Marching Band Uniform Information

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 on hangers labeled with the student's name.

Shoes, gloves, and black socks should be kept together, and transported between home and school by the student.

We recommend students buy a second set of gloves ($3). Gloves tend to get heavily soiled during games, so it's nice to have a spare pair. Students with hair longer than the collar will need to pull it up under the hat.

Uniform Costs

Your marching band deposit covers coat, gauntlets and  pants, 1 pair of gloves, your assigned hat, and the cleaning fees for the coat and pants. It does not cover shoes ,practice shirts or extra gloves. Students must also have marching band practice tee shirts for night practices and mini camps.

Please pay for uniform orders with check payable to Highland Band Boosters. Include student name and # on all checks.

Prices are as follows:

• Shoes: $40. 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: $7 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 before performances.

Concert Bands I and II Performance Dress

Girls

• One of the following:
  • Black Slacks, Socks & Dress Shoes with HHS Band Polo.
  • All Black Skirt & Black Dress Shoes with HHS Band Polo. (Black Nylons required.)
  • No Flip Flops or Tennis/Running/Casual Shoes of any kind.
  • No Large or Obnoxious jewelry.
  • Sandals must be dressy and black.

Boys

• Black Slacks, Socks & Dress Shoes with HHS Band Polo
• Black Belt.
• No Tennis/Running/Casual Shoes or Flip Flops.

Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Performance Dress

Girls

• Black Dress Purchased Through the School Organization. The cost for the dress is $75.
• Black Control Top 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 $25.00.

Jazz Band Performance Dress

Jazz White

Girls

• One of the following:
  • Black Slacks, Socks & Dress Shoes with HHS Band Polo.
  • All Black Skirt & Black Dress Shoes with HHS Band Polo. (Black Nylons required.)
  • No Flip Flops or Tennis/Running/Casual Shoes of any kind.
  • No Large or Obnoxious jewelry.
  • Sandals must be dressy and black.

Boys

• Black Slacks, Socks & Dress Shoes with HHS Band Polo
• Black Belt.
• No Tennis/Running/Casual Shoes or Flip Flops.

Jazz Teal & Black

Girls

• Black Dress Purchased Through the School Organization. The cost for the dress is $75.
• Black Control Top 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 $25.00.

Heat and Sun Safety

Protective Clothing

Mr. Bennett and students model proper dress for those long, hot practices in the summer Arizona sun. Good choices include:

• a wide-brim hat
• sunglasses
• a normal, unaltered t-shirt or a more stylish light, collared shirt
• shorts
• tennis shoes that lace or tie (no flip flops, sandals, or unlaced shoes, because proper marching technique can only be learned with the proper foot wear)

Students must follow school dress code while in rehearsals.

Sunscreen

Use broad-spectrum sunscreens whose active ingredients block UVA and UVB rays. The Sun Protective Factor (SPF) should be a minimum of 30.

Sunscreens should be used every day, including cloudy days. They should be applied liberally and evenly before going out into the sun and should be applied every 2 hours, especially after heavy sweating. Don't forget to do your lips, ears, scalp, hands, nose, feet and the backs of your neck and legs.

Hydration

Bring plenty of water, and drink before, during and after your outdoor activity: 1-2 cups 2 to 3 hours before your activity, every 15-20 minutes during your activity, and after your activity. The following are warning signs of significant dehydration; they may also indicate more serious conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which require immediate medical attention.

• Noticeable thirst
• Muscle cramps
• Weakness
• Decreased performance
• Difficulty paying attention
• Headache
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Lightheaded feeling or dizziness

Speak up if you feel ill. Don't become a victim of the heat.