UNIFORMS
All band students will need the following items:
HAT
The hat is to be worn as follows:
JACKET AND PANTS
The jacket is to be worn and cared for as follows:
UNIFORM ACCESSORIES
The gloves are to be worn as follows:
Raincoats and garment bag information:
All band students will need the following items:
- Show shirts (issued)
- Red Polo Shirt (issued)
- Black socks (purchase)
- Black marching shoes or Guard shoes (purchase)
- WHITE marching gloves (purchase if your section requires it) *Changed for 2020-21*
- Uniform garment bag (issued)
- Band jacket and pants (issued)
- Raincoat (issued)
- Hat and hat box (issued)
HAT
The hat is to be worn as follows:
- Long hair is neatly arranged so that it fits up inside the hat
- The brim of the hat is level with the eyebrows
- The chin strap should rest on the chin
- Treat the hat with special care when pluming or depluming. The top of the plume (non-metal end) must enter and exit the plume tube first.
- If the hat becomes wet, dry it before placing it back in the hat box.
- The hat box is to be placed in the proper position on the storage shelves in the uniform room.
JACKET AND PANTS
The jacket is to be worn and cared for as follows:
- The jacket is to be fully zipped up the back and hooked shut at the collar unless the Band Director, other band staff member or Drum Major has given permission to remove the jackets in warm weather. All band members will do the same—either everyone will wear the jacket, or everyone will have the jacket removed. At no point should the pants be unzipped or shoulder straps taken off.
- Always wear the show shirt under the jacket at the beginning of the season. If any students are wearing any other type of shirt under the jacket, permission will not be given to remove the jackets—even in warm weather.
- In cold weather, long sleeved t-shirts, thermals, sweatshirts, under-armor, etc. will be permitted, as the uniform jacket will not be removed throughout the event. Hooded sweatshirts, or any other shirt that protrudes or extends past the jacket are not permitted.
- When hanging the jacket, the collar should be clasped to prevent the jacket from falling off the hanger.
- Pants should be adjusted so that the bottoms of the pants are long enough to touch the tops of the shoes. The pants should not be long enough to drag on the ground, or short enough to expose the ankles.
- Shorts, long underwear, sweatpants or thermals may be worn under the pants, but they should not at all be visible when you move, stand still or mark time. Jeans are not permitted under the uniform under any circumstances.
- When hanging the pants, hold the pants at the cuffs to locate the creases–pull the legs of the pants through the hanger while keeping pressure on the fabric in order to keep the creases.
UNIFORM ACCESSORIES
The gloves are to be worn as follows:
- All sections wear black gloves (except for Guard). The recommended gloves have “grips” to prevent instrument slipping and are extra long so that no skin is shown between the uniform jacket and gloved hand.
- Flutes (maybe) and clarinets (yes) should cut off the tips of the band gloves.
- It is a good idea to carry extra gloves as they are lost easily and do not dry out quickly when wet.
- STUDENTS SHOULD PUT THEIR NAMES INSIDE THEIR SHOES.
- No other shoes but marching shoes are acceptable for performances.
- Plain black socks that fully cover the ankles must be worn with the uniform.
Raincoats and garment bag information:
- Students will be issued a raincoat and garment bag.
- The garment bag is for proper storage of the uniform only and is not to be used for any other reason (storing instrument accessories, storing music, electronic devices, etc.).
- Raincoats are not brought to every event—it is announced when raincoats are needed. As with the uniform jacket, all band members will do the same--either everyone will wear the raincoat, or everyone will have it removed.
- Students are not permitted to eat or drink in uniform other than the refreshments that are provided, during 3rd quarter break, and/or when permission is granted.
- Do not bring valuables, even on the bus (the buses cannot be locked). This includes music players and other electronic devices (gaming systems, etc.). Cell phones are allowed to be in the possession of students, but should not be left on the bus.
- Students are assigned a uniform at the beginning of the season and are expected to return the uniform in the same good condition as when it was received. Any damaged uniform piece beyond reasonable wear will be replaced at the student’s expense.
- Tasteful sunglasses with all-metal or all-black frames that do not distract from and/or clash with the uniform may be worn in the stands and in parades, but not during field performances.
- Jewelry is fine so long as it does not distract from the uniform. The Band Staff may ask for jewelry that is clearly distinguishable (ex. large hoop earrings, bracelets) to be removed.
- When the weather is expected to be very cold, such as in post-season play, the following personal accessories are permitted:
- Heavy gloves
- Ear muffs, Toboggan Hat, Scarves
- Hand warmers may be used inside the gloves provided they do not interfere with a student’s ability to play their instrument
- The gloves cannot interfere with a student’s ability to play their instrument