Uniform

Uniform Fitting

• Who: All students in the Marching Band

• When: Uniform fitting is scheduled during the Band Camp in summer.

• Where: In the Band Room (Rm 103).

• Please watch this Uniform Fitting Training Video!

• How: Parent coordinators will help you find your sizes of the top & bottom, hang them inside a cloth bag, and give you a duffel bag with a hat + a pair of gloves.

• Used Shoes: There might be some used Marching Shoes in the Band Room that are for sale at a cheap price, although most of them are there for you to find out the best matched sizes. Please ask the coordinators for help if needed.

• You are responsible for preparing your own Marching Shoes and Socks.

• **Color Guard please contact your coach for costume fitting options and accessory requirements.

Marching Uniforms

• Uniform: Blue

• Shako: Blue for Varsity, White for JV

• Plumes: New for Varsity, Old for JV

• Marching Shoes: White

• Socks: Pure White crew socks

• White Gloves

• *Blue Beret for Violins and Sousaphones only

*Marching Shoes & Socks are only used during Band Review Competitions. 

*Must be ready by the end of August*

*Color Guard please ask your coach for requirements*

Marching Shoes

• Requirements:

  • Your shoes must be WHITE MARCHING SHOES, not any other types of shoes that "look like" marching shoes. 

  • Please avoid glossy surfaced shoes as they are hard to maintain. NO Athletic Shoes or Dress Shoes. 

  • If you wear used shoes, make sure they are super clean & in great shape. Anything cracked, torn or discolored should NOT be used.

• Where to buy Marching Shoes (Marching Band Only)

  • Marching Shoes are NOT sold in local stores. 

  • Please make sure to order online at least three weeks in advance to avoid delay in delivery. 

  • Uncertain about the sizes? Please ask your kid to try the used shoes in the band room, and write down the brand/model/sizes. Please note that the shoes are unisex and labeled with two sizes, M for boys & W for girls.

• Sample Websites for Marching Shoes (*we are not affiliated with or endorsing any of them)

  • bandshoesonline.com

  • bandoshoes.com 

  • bandshoppe.com

  • Fred J. Miller 

  • Peacocks Marching World 

  • Dinkles.com

  • Amazon.com, etc. 

• Sample Marching Shoes brand/model (*in random order): 

  • Dinkles Glide, Dinkles Vanguard

  • DSI MTX

  • DrillMasters

  • Bando

Marching Socks

• White Socks for Marching Band

  • Check this sample image of Marching Socks. It is easy to get them at Amazon or Walmart/Target.

  • Socks must be pure white, long tubes, without any logos or colored heels. 

  • NO ankle socks. NO grey toes/heels.

Updated for Season 2025-26

Our uniform racks are color coded, based on the colors of the rainbow. Student rosters will be posted in the band room and on the black hair station. Please note that the uniform number might be different from the number you were assigned during band camp, so please double check on the chart posted in the band room & on the hair station. Remembering your bag number and rack color before band review will make your life easier.

Varsity Marching Band:

• Red: 1-46

• Yellow: 47-92

• Green: 93-101 ~ shared with all color guard uniforms.

JV Marching Band:  

• Blue: 139-184

• Purple: 185-232

• White: 233-254

Note: Varsity Green Rack (the 3rd rack) is shared with all color guard uniforms.

Varsity Color Guard:

• Pastel Pink: 102-118

JV Color Guard:

• Pastel green: 119-137

Tips & Resources

• Get Your Irvington Blue Crew T-shirts: 

  • Get your Blue Crew T-shirts (both white and blue) on the Maze Day! 

  • The white T-shirt is recommended for Band Review trips as the undershirt. 

  • The Blue T-shirt is great for Band Camp, Spirit Days, Rallies, Pep band, and more.

• How to hang up the uniforms in the bag (Video) 

  • Make sure to watch this video on how to hang up your uniform correctly. It is a very informative video done by our alumni, Andrew Witty and Winnie Hsiao. 

