Uniform Announcements

 

News From the Uniform Committee

 

It is that time of year again. Time to uniform the Concert Bands. Concert Band, Red and White Bands will be uniformed on their Block day, either Wednesday or Thursday. Winds Gentlemen will be fitted on Thursday during their block period. Don't forget to bring in your money for a bow tie and cummerbund if you need them. The bow ties are $5 this year as well as the cummerbund is $5. We will only hand them out to you if you pay for them first. Don't forget to get your White tuxedo shirt either. These can be purchased at Michael's (VOA shopping center) inexpensively. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Malinda Anderson at uniforms@lakotawestbands.org.

 

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 $10 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.