Marching Band Uniform Information
Please contact Robyn Flynn to schedule a fitting appointment or if you have questions about uniforms. Click Here for a schedule of uniform fitting dates and times.
What does it mean to be "In Uniform?"
The uniform consists of several pieces:
- Coat and sash
- Shoulder cord
- Pants (suspender-style)
- Dinkles (shiny patent leather shoes)
- Gloves (white)
- Hat
Uniform Storage
The uniforms stay "on campus" at the high school; this allows us to keep them cleaner, which will extend the life of the uniforms. The uniforms are kept in a garment bag, labeled with the student's name. (Graduating seniors are given the garment bag as a momento).
Shoes, gloves, and black socks should be kept in a shoebag, and transported between home and school by the student.
We recommend a shoe bag ($10) and a second set of gloves ($3). A shoe bag will extend the life of the uniform garment bag. Gloves tend to get heavily soiled during games, so it's nice to have a spare pair in your uniform bag, in case you didn't remember to take the original set home to get them washed. Students with hair longer than the collar will need to pull it up under the hat. Doorags, hairnets, etc. should remain in their garment bag.
Uniform Costs
Your marching band deposit covers coat/sash/cord, pants, 1 pair of gloves, your assigned hat, and the cleaning fees for the coat and pants. It does not cover shoes, a shoe bag, extra gloves, and hair accessories that might be needed. New band members must purchase a uniform bag, shoes, and a shoe bag; these items can be purchased at the uniform fitting. Students must also have marching band practice tee shirts for all practices. Please pay with check payable to Highland Band Boosters. Include student name and # on all checks.
Prices are as follows:
- Dinkles (shoes): $35. If your student needs shoes, they will be sized at their uniform fitting but they will NOT receive their shoes until September prior to the first uniformed marching show.
- Practice tee shirts: $5 each
- Gloves: $3. Each student will receive one pair of gloves (paid for in your uniform fee) and can purchase additional pairs for $3 throughout the season (from the really swell uniform ladies).
- Shoe bag: $10
- Uniform bag: $20
- Doo-rag: $3 (this keeps longer hair contained under hat)
Concert Bands I and II and Symphonic Band Performance Dress
Girls
One of the following:
- Black Slacks, Socks and Dress Shoes with White Blouse.
- All Black Dress or Dress with a Black bottom and White top with Black Dress Shoes. (Black Nylons required.)
- Black Skirt and Dress Shoes with White Blouse. (Black Nylons required.)
Please note the following:
- No Flip Flops or Tennis Shoes of any kind.
- No Large or Obnoxious jewelry.
- Sandals must be dressy and black.
Boys
- Black Slacks, Socks and Dress Shoes with a white button down the front dress shirt. (Long sleeve.)
- Black Belt.
- Neck Tie. (No Bow Ties or Obnoxious Ties.)
No Polo Shirts or Tennis Shoes.
Wind Ensemble Performance Dress
Girls
- Black Dress Purchased Through the School Organization. The cost for the dress is $75.
- Opaque Black Nylons
- Full Slip
- Black Dress Shoes
Boys
- White Tux Shirt
- Black Socks
- Black Dress Shoes
- Tuxedo Jacket and Pants. These will be fitted and checked out at the beginning of the concert season. The tuxedo fee is $20.00.
Jazz Band Performance Dress
Girls
- Black Dress Slacks, Socks, and Dress Shoes
- Jazz Band Polo
Boys
- Black Dress Slacks, Socks, and Dress Shoes
- Jazz Band Polo