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Welcome to our website!

The Mason City Foundation proudly invites you to the Music Man Square. Join us for a tour of the life and works of Mason City’s favorite musical son. Enjoy tours throughout the streetscape, Meredith Willson Boyhood Home, Meredith Willson Museum, and more! Have fun and don’t forget to visit the Ice Cream Parlor!

Upcoming Events

    Mar
    20
    Wed
    New Horizons Band Rehearsal at The Music Man Square Spring Session @ The Music Man Square
    Mar 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    Looking for a fun, engaging way to get back into playing that trusty band instrument? New Horizons Band is the perfect way to do so! Led by Band Director Bernie Bjorklund. The New Horizons Band meets for rehearsals once a week and has 2 Concerts at Music Man Square annually. Come have some fun and join the band!

    Spring Session | January - May | Rehearsals Wednesdays at Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    We appreciate your financial assistance - $5.00 each rehearsal -

    Each Tuesday prior to the rehearsals will include a voluntary "free" rehearsal from 2:30 - 3:30 at The Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    Parking for band rehearsals is located off of S. Pennsylvania Avenue.

    Mar
    21
    Thu
    Kids Make Music | Winter – Spring 2024 Session 3 @ The Music Man Square
    Mar 21 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

    Kids Make Music Winter - Spring 2024

    Instructors Deb Nielsen & Jenni Kennicker MT-BCs

    Session 3 "Oh Baby!"

    Music about babies of all kinds | Thursdays March 7th, 14th, 21st.

    Children's Music Classes are held the first three Thursdays of each month at Music Man Square for children ages 1 through 2nd grade.

    The classes focus on opportunities for children to experience music through playing instruments, singing, movement, stories and games.

    The classes are taught by Deb Nielsen, a music educator and music therapist. Deb has her music education / music therapy degree from Wartburg College and is a private practice music therapist in the North Iowa area. She has 27 years' experience as a music teacher and music therapist working with early childhood, elementary and special needs children.

    Joining Deb to teach is Jenni Kennicker a music educator and music therapist. Jenni is a 2022 graduate of Wartburg College with a degree in music education and therapy. Jenni teaches vocal music at Clear Lake Middle School and provides music therapy to the frail elderly in nursing homes and assisted livings across North Iowa.

    Class Schedule

    3:30 - 4:15 PM | Preschoolers and Parents | Ages 3,4 and 5 years (preKDG)

    4:30 - 5:15 PM | Older 4's Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade (parents optional)

    5:30 - 6:15 PM | Preschoolers and Parents | ages 3,4,5 years (pre KDG)

    6:30 - 7:00 PM 7:05 - 7:35 PM | Toddlers and Parents | Ages 1 and 2 years

    Cost

    The cost for each monthly session is $28 for preschoolers and elementary children. The cost for each monthly session is $23 for toddlers.     Payment is due at the first class of each session. Payment is cash, check payable to The Mason City Foundation or

    Venmo: @Deb-Nielsen-KMM

     Paypal: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Zelle: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Preregistration is required and class size is limited to 18 students so sign up early. If you cannot attend, please call or email.

    If you or your child are ill or have been exposed to COVID, RSV, Flu please stay home. We want everyone to stay healthy!

    To Register or for more information | Contact Deb Nielsen

    Phone: 641-420-4113 | E-Mail: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Mar
    27
    Wed
    New Horizons Band Rehearsal at The Music Man Square Spring Session @ The Music Man Square
    Mar 27 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    Looking for a fun, engaging way to get back into playing that trusty band instrument? New Horizons Band is the perfect way to do so! Led by Band Director Bernie Bjorklund. The New Horizons Band meets for rehearsals once a week and has 2 Concerts at Music Man Square annually. Come have some fun and join the band!

    Spring Session | January - May | Rehearsals Wednesdays at Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    We appreciate your financial assistance - $5.00 each rehearsal -

    Each Tuesday prior to the rehearsals will include a voluntary "free" rehearsal from 2:30 - 3:30 at The Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    Parking for band rehearsals is located off of S. Pennsylvania Avenue.

