Clothing

Students will wear different clothing depending on the event (parade, football game, basketball game, concert performance) and the weather. Some of this clothing is provided by the student, some is purchased by the student from the Band Parent Association, and some is provided by the band.

Students will be fitted for marching uniforms early in the year and concert attire later in the year. After concert attire fittings, tuxedo pants and concert dresses will need to be hemmed by volunteers. See the volunteer opportunities page for information on how to help.

Required clothing

Student provided:

  • Khaki pants (not shorts or capris) for casual marching uniform.

  • Black crew socks (not ankle or no-show socks) for casual marching uniform, marching uniform, and tuxedo. It is recommended that a spare pair of socks be kept in student’s locker. The Band Parent Association does not provide socks to rent. If a student is in need of appropriate socks, they will incur a $5.00 fee to purchase socks.

  • For those wearing a tuxedo for concerts - white button up long sleeve dress shirt

  • For those wearing a dress for concerts - knee-high socks, long, black tights, or black nylons

  • For concert attire, students have the option to wear black dress shoes (Drillmaster shoes are fine)

Student owned, purchased from Band Parent Association at the beginning of the year:

  • Drillmasters (black marching shoes). Students may purchase used shoes or order new shoes. Used shoes vary in size and are on a first come/first serve basis. It is recommended that shoes be left in student’s locker. The Band Parent association does not have extra shoes to loan or rent.

  • Band polo

Band owned and kept in band room:

  • Marching uniform jumper

  • Marching uniform jacket (with collar, cape, and gauntlets)

  • Marching uniform hat (with plume)

  • Marching uniform gloves

  • Concert dress or tuxedo (jacket, pants, and bow tie, suspenders)

Clothing for different events

Below is the usual clothing for specific band events. The Band Director will make the ultimate decision on what is worn for each event.

Casual Marching Band Uniform

For parades and football games in warm weather, as decided by Band Director, students are to wear band polos, khaki pants (not shorts or capris), black crew socks (not ankle or no-show socks), and their Drillmaster shoes.

Marching Band Uniform

When required to wear their Band marching uniform, students are to wear their band polo, black crew socks, and Drillmaster shoes. Please do not wear denim pants under the jumper. Shorts, sweats, or athletic pants may be worn under the jumper. Jumper, jacket, and hat are provided by band and kept in band room.

If the unform does not fit properly, jumpers have adjustments on the shoulders straps to adjust inseam. Jumpers also have snaps inside legs to adjust leg lengths. Jackets have snaps inside the wrist openings to adjust sleeve lengths. If those adjustments are not enough, please ask for a new uniform.

Pep Band Attire

Attire should be casual but appropriate, such as school or band spirit wear, or blue and gold attire.

Concert Attire

For concert performances, students will either wear a tuxedo or a dress.

Students wearing a tuxedo for concerts will need a white long sleeve button up dress shirt (clean and pressed/ironed), black crew socks (not ankle or no-show socks), and black dress shoes (Drillmaster/marching shoes are fine). Students should bring home white shirt after their performance for washing and pressing/ironing. Tuxedo jacket, tuxedo pants, suspenders, and bow tie are provided by band and kept in band room. See example here

Students wearing dresses for concerts will need black dress shoes (Drillmaster/marching shoes are fine) and knee-high socks, long, black tights, or black nylons. Leggings are not permitted. Dress is provided by band and kept in band room. Please no high heels.

Veteran’s Day Concert

This concert takes place during the school day. Students should arrive to school in nice clothing, preferably black and white. No gym shoes/jeans/sweatpants. Skirts should be ankle/floor length.