Marching Band Attire
There is one marching uniform the students will wear: Multi-colored Red, Blue, and Black Uniforms. All marchers will be measured during Band Camp for uniforms and shoes.
Multi-colored Red, Blue and Black Uniforms: These will remain in the band room and will follow same cleaning process as grey uniforms.
Marching Shoes: Each student will be fitted for a new pair of black marching shoes. The Uniform Coordinator will order the shoes through a supply company. Often, the shoes purchased will last multiple marching seasons, so we expect students to take care of them. Should they damage them, beyond normal wear and tear, a replacement cost will be applied to the student’s account.
Procedures
In order to keep our band uniforms looking their best, we need to follow some guidelines. Thanks for helping us keep the uniforms in good shape.
Uniforms:
Always wear your Show Shirt (unless another option is announced) and gym shorts under your uniform.
To hang, begin by matching creases in pants legs. Pants should be flat.
Pants go through the hanger from the back so the legs are in the front.
Coats are hung over the pants with the hanger matching the curve of your shoulders.
Zip coat up fully.
Leave the zipper of your garment bag open 2 inches so that your uniform can air out.
Hang your uniform up in the correct spot.
Let the parents in charge of uniforms know of any problems you are having with your uniform including needing a new size.
Socks
Each band student is responsible for having clean, black socks every time you wear your uniform.
If you forget your socks we will sell you a pair.
If you leave your socks at school, please leave them inside your shoes only!
Gloves
One pair of gloves is issued to each band student. Replacement gloves will be an extra cost.
After wearing gloves, please place them in the mesh bag attached to the hanger for your uniform.
Hat
Shako hats should not be stored with the red/blue/white fabric velcroid on.
Please store the fabric that attaches to your hat in a round shape, secured with a binder clip to maintain its’ shape.
No trash, socks, or other items should be kept in hatboxes.
Hat plumes will be passed out before a show and should be returned to a band parent in charge of uniforms, first thing when changing out of uniforms.
Please try to never set your hat on the ground when changing. Put it directly in the hatbox.
Gauntlets
White gauntlets should be placed in the mesh bag (along with your gloves) that is kept on the hanger for your uniform.
Shoes
Please use the towels provided to wipe grass and mud off shoes before putting them away.
Be sure dirt and grass from the shoes goes in the trashcan and not on the band room floor.