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Marching Foward with Band Fest Plans

Marching Foward with Band Fest Plans
When the Band Festival Committee cancelled the 2020 festival due to COVID-19 concerns, they vowed the festival would be back bigger and better than ever in 2021. No one could’ve predicted the long-term impact the pandemic would have on, well, everything. The committee is busy planning the 82nd North Iowa Band Festival, with some adjustments…
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North Iowa Band Festival Spirit Week

North Iowa Band Festival Spirit Week
Despite the heartbreaking cancellation of the 2020 North Iowa Band Festival, the community can enjoy “spirit week” activities – from a distance. Daily activities will honor Mason City’s rich musical heritage and will incorporate a new version of traditional Band Festival entertainment. Meredith Willson’s birthday and the North Iowa Band Festival were celebrated on Monday…
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Band Festival Cancelled – First Time Since WWII

Band Festival Cancelled – First Time Since WWII
MASON CITY, IA – The Chamber of Commerce announces the cancellation of the 2020 North Iowa Band Festival, scheduled for May 21-25. The festival, Mason City’s signature event which serves as the unofficial kick-off to the summer season, brings thousands of music lovers to the community and provides a healthy economic boost. The Chamber of…
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MCHS Drum Majors Celebrate Meredith Willson

MCHS Drum Majors Celebrate Meredith Willson
In honor of Meredith Willson’s birthday and the North Iowa Band Festival, Mason City High School Drum Majors paid a tribute at Elmwood Cemetery. Senior Drum Major Bailey Gunderson, Junior Drum Major Shaye Theobald, and Chamber staff practiced social distancing during the memorial to Willson. A short program took place at 9AM on Monday, May…
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