    Mar
    28
    Thu
    Volunteer Meet and Greet @ The Music Man Square
    Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am

    Join us Thursday March 28th at 10 A.M. for a Volunteer Meet and Greet.

    Anyone who is currently a Volunteer, has been a volunteer in the past, or looking to get into volunteering, we need your help at The Music Man Square for this 2024 season. Come by and enjoy some refreshments and a few morning treats. The Music Man Staff will be on hand to describe what volunteering at Music Man looks like, answer questions, share news and information with everyone.

     

    Mar
    30
    Sat
    Easter Eggstravaganza Market @ The Music Man Square
    Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Apr
    3
    Wed
    New Horizons Band Rehearsal at The Music Man Square Spring Session @ The Music Man Square
    Apr 3 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    Looking for a fun, engaging way to get back into playing that trusty band instrument? New Horizons Band is the perfect way to do so! Led by Band Director Bernie Bjorklund. The New Horizons Band meets for rehearsals once a week and has 2 Concerts at Music Man Square annually. Come have some fun and join the band!

    Spring Session | January - May | Rehearsals Wednesdays at Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    We appreciate your financial assistance - $5.00 each rehearsal -

    Each Tuesday prior to the rehearsals will include a voluntary "free" rehearsal from 2:30 - 3:30 at The Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    Parking for band rehearsals is located off of S. Pennsylvania Avenue.

    Apr
    4
    Thu
    Kids Make Music | Winter – Spring 2024 Session 4 @ The Music Man Square
    Apr 4 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

    Kids Make Music Winter - Spring 2024

    Instructors Deb Nielsen & Jenni Kennicker MT-BCs

    Session 4 "Hip Hop Into Spring"

    Music about Spring | Thursdays April 4th, 11th, 18th.

    Children's Music Classes are held the first three Thursdays of each month at Music Man Square for children ages 1 through 2nd grade.

    The classes focus on opportunities for children to experience music through playing instruments, singing, movement, stories and games.

    The classes are taught by Deb Nielsen, a music educator and music therapist. Deb has her music education / music therapy degree from Wartburg College and is a private practice music therapist in the North Iowa area. She has 27 years' experience as a music teacher and music therapist working with early childhood, elementary and special needs children.

    Joining Deb to teach is Jenni Kennicker a music educator and music therapist. Jenni is a 2022 graduate of Wartburg College with a degree in music education and therapy. Jenni teaches vocal music at Clear Lake Middle School and provides music therapy to the frail elderly in nursing homes and assisted livings across North Iowa.

    Class Schedule

    3:30 - 4:15 PM | Preschoolers and Parents | Ages 3,4 and 5 years (preKDG)

    4:30 - 5:15 PM | Older 4's Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade (parents optional)

    5:30 - 6:15 PM | Preschoolers and Parents | ages 3,4,5 years (pre KDG)

    6:30 - 7:00 PM 7:05 - 7:35 PM | Toddlers and Parents | Ages 1 and 2 years

    Cost

    The cost for each monthly session is $28 for preschoolers and elementary children. The cost for each monthly session is $23 for toddlers.     Payment is due at the first class of each session. Payment is cash, check payable to The Mason City Foundation or

    Venmo: @Deb-Nielsen-KMM

     Paypal: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Zelle: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Preregistration is required and class size is limited to 18 students so sign up early. If you cannot attend, please call or email.

    If you or your child are ill or have been exposed to COVID, RSV, Flu please stay home. We want everyone to stay healthy!

    To Register or for more information | Contact Deb Nielsen

    Phone: 641-420-4113 | E-Mail: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Apr
    10
    Wed
    New Horizons Band Rehearsal at The Music Man Square Spring Session @ The Music Man Square
    Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    Looking for a fun, engaging way to get back into playing that trusty band instrument? New Horizons Band is the perfect way to do so! Led by Band Director Bernie Bjorklund. The New Horizons Band meets for rehearsals once a week and has 2 Concerts at Music Man Square annually. Come have some fun and join the band!

