UniformS

Uniforms are meant to convey a sense of unity and professionalism within the ensembles. Any student appearing for a performance out of uniform will have their "Lifelong Learning" grade for that performance docked. If the offense is egregious enough, directors reserve the right to send the student home to change or may prevent them from performing.

CHORUS & CONCERT BAND CONCERT ATTIRE

In order to minimize the possibility of concert dress that is inappropriate, we give students three options from which they can choose. These uniform options MUST be ordered through the Music Dept. in order to ensure consistency.

OPTION 1: Black Dress

Prices vary by year, but are generally around the $80 price point.

NOTE: Students must supply their own matte BLACK flats (shoes).

OPTION 2: Black Blouse / Palazzo Pants

Prices vary by year, but are generally around the $60 price point.

NOTE: Students must supply their own matte BLACK flats (shoes).

OPTION 3: Black Shirt & Pants w/ Red Tie

Prices vary by year, but are generally around the $60 price point.

NOTE: Students must supply their own matte BLACK dress shoes as well as BLACK socks.

MARCHING BAND

INSTRUMENTALIST UNIFORMS: Formal look is larger of the two, the other is the informal look.

Students MUST provide the following items to use with these uniforms:

black socks
dark black base layer

COLORGUARD UNIFORMS: The formal uniform is used during pre-game and parades.

Students MUST purchase the following items to use with these uniforms:

SUPER DRILLMASTER MARCHING SHOES (Instrumentalists)

STYLEPLUS BALANCE GUARD SHOES (Colorguard)

NOTE: Generally, for colorguard and drum majors there is a show-specific costume that is designed to align with the halftime show theme. For colorguard, a fee is charged that covers a portion of that cost along with the cost of silks. Instrumentalists may be asked to purchase or provide some small costuming element to adorn their uniform. Drum majors usually priovide their own costume or work with the department to obtain suitable costuming.

Uniform Regulations

FOR ALL ENSEMBLES

Uniforms for all ensembles are to be worn in an appropriate fashion. Uniform inspection will be administered by section leaders and/or Directors before performances and other public appearances. Any inconsistencies with the dress code and/or uniform regulations must be remedied before a student will be allowed to perform with the ensemble.

Members are required to wear the complete uniform while in public. The wearing of a partial uniform is not permitted, unless instructed to do so by the directors.
Facial hair should be trimmed and neat.
Keep uniforms clean, wrinkle-free, and hung neatly on a hanger whenever they are not being worn.
Make sure any uniform problems are taken care of before arriving for a performance! There is no time to find uniform parts and make alterations at the last minute!

FOR MARCHING BAND

Regulations for "ALL ENSEMBLES" apply to marching band as well.
The majority of your uniform will be provided for you. Keep track of all uniform parts issued to you. You are responsible for their care and upkeep. Contact "uniform parents" with any problems immediately. The cost of replacement for any damaged or lost uniform part that has been assigned will be assessed to you at the current going rate as communicated to us by the uniform manufacturer.
There are certain parts of the uniform that YOU are responsible for purchasing. See the current year Startup Fee Sheet for required items based on section as well as current costs. If at any time these items are lost or deemed to be at "end of life" you must purchase a replacement.
Winds/Percussion: Calf-length or longer black socks are to be worn with clean black marching shoes.
No visible jewelry other than a single stud in each ear may be worn while in uniform.
Sunglasses may only be worn with permission of the directors.
Long hair must be worn up in the aussie (hat) - when used.
The only permissible headwear in uniform is the uniform aussie, beret, or other officially designated headwear. Nothing else shall be worn visibly on the head by band members unless approved by the staff.
Raincoats will be issued to each member as needed. No other outerwear is permitted during performance without the permission of the directors.
ALTERATIONS TO THE UNIFORM OF ANY KIND ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHOUT THE EXPLICIT PERMISSION OF A DIRECTOR! Any alterations must be performed professionally and in such a manner as to not render the uniform unusable for future students. In general, alterations will be arranged by a representative of the Department.
All uniforms must be kept at school and will be checked periodically for compliance with these regulations.
Certain elements of the uniform can ONLY be professionally dry-cleaned. Please DO NOT wash any part of your uniform unless instructed to do so by a Director or uniform parent.
Informal Uniforms may be worn for certain performances as deemed appropriate by the Directors. These uniforms will be defined within a reasonable time prior to the performance and adherence to the defined uniform is expected.

FOR CONCERT BAND

Regulations for "ALL ENSEMBLES" apply to concert band as well.

FOR CHORUS

Regulations for "ALL ENSEMBLES" apply to chorus as well.

FOR OTHER ENSEMBLES

Regulations for "ALL ENSEMBLES" apply to these ensembles as well.
If not otherwise covered by a "blanket" ensemble whose dress code is already known, the uniform of any other ensemble

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