All marching band students are required to wear:

• Plain white T-shirt for rehearsals

• Black athletic shorts preferred for rehearsals 

• Black "BAND" shirts and black shorts underneath their marching band uniforms during football games and competitions

• Black socks that go above the ankle

• Black Drillmaster marching shoes (See Marching/Guard Shoe Order above)

• All students with long hair must have it pulled back in 2 braided ponytails.

• No jewlery allowed during show performance.

• Painted fingernails and hair dye is discouraged during competition season.  Additionally, hair dye and heavy makeup will stain uniforms.  Please talk to Uniform Crew if accomodations are needed. 

All colorguard students are required to wear:

• Black "BAND" shirts and black shorts or long pants during football games and competitions

• Tan StylePlus Releve color guard shoes (See Marching/Guard Shoe Order above)

• No jewlery allowed during show performance.

• Hair and makeup should be styled cohesively with the other guard members.

Students must be on time for all events

• • Tardy deadlines will be given for each event

Students will change into their uniforms at the school

• • Uniform bags will remain at the school

Stand Etiquette

• • Students are assigned seats and are required to stay in them for the entire game

  • Students are not allowed to eat while in uniform in the stadium seats

  • Band boosters and family typically sit near the band, but do not mix with the student block in the bleachers

  • Performance time is QUIET TIME

  • When a football player from either team is injured on the field, the Marching Band will stand up in silence until the player is back on their feet.  No music is played at this time. 

·       Please wear a Band Booster shirt or other MPHS Lionheart merch, if possible.

·       Boosters walking into the stadium early with the assembled marching band “should” be allowed into the game for free.  This is at the discretion of the school's football booster organization; home or away.  Always be cooperative and prepared to pay with the GoFan app, if asked. 

·       If arriving at the game after kickoff, full ticket price will be required through the GoFan app.  Pre-purchasing is advised.

·       Boosters and other band guests will sit near the band, but do not mix with the students in the “BAND” section of the bleachers.  Try to limit distractions, as students must remain alert during the game for the Drum Major and Director instructions.

·       Boosters try to sit together in a section near the band to show organized school spirit.  This is a great opportunity to meet and visit with other Boosters!

·       Boosters will stand quietly while our band is performing their show on the field.  Same rules apply at away games, during other bands’ performances, out of a show of respect.

·       Boosters have the same etiquette expectations as band students with language, behavior and sportsmanship during the game. Please represent MPHS proudly.

·       Away Games:  All students must ride the school bus back to MPHS with the band, unless given written permission from the Director 24 hours in advance, even if a parent/guardian attends the away game.  This is a TUHSD policy.

·       Students are not allowed to eat while in uniform, as they need to stay clean for the whole season.  If you provide snacks or concessions for your student, (emergency only) please wait until after half time when we will not be in full uniform.  Limited to dry snacks without sauce or colored powder residue.  Clear liquids only; water is preferred.

·       Any Booster available to help pre-game should meet in the band room at the same call time as students, unless otherwise communicated.