Band Uniform Care and Information
Very Important Please Read before laundering your uniform
1. Each Band Member is responsible for the uniform that is issued to you. Each piece has a number and that number is assigned to you. You must return the uniform that is assigned to you at the end of the year. You are responsible for any damage to the uniform. Do not use markers, tape or any kind of labels to put your name in the uniform. We will label your garment bag, hat and raincoat for you.
2. Band Members are not to alter their uniform. The Pants and Sleeves have snaps if they need taken up. We will do this for each band member at the beginning of the season. If they come out during washing please just re snap them. Pants should hit half way down the heel of the band shoe. No other alterations should be made to the uniform!
3. Do not apply hair spray or perfume unless the uniform is covered. Hair spray and perfume will damage the uniforms!
4. If a garment is damp from rain or perspiration, dry it thoroughly in an open area. Make sure the garment is fully dry before placing it in the garment bag or locker!
5. Treat stains immediately, generally sponge with cold water. Stains may be treated with Spray and Wash and other non-chlorine stain removers prior to washing. Never use any kind of bleach on the uniform.
6. Uniforms are to be machine washed not dry cleaned. Wash on a cold gentle / knit cycle. Use only non-chlorine detergent and never use fabric softener. Do not use a hot dryer setting!!!!! Dry on a cool setting and remove immediately from dryer and place on a hanger.
7. They require little ironing, but if you do need to iron them do not put the iron directly on the garment. Use a towel between the garment and iron. Too hot an iron directly on the fabric will melt it.
8. The Baldric (sash on the front) must be removed prior to washing. It is attached with snaps and Velcro. Wash with the zipper closed and the shoulder wings folded up. When storing the uniform these should also be folded up. Do not wash the gauntlets (wrist wings).
9. They wash up very nicely and should be washed when there is a lot of perspiration or stains. You cannot go the whole season without washing your uniform!!!! We will smell you!!!!!!
10. The grey band t-shirt must always be worn under the uniform. When it is cold, under armour is recommended, or a similar product, but still with the t-shirt. It must be white for under the jacket. You may not wear sweat shirts or pants, or jeans under the uniform.
11. If you keep your uniform in your band locker (not recommended), the locker MUST have a lock on it. Any uniform found in an unlocked locker will be removed and member will have to see Miss Marino to get it back.
12. If you have a uniform issue or need a repair, please see Mrs. Thompson at least 1/2 hour before roll call. Mrs. Thompson is in the uniform room before every performance.
Auxiliary Uniform Care and Information
1. Each Auxiliary Member is responsible for the uniform that is issued to you. Each piece has a number and that number is assigned to you. You must return the uniform that is assigned to you at the end of the year. You are responsible for any damage to the uniform. Do not use markers, tape or any kind of labels to put your name in the uniform. We will label your garment bag and raincoat for you.
2. Auxiliary members are not to alter their uniform. If you feel the uniform needs adjustment you need to speak to Mrs. Thompson.
3. Use clear deodorant and wear dress shields when perspiration is an issue. Do not apply hair spray or perfume unless the uniform is covered. Hair spray and perfume will damage the uniforms!
4. If a garment is damp from rain or perspiration, dry it thoroughly in an open area. Make sure the garment is fully dry before placing it in the garment bag or locker!
5. Treat stains immediately, generally sponge with cold water. Stains may be treated with Spray and Wash and other non-chlorine stain removers prior to washing. Never use any kind of bleach on the uniform.
6. NEVER DRY CLEAN OR IRON YOUR UNIFORM!!!!!!!!!
7. Always hand wash or machine wash on a hand wash or very gentle cycle in cold water using a non-clorine detergent. Lay flat to dry or dry on a cool dryer cycle until damp, then you can hang to finish drying. The uniforms wash up very nicely and should be washed when ther is a lot of perspiration.
8. Uniforms should be hung on a hanger and skirts should be hung with a skirt hanger inside out so there are not marks on the velvet. Do not fold your uniform and keep it in a duffle bag.
9. If you keep your uniform in your band locker (not recommended), the locker MUST have a lock on it. Any uniform found in an unlocked locker will be removed and member will have to see Miss Marino to get it back.
10. If you have a uniform issue or need a repair, please see Mrs. Thompson at least 1/2 hour before roll call. Mrs. Thompson is in the uniform room before every performance.
