The community is gearing up for the 84th North Iowa Band Festival, which begins Thursday, May 25 in Mason City. The Thursday evening entertainment begins at 6PM at the Principal Pavilion on the Downtown Plaza with the John Adams Middle School Band, followed by the season-opening performance of the Mason...
Band Festival Royalty and Drum Majors to Honor Meredith Willson
In honor of Meredith Willson’s birthday and the upcoming North Iowa Band Festival, Band Festival royalty from Mason City High School and Newman Catholic High School will visit Willson’s memorial in Elmwood Cemetery. Drum Majors from both schools will also be present as the students share Willson’s accomplishments and family...
Chamber Announces Band Festival Honorees
Plans are gearing up for the 84th North Iowa Band Festival celebration in Downtown Mason City. The theme for the annual festival, scheduled for Memorial Day weekend (May 25-29), is “All-American Band Festival”! Grand Marshal Award – Ruth Miller and Rosie Hussey The North Iowa Band Festival committee is...