    Spring Session | January - May | Rehearsals Wednesdays at Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    We appreciate your financial assistance - $5.00 each rehearsal -

    Each Tuesday prior to the rehearsals will include a voluntary "free" rehearsal from 2:30 - 3:30 at The Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    Parking for band rehearsals is located off of S. Pennsylvania Avenue.

    Apr
    11
    Thu
    Kids Make Music | Winter – Spring 2024 Session 4 @ The Music Man Square
    Apr 11 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

    Kids Make Music Winter - Spring 2024

    Instructors Deb Nielsen & Jenni Kennicker MT-BCs

    Session 4 "Hip Hop Into Spring"

    Music about Spring | Thursdays April 4th, 11th, 18th.

    Children's Music Classes are held the first three Thursdays of each month at Music Man Square for children ages 1 through 2nd grade.

    The classes focus on opportunities for children to experience music through playing instruments, singing, movement, stories and games.

    The classes are taught by Deb Nielsen, a music educator and music therapist. Deb has her music education / music therapy degree from Wartburg College and is a private practice music therapist in the North Iowa area. She has 27 years' experience as a music teacher and music therapist working with early childhood, elementary and special needs children.

    Joining Deb to teach is Jenni Kennicker a music educator and music therapist. Jenni is a 2022 graduate of Wartburg College with a degree in music education and therapy. Jenni teaches vocal music at Clear Lake Middle School and provides music therapy to the frail elderly in nursing homes and assisted livings across North Iowa.

    Class Schedule

    3:30 - 4:15 PM | Preschoolers and Parents | Ages 3,4 and 5 years (preKDG)

    4:30 - 5:15 PM | Older 4's Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade (parents optional)

    5:30 - 6:15 PM | Preschoolers and Parents | ages 3,4,5 years (pre KDG)

    6:30 - 7:00 PM 7:05 - 7:35 PM | Toddlers and Parents | Ages 1 and 2 years

    Cost

    The cost for each monthly session is $28 for preschoolers and elementary children. The cost for each monthly session is $23 for toddlers.     Payment is due at the first class of each session. Payment is cash, check payable to The Mason City Foundation or

    Venmo: @Deb-Nielsen-KMM

     Paypal: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Zelle: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Preregistration is required and class size is limited to 18 students so sign up early. If you cannot attend, please call or email.

    If you or your child are ill or have been exposed to COVID, RSV, Flu please stay home. We want everyone to stay healthy!

    To Register or for more information | Contact Deb Nielsen

    Phone: 641-420-4113 | E-Mail: debknielsen@gmail.com

    Apr
    17
    Wed
    New Horizons Band Rehearsal at The Music Man Square Spring Session @ The Music Man Square
    Apr 17 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    Looking for a fun, engaging way to get back into playing that trusty band instrument? New Horizons Band is the perfect way to do so! Led by Band Director Bernie Bjorklund. The New Horizons Band meets for rehearsals once a week and has 2 Concerts at Music Man Square annually. Come have some fun and join the band!

    Spring Session | January - May | Rehearsals Wednesdays at Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    We appreciate your financial assistance - $5.00 each rehearsal -

    Each Tuesday prior to the rehearsals will include a voluntary "free" rehearsal from 2:30 - 3:30 at The Music Man Square in "Madison Park"

    Parking for band rehearsals is located off of S. Pennsylvania Avenue.

    for kids

    Music education and fun is very important to us here at Music Man Square. We offer many different opportunities from “Kids Make Music” to more music lessons offered in the Conservatory. Check for information on classes and availability here.

    Visit Us Today!

    The Music Man Square

    308 South Pennsylvania Avenue
    Mason City, IA 50401
    Phone: 641-424-2852

    Touring Hours

    Music Man Square is Closed for the Touring Season. 

    Touring Hours: April 2024

    For Tours or Event Inquiries

    Call 641-424-2852

    Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

     

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