Band members are responsible for providing and caring for their own Black Dinkles, socks and white gloves.  Black Dinkles may be ordered at the time of the uniform fitting.  

Shoes and boots must be cleaned and polished for every performance. 

Gloves should always be WHITE! Bleach them to keep them white! New ones are always available in the Band Office for $4.

Uniform Requirements

Each Band member will be assigned a uniform for the duration of each marching season. Uniforms will be stored in the Band Room. Students will arrive wearing their Summer Uniform and change into and out of uniforms at the School in the provided changing areas before and after each performance.

Uniform pieces: 

• Pants­ must be zipped and buttoned. Straps must be worn at correct height. 

• Jackets­ must be zipped all the way with all appropriate buttons/snaps done. 

• Dinkles must be black and clean. 

• Socks­ must be solid black and Crew Length. 

• Gloves­ must be clean and white. 

  • First pair is included in the Rookie/New Member Fees

  • Additional and replacement gloves will cost $4.

• Parka­ worn in inclement weather. 

  • When worn, parka should be snapped up all the way.

• Hat­ should be secure on head and down in the front so that the bottom of the brim is even with the eyebrows. 

  • Do not carry your hat by its strap. 

• Plume ­will be passed out at performances and returned when coming off the field. They should be treated with care. Plumes will not be worn in the rain and must stay dry.

Hair requirements: 

• All of your hair must be neat and inside your hat. 

  • If hair touches shoulder, it must be pulled up into the hat.

  • No loose hair hanging out. 

  • Hair must remain pulled up whenever in uniform, even when hat is not worn. 

• Should any hair dye bleed on to any part of your uniform, you will be charged for its cleaning and/or replacement.

• Auxiliary must have hair neat for performances as dictated by Advisor. 

• Hair accessories should all be Blue, Black, Grey, or White, or match the individual’s hair color. 

• Any facial hair must be neatly kept 

Jewelry: 

• No flashy jewelry is to be worn in uniform. 

  • Earrings should be studs.

  • Facial piercings need to have understated jewelry that match skin or uniform.

  • No necklaces or bracelets. 

  • Please wait until after the season is over if you plan to acquire new piercings. 

• Watches may be worn in uniform but hidden as best as possible.

Makeup/Nail polish 

• Make­up should be minimal and modest (at director’s discretion). No lipstick. 

• Glitter should be kept to the cheek bone. Silver/clear glitter is acceptable all season. Pink glitter can be worn in October. Director reserves the right to have you wash it off if it gets out of hand.

• Auxiliary will wear makeup as specified by the Advisor. 

Under Uniform: 

• Blue band shirt (Summer Uniform)

• Black shorts (Summer Uniform)

• When the weather gets cold layering is encouraged. 

  • No jeans 

  • No turtlenecks 

Miscellaneous: 

• Uniforms are to be hung up properly. 

  • When hanging the jacket, the number should be visible on the hanger. 

  • Pants should be hung inseam to inseam, so that the creases line up. 2. Hat boxes are only for storing HATS. (We don’t call them “hat­glove­spat­and­dirty­black­sock boxes”).

• New gloves are available for purchase in the Band Office before every performance. 

Inspection Requirements: 

• Be in your spot at the designated time. 

• Wear uniform as outlined above. All pieces must be worn for inspection. 

• Instrument should be clean and in good working order.