundraising, if you would like more specific information on this particular role and what all it entails at fundraising@masonbandboosters.com.

In order to run an organization as large as the Mason Band program, we need many individuals willing to donate their time and talents. We are continually grateful for those who step up and do their small part to make our band program one of the best in the country. As seniors graduate, roles that were once filled by their parents become available. For this upcoming school year, our booster organization is seeking committee chairs for the areas found below. Please Note: These roles are not board positions and therefore will not be part of our election process in April. More information on each position can be found HERE. Please contact Kim Bishop at  secretary@masonbandboosters.com if you are interested or have any questions.

• Sponsorship
• Dine and Donate
• Flower Sale
• Spirit Committee Shadow/Co-Chair
• Alumni
• Seniors
• New Members
• Marching Band Awards Night
• Concert Band Music Festival
• Competitions Shadow/Co-Chair

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to another great week!

Mr. Reese, Mr. Rex, Mrs. Klingenberg

Band Directors

Mason Middle School

MMS Symphonic Winds (Bell 5)

Hello MMS Band families!

We hope you are all adjusting to “Springing Ahead” this weekend! As Spring is approaching there are several important new pieces of information in this week’s update. Please let us know if you have any questions. Let’s have a great week!

SCHEDULE

Want to see more about what we are doing in class this week? Check out the “Weekly Learning Plans” folder on Schoology under Band Class, and then “Materials” on the left hand side column.

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE

INFO PACKET and SIGNUP FORM: CLICK HERE

SIGNUP DUE: Thursday, March 14th

Students received information this past week in class about the optional, but highly encouraged event called “MMS Solo and Ensemble”. Typically, this is a multi-school event hosted by OMEA, but this year MMS is hosting their own event due to OMEA’s scheduled date conflicting with several Mason events.

Next week, students will begin to work in groups of three, to experience what performing in a small ensemble is like! Students have the opportunity to perform a solo or a trio (three students together) and receive a rating and feedback from a judge. This event is one of the best things your student can do to improve their skills on their instrument, and is also a great chance for you as a parent to hear them perform as a soloist or small group.The event is held in the afternoon/evening of Thursday, April 11th at MMS.

More information is in the link above and in the "Solo and Ensemble" Folder on Schoology.

The signup form is digital this year, and all fees can also be paid online to the Mason Band Boosters. Signups/fees are due by Thursday, March 16th. The signup link is now “live!”


JAZZ BAND INFO & JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT INFO

This week will be a FULL BAND week in Jazz Band with rehearsals on BOTH Monday, March 11th from 2:45pm-3:45pm and Wednesday, March 13th from 2:45pm-3:45pm.

Jazz Night Concert - Thursday, March 21st!

Our concert is coming up next week! Please be sure to attend our final few rehearsals, and communicate with a band director if you will be missing any portion of rehearsal this week or next to make sure you are able to perform at the concert. During Concert Week, we ask that all students attend except for emergencies or pre-approved absences.

CONCERT DETAILS

DATE: Thursday, March 21st (Same date as originally listed in August)

LOCATION: MMS Auditorium for Concert

REPORT TIME: 6:15pm

ATTIRE: Same as band class concerts: Green Band Polo and Black Dress Pants/Shoes

REPORT LOCATION: MMS Auditorium Stage (leave cases/coats etc in Storage Room)

OTHER DETAILS: The concert will begin at 7pm and will feature the 7th grade jazz band, 8th grade jazz band, MHS Jazz Band II and MHS Jazz Band I. Students will watch the other performances and the concert will conclude between 8:15 and 8:30pm. The auditorium doors will be open for audience members at 6:45pm. Families may park in the front parking lot and enter through the “performing arts doors” or in the rear of MMS and enter through the 400 wing doors.

Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 8th Grade Jazz Band Information

CLICK HERE: 8th Grade Jazz Band Schedule

If you are involved in another club or sport and have schedule conflicts please email a band director in advance so we can plan accordingly.

MMS WINTER DRUMLINE UPDATES

The next rehearsal is Thursday, March 11th from 6:00pm-7:30pm. The complete schedule is below. You can find more information below, including the schedule, cost and sign-up procedure:

MMS Drumline Info

MMS Drumline Schedule

Participation is highly encouraged. MMS Drumline members have a history of going on to be highly successful throughout the rest of their band careers both in advanced 8th grade ensembles and in high school.

PRIVATE LESSONS UPDATE

Private Lessons are THE BEST WAY for your student to have a personalized learning experience on their instrument! Over 50% of MMS Eighth Grade Band students choose to take lessons and over 75% of our high school band students choose to take private lessons. We will be talking more about private lessons in class next week, but can get more information on the Mason Band website HERE.

EAR PROTECTION (Percussion)
As we get further into the year and start the preparation of concert literature and make more frequent use of the louder instruments, I (Mr. Reese) would highly suggest that students invest in hearing protection - especially for when we are rehearsing in the percussion room.

Since we are making music though, we want to make sure that the earplugs they are using are not muffling or distorting the sound but just “turning down the volume.”

Here are some high quality earplugs I would recommend:

• EARasers - $39.99
• Etymotic Research - $13.98

MASON BAND BOOSTER UPDATES

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to the MMS Band parent and student volunteers that helped make the Cincinnati Regional Concert Band Festival a success! There is absolutely no way the Mason Bands would be successful without the wonderful support from all out grade 6-12 parents. THANK YOU!

BAND BOOSTER OFFICER & COMMITTEE CHAIR VACANCIES
Would you like to help the band program in a very meaningful and important way? The band would not be able to provide all of the wonderful opportunities and experiences to our students without the funding to support them. We are looking for a self motivated leader to be our next VP of Fundraising.  Please contact Rebecca Synan, our current VP of Fundraising, if you would like more specific information on this particular role and what all it entails at fundraising@masonbandboosters.com.

In order to run an organization as large as the Mason Band program, we need many individuals willing to donate their time and talents. We are continually grateful for those who step up and do their small part to make our band program one of the best in the country. As seniors graduate, roles that were once filled by their parents become available. For this upcoming school year, our booster organization is seeking committee chairs for the areas found below. Please Note: These roles are not board positions and therefore will not be part of our election process in April. More information on each position can be found HERE. Please contact Kim Bishop at  secretary@masonbandboosters.com if you are interested or have any questions.

• Sponsorship
• Dine and Donate
• Flower Sale
• Spirit Committee Shadow/Co-Chair
• Alumni
• Seniors
• New Members
• Marching Band Awards Night
• Concert Band Music Festival
• Competitions Shadow/Co-Chair

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to another great week!

Mr. Rex, Mrs. Klingenberg, Mr. Reese

Band Directors

Mason Middle School