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🎺 Welcome to the 2026 Musical Bees Marching Band Season!

by | Jul 27, 2026 | Director's Newsletter, News | 0 comments

WELCOME to another exciting season with the Musical Bees Marching Band!

To our returning families—welcome back! To our new families—welcome to the Musical Bees! We are thrilled to begin another incredible season filled with music, marching, friendships, fun, and lifelong memories.

Your student is now part of one of the largest and most accomplished student organizations in Medina. But more than that, they are joining a community that values teamwork, leadership, self-worth, and the joy of performance.

🎯 Key Dates

  • MBPA Supplemental Fees: due Friday, July 5 (separate email coming soon)
  • MBPA Parent Monthly Business Meeting: Monday, July 27 @ 7 PM, MHS Band Room (Not required)
  • Student Leadership: Begin reporting Thursday, July 23 – see leadership schedule for your specific leadership team’s report time.
  • Freshmen & ALL New Members: Report Monday, July 27
  • All Brass, Woodwinds & Percussion: Report Tuesday, July 28
  • Band Picture Day – Wednesday Morning, August 5
  • Band Picnic for members – Thursday Evening, August 13
  • First Performance: Friday, August 21 (Away)
  • Official Contest Schedule: See attachment…still subject to change

đź’µ Fees

Watch for a separate email from the Medina Band Parents Association (MBPA) with your Supplemental Instrumental Music Contract, fee information, and more.

🧢 Gear Checklist – Plan Ahead!

Outdoor rehearsals mean sun, sweat, and preparation. Your student will need:

  • Sunscreen – Start stocking up now.
  • Labeled water jug – Large & cold is best!
  • Hat & sunglasses – Wide Brimmed Hats and Bucket hats are the gold standard. Gotta love Marching Band Fashion!!!
  • Athletic shoes – No sandals, boots, Crocs, bulky shoes, or high-tops.
  • Keep Cool, school-appropriate clothing
  • Working instrument – Brass players: ALL tuning slides must move; No excessive dents; and a mouthpiece that doesn’t look like it got run over by a semi-truck. Woodwind players: bring quality reeds (clarinets and saxes) and backup reeds; be sure your pads are sealing; check for bent keys. Flutes; no major dents

🖥️ Google Classroom

Have your student join the 2026–2027 Marching Band Google Classroom using code: dyfaiph2

đź“Ś Hierarchy of How to Stay Informed

  1. Directors (in person & Google Classroom) Be sure students have notifications turned on so that they know when something is posted!!
  2. Emails from Directors
  3. Band Calendars (attached)
  4. Band Handbook (coming later this summer)
  5. Student Leaders
  6. Social Media Warning
    ⚠️ We do not use Facebook for official info. ⚠️

🧑‍💻 Please follow our verified accounts on X and/or Instagram

To all the Guard and Percussion already rehearsing this summer, enjoy this time focused on your groups. You’re setting the tone for everyone else the rest of the season!

Thank you for your continued support of music in the Medina City Schools and most especially of our Band Program.

Musically yours,
Mr. Locher & the Medina Band Staff

Jason Locher
Director of Bands
Medina City Schools