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
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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).
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Concert band students will
wear a black vest, white tuxedo shirt, black
marching band pants, black marching shoes,
black socks and black bow tie.
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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.
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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.)
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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:
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Everyone in marching band
will wear their marching band pants and marching
shoes.
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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.
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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:
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No visible jewelry
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No sleeveless shirts, tank
tops, beaters, etc. You must wear a t-shirt
with sleeves.
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You must wear black socks
that cover your ankles – no shorties.
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Hair that is longer than your
collar must be tucked into your hat.
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If the weather is chilly or
wet, bring your parka.
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Everyone is expected to hang
their uniform properly.
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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!
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Arrive in plenty of time
to get your uniform from the rack and get dressed.
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Bring everything you need
for the game or competition i.e. hat, gloves,
black socks, shoes, parka (if needed) and instrument.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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