FAQs

Summer uniforms are the red TMB polo (tucked in), black khaki shorts, short black socks, and Dinkles/Prowlers. Hair longer than shoulder length must be braided. 

The shirt students will wear under uniforms will be specified the week of the event. Long black socks and long hair up in a braid is required. Depending on the weather, students may layer underneath the uniform for colder events. Jeans should not be worn under full uniform.

All piercings/jewlery should be covered up or removed before any Tecumseh Marching Band event. Nail polish must be removed. Hair can be dyed, but must be a natural color. Band members may not wear makeup.

Band members should bring their instrument, music, and dot cards. Guard should have their flags and dot cards. All students are required to bring their OWN water. Bug spray and sunscreen are encouraged.

Dress appropriately for the weather. Clothes should adhere to the school dress code. Do not wear jeans or other restrictive clothing. Avoid dark colors. Members should wear gym shoes. Absolutely NO sandals or boots. Vans and Converse should be avoided as well. They provide no arch support and can lead to injury.

Refer to this link for the best shoe choices: dci.org/static/recommended-shoe-list-for-marching-musicians 

Our Marching Band Handbook contains all of the information on this page and more! Click the red link in this description or visit the Resources tab to view our handbook!

Call time is the time we have chosen to meet before an event. It gives students ample time to get instruments, music, and uniforms together before departing for the event. Event time is the time that the event the band is in is taking place. An example would be 5:30 call time for a 7:00 football game.

If students would like to buy food and drink at a concession stand during an event, $10 will be enough. Some band competitions may be selling t-shirts and other items, so bring some extra money if you'd like to buy band swag!