Uniform Committee News

Updated Saturday, May 17, 2008

Mr. Britton has a few designs which he is going to present to the school board this month, May 2008.  If one of them is approved we should see new uniforms sometime this fall!

Charlene

YOU PROVIDE:

1. BLACK BAND SHOES

Don’t Forget!
(or your feet will be “crunched” into old, dirty, smelly shoes from the shoe bucket!)

2. BLACK SOCKS

CREW LENGTH or longer!

NO ANKLE SOCKS

3. HAIR ELASTIC

to put long hair under shako

Guys Too!
 

RV WILL PROVIDE:

1. FULL UNIFORM

Jacket

Pants
Shako

Plume

Gloves

Vestee

Raincoat (not shown)

2. BLACK T-SHIRT

(to wear under uniform)
 

PROCEDURE

Your uniform is sorted by Jacket# - Memorize It!

1. Get Garment Bag: Jacket, Pants, Raincoat

2. Get Hat Box: Shako, Black Gloves

3. Make sure everything is in Bag & Box before you leave the school!

The contents of the Garment Bag & Hat Box are your responsibility until you return to school.

4. A Band Parent or Staff Member will give you a Plume and your Vestee right before your performance.

5. Upon returning to band room from any performance, your uniform must be Hung Up "Properly" and placed in the garment bag, on the proper rack, in the uniform room!

6. DO NOT LEAVE SHOES IN YOUR GARMENT BAG! TAKE THEM HOME TO CLEAN THEM! (They will make your uniform dirty, & smelly - this will make band moms unhappy.)
 

CARE and MAINTENANCE of the BAND UNIFORM

(From Your Band Handbook)

• While you are in uniform, you are constantly being observed. Your personal appearance and your actions are representative of you, your band, your school and your community. Your uniform is the single-most visible symbol of this band. You are responsible for its care and maintenance. If your uniform needs any repairs or adjustments, please report it to Mr. Britton or any member of the Uniform Committee.

• Your uniform is to be treated like your finest suit or dress. As we continue to establish a tradition of excellence, we must realize that the manner by which the band represents itself will either leave a positive or negative impression on the observer. Care of your uniform and your behavior while in uniform leads to establishing that tradition.

• The following are “NO-NO’s” while you are in uniform:
  1.  Eating any food that can stain the uniform fabric. This is at the discretion of Mr. Britton only.
  2.  Drinking soda or juices. WATER ONLY!
  3.  Sitting on dirty surfaces. Be sure the area is clean of anything that can stain or damage the uniform.
  4.  Spitting – Aside from being just nasty, it presents a poor self-image and is improper while in uniform.
  5. Swearing – This creates an irreversible negative impression and will lead to serious consequences.
  6. Running – Aside from performing your show, running can damage the seams of the uniform and projects a lack of
  control and dignity.
  7. Screaming – This also presents a negative image.

• RAIN/MUD
  1.  Pant cuffs should be rolled up
  2.  Move slowly as to not splash your uniform or others’
  3.  Wear the band raincoat as directed by the staff

• SHOES
  1.  SHOES ARE TO BE POLISHED BEFORE EVERY PERFORMANCE!!!
  If you think they are shiny enough, they aren’t. Make this a habit!
  2.  DO NOT LEAVE SHOES IN YOUR GARMENT BAG! TAKE THEM HOME TO CLEAN THEM!

• SHAKO (Hat)
  1.  Worn square on the head. NOT TILTED in ANY DIRECTION.
  2.  The plume must be straight up.
  3.  The strap rests gently against your bottom lip…NOT under your chin or in your mouth. This may feel odd at first but you will get used to it and it will feel natural.
  4.  When you are not wearing the shako, it must be carried the one and only proper way: Held squarely in the LEFT HAND with the index and middle fingers and thumb gently clasped on the brim. ALWAYS carry the shako this way when not wearing it.
  5.  Never wear your shako indoors.

• Other “UNI”FORMALITIES
  1.  For uniformity, longer hair will be pinned up. No hair should touch the back collar nor should any bangs be seen beneath the brim.
  2.  No rings, earrings, nose rings, bracelets, or watches in uniform. Necklaces must be removed or tucked into your T-shirt.
  3.  ALWAYS fold your pants along the crease.
  4.  ALWAYS keep your jacket on a hanger when it is not being worn.
  5.  Make sure your shako is properly and safely stored when not in use.

Once in uniform, you are in FULL UNIFORM

until we return to the Band Room.
 

As Individuals, We Can Do Great Things For Our Kids.
As a Group, We Can Do Amazing Things For Our Kids!!!