• How to put your hair in a bun (Video) for Shakos only

  • Students with long hair, if you are wearing shakos, please make sure to make your hair into a flat bun and neatly pinned up and no stray hair out. Please watch this demo video made by our Alumni Laura and make sure that your hair bun is neatly pinned up with no stray hair out. Use the spiral bobby pins if you prefer. 

• How to Wear Your Beret (Violins & Sousaphones only):

  • Your beret should be pushed off to one side instead of looking like a shower cap. Check this sample image.

  • Please learn from this demo video! You are recommended to do two side braids an then pin the two braids closely to their head. Do NOT make a bun because it will push the beret upward.

• No Earrings Allowed

  • Students are not allowed to wear earrings during the band review competitions. If they cannot take earrings off, make sure it is hidden under a spot band-aid.

• Clothes Hanger Buckles: We have installed silicone buckles to the clothes hanger hooks to help secure them during transportation. Please handle with care. When taking your uniform from the rack,  gently pull the end of the buckles off the hook to unbuckle. When returning your uniform, gently pull the end of the buckles to attach to the hook and make sure it is secured.

• Shoe Check: Your shoes are an important part of our image presented to the judges. At the formation zone and pre-competition silent zone, please make sure to check your shoes to make sure they are tied neatly and spotless clean. Our water cart leaders are carrying small cubes of cleaning sponge that works great with a little bit of water. Please be responsible and find a volunteer for help.

• Uniform Care: All uniforms should be hang up correctly to avoid wrinkles before returned to the Color Coded Racks. No uniforms should be left on the bus or table/chair before students head out to awards. If your pants have a loose hem, please report to the uniform volunteer asap to get help. 

• NEW: General Concert Attires:

  • • Starting Fall 2024, Black dress shirts/blouse (no high neck) 

    • Black dress pants 

    • Black dress shoes

    • Black dress socks (*Girls don't need to wear socks if they wear heels/flats)

    • Black skirt/dress of good length is fine too 

• Field Shows & Pep Band at IHS Football Games:

  • • Field Show: All black

    • Pep Band ~ TBA

• Concert Bands at Band Review Trips: 

  • • Depending on the schedule, sometimes there is not enough time to change clothes after marching, so the band may be asked to play music in the marching uniform. Please watch for specific instructions.

• There are uniform inspections at band reviews, and they are an important part of the competition scores. 

• Sometimes judges would even walk into the group at the starting line to inspect each marcher's jackets/pants/shoes/beret/shakos closely. 

• The Marching Uniform need to be spotlessly clean, unwrinkled, and all hair needs to be neatly hidden inside the beret/shako. 

• NO jewelry or earrings allowed. For earring studs that cannot be removed, a small piece of band-aid or skin-color tape will need to be used to cover them.

• Marching Socks must be pure WHITE for both JV & Varsity. Please NO grey toes as the color will show when kids' heels lift up. NO ankle socks.

• More details will be communicated before the first band review of each season.

Color Guard ( JV & Varsity )

• Please contact Coach Toro (jtoro45@gmail.com) for details about the uniforms, shoes, socks, leggings, make up, etc.

• Please do NOT buy Marching Shoes. 

Sample Packing List for Marching Band Students

• Instrument (polished)

• Marching Band

• • White Marching Shoes (no stains or cracks)

  • Pure White Socks (no grey heels)

  • White Gloves (washed clean)

  • White Shako for JV

  • Blue Shako for Varsity

  • Beret for Violin and Sousaphones only (washed clean)

  • Duffle bag (large enough to fit in the shako and shoes, etc)

  • Wear Irvington blue crew T-shirts as the under layer (white or blue)

  • Bring your duffle bag with a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, cash, cell phone, jacket, etc.

  • Hair MUST BE DONE before coming Saturday morning!  NO earrings.

Concert Competitions

• Concert Attire: All Black (starting Fall 2024)

  • Black shirt/blouse,

  • Black pants/skirts,

  • Black dress shoes,

  • Black socks.

  • Black Tie.

  • Full black dress is ok.

• Music sheets for concerts

• If you play two different instruments (one for marching and one for concert), bring/load both and necessary supplies (e.g., mallet sets for percussions, highchair for the bass clarinet, etc.)

• Bring extra reeds, cork grease, valve oil, etc.