Uniform Announcements

 

March 17th News From the Uniform Committee

 

Opening Day Parade for the Reds

 

     In preparation for the Opening Day Parade for the Reds,  I will be at the school on March 31, at 6:45am for those who would like to pick up their hats before school for the parade.  I will be in the uniform room the whole morning for any last minute problems.

     All uniforms, ALL BANDS, will be turned in for the year at the May 19th concert.  The only thing that is NOT turned in is your bow tie and cumberbun and white tux shirt. PLEASE  make sure that you wear something under your uniform that night.  You will not be allowed to leave with any part of the uniform that night.  Any Seniors wishing to donate black shoes may do so that night also.  Please leave them in the uniform room in a plastic bag marked donation. I will deal with them later.

Fitting Days for 2008 Marching Band

   This year fitting day for the 2008 marching band will be July 24 and July 25. Brass and Percussion on the 24th and woodwinds on the 25th.  Times for each section will be posted closer to the fitting days.  Anyone who is able to help on these days please cantact Malinda Anderson @ malindap1@netzero.net or uniforms@lakotawestbands.org.  Times for volunteers will more thatn likely be 8:30am-1:30pm.  If you can only stay for part of the time, let me know and we will work it out.  I need about 15 people each day.  Thanks in advance for your help.

Uniform commitee:

     We are looking for a few good people to join our ranks. I have quite a few Senior Moms graduating and although we wish them well,  we NEED help.  We attend all home foootball games(free),Run fitting days, Attend all competitions, Uniform all bands( including concert bands)and help on concert nights. We also repair and hem unifors and clean parkas.  There are a variety of ways that you can help.  Just let me know your time committment and I will place you where we can use you.  I am also looking to retire from the uniform committee in 2 years so will be looking to train someone for the job.  If you are interested in this, PLEASE let me know and we can talk. If you know of any Freshman parents who would like to get involved and get to know their childrens friends,  this is the perfect way.  Send them to me.  Thanks in advance for your help.

Malinda Anderson
Uniform Committee

 

 

December 3 News From the Uniform Committee

 

Rose Parade Uniform Information

 

Please turn in your Parkas to the uniform room ASAP. I need to clean them and then pack them. So the sooner you can turn them in the better. PLEASE DO NOT clean them yourself. Some of the Parkas need to be dry cleaned because it has a different material in the hood. I will sort them and clean them. Please turn them in to the uniform room NOW!

 

Mr. Snyder would like all the band members to march in their black shoes and their shako's at practices on December 5 and 12. Therefore, the band members should not turn in their shako's until after practice on December 12. At this time we will have a big shoe shining party. Everyone will shine their shoes and turn them into Mrs. Anderson. At the smae time, they will need to turn in their shako's with their black t-shirt, black socks, and black gloves in the box. Mrs Anderson spoke with the Sousa section and explained how she will pack their things. So they know what and when to bring their things. Anyone that has turned in their shakos already, thank you. You can either leave them in the uniform room so they are there when you need them or you can take them back home and turn them in on December12. Any questions???? Please contact Malinda Anderson at 856-8445 or uniforms@lakotawestbands.org.

 

Thank you,
Malinda Anderson
Uniforrm committee

 

Concert Bands

 

• Symphonic Winds: Ladies will wear their dress, pearls, black closed-toe dress shoes and black hosiery.  The cost of the dress (including pearls) is $60, payable to the “Lakota West Upbeat Club.”  The ladies will be notified when the dresses have been hemmed and are available to be picked up. Gentlemen will wear a tuxedo, white tuxedo shirt, black bow tie and cummerbund, black dress shoes and black socks.

• Red and White Symphonic band students will wear their jacket, black marching band shoes, black marching band pants, white tuxedo shirt, black socks, bow tie and cummerbund (red for the white band students, and black for the red band students).

• Concert band students will wear a black vest, white tuxedo shirt, black marching band pants, black marching shoes, black socks and black bow tie.

• There is a charge this year of $11 for the bow tie and cummerbund.  Checks should be made out to “Lakota West Upbeat Club.”  Payment is due on the day of fitting when you receive your bow tie and cummerbund.

• There are bow ties available for $4 for concert band students. (If the tuxedo shirt you purchase comes with a black bow tie, you may wear that.)

• Students who are not in marching band will be issued a pair of black marching band pants. They should wear black closed-toe dress shoes.

 

Also, for everyone except the ladies in winds:

 

• Everyone in marching band will wear their marching band pants and marching shoes.

• Everyone will need to purchase a white tuxedo shirt (not a regular white dress shirt). Tuxedo shirts are available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby and some men’s clothing stores.

• Everyone needs to wear plain black socks – no shortie socks; the socks must cover your ankles.

 

Marching Firebirds

 

We want all Lakota West Marching Firebirds to look their best. Some things to remember when wearing your uniform:

 

• No visible jewelry

• No sleeveless shirts, tank tops, beaters, etc. You must wear a t-shirt with sleeves.

• You must wear black socks that cover your ankles – no shorties.

• Hair that is longer than your collar must be tucked into your hat.

• If the weather is chilly or wet, bring your parka.

• Everyone is expected to hang their uniform properly.

• You need to bring your hat (in the box), black marching band shoes, black socks, and gloves to every event.  If you forget your socks or gloves, we will have extras available that we can sell to you.

 

How to Keep the Uniform Committee Happy!

 

• Arrive in plenty of time to get your uniform from the rack and get dressed.

• Bring everything you need for the game or competition i.e. hat, gloves, black socks, shoes, parka (if needed) and instrument.

• You must wear a T-shirt under your uniform for games or competitions. PLEASE, no spaghetti strap tank tops girls. If you are found without a shirt, you will be fined $5.00, which is the cost of dry cleaning your jacket.

• Remember where you hung your uniform and/or placed your instrument on the uniform bus. There are numbers but they don’t correspond with our uniform number. Check the bags for the correct numbers.

• When we return to school, immediately remove your properly hung uniform to the rack in the band or uniform room. This is YOUR responsibility. If you aren’t returning on the bus you must arrange to have a friend remove your uniform and hang it up.

• REMEMBER - there will be fines for not hanging your uniform properly or leaving your uniform and/or accessories on the bus or in the band room. There will also be a fee for borrowing black socks or Dinkles. If you forget your gloves, we will sell you a new pair. This cost will come out of your additional uniform fee.

 

We think that The Marching Firebirds are the best looking band on the field or in competition. It’s up to all of you to respect your uniforms and accessories and keep them in good condition. It’s the Uniform Committee’s job to help you accomplish this.