Uniforms

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UNIFORM INFORMATION

Yes...Big Mac Band uniforms deserve their very own webpage....they are THAT important to this organization. Below you will find all the information you ever wanted to know about the CMHS Big Mac Band Uniform. Be proud of it, take care of it, and wear it with pride.

UNIFORM FITTINGS

Uniforms will be issued to the band members and auxiliaries during the 4th of July practices.

AUXILIARIES:

                    Majorettes             9 AM, Monday, June 27, 2011
                    Flags                     10 AM, Monday, June 27, 2011
                    Canonettes          11 AM, Monday, June 27, 2011

BAND:

                    Returning Band Members Only            No morning fittings, Tuesday, June 28, 2011            or        6PM-8PM
                    Freshman Members A-L                        9AM-12PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2011                      or        6PM-8PM
                    Freshman Members M-Z                       9AM-12PM, Thursday, June 30, 2011                           or        6PM-9PM

Fittings will be in the "dungeon" located under the auditorium stage.

*****MONIES DUE FOR THE SHIRTS, SHOES, ETC. ARE DUE BEFORE BAND CAMP*****

Please direct any questions regarding uniforms/concert attire to Dr. Kathy Weldy 724-745-1270.

UNIFORM REPAIRS

Uniforms require frequent changes such as hemming the pants, shortening or lengthening the sleeves, and replacing lost buttons. Although minor alterations, they are to be done by the uniform committee. Please do not have your son/daughter’s uniform altered in any way. If you are able to help the committee with alterations, please let Dr. Weldy know. The band jumpsuit has proven to be challenging, as the bottom hems of the pants are being destroyed when they are too long. Please check the leg length frequently and let us know if there is a problem. Any uniform that requires extensive repair, such as restoration of the bottom leg of the uniform or tear of the uniform, may be subject to a fee of $25 for the restoration, payable to the boosters.

UNIFORM REPLACEMENT COSTS

Uniforms are property of the Canon McMillan School District. (Please see the * marked items in UNIFORM GUIDELINES). In the past, some students have not returned part of their uniform or damaged it significantly so as to render the uniform unusable. A few examples are loss of cords, broken hat and/or hat box, mildew to the jacket, and fraying or cuts to the uniform by any means...Yes, even cat scratches. If a uniform is severely damaged, the replacement cost of the item will be required. Replacement cost for the band coat, pant, hat, auxiliary vest, and skirt will be assessed at the current cost from the manufacturer, DeMoulin. Replacement costs for the hatbox is $25 and the blue/gold cords are $10 each. Our uniforms MUST LAST AT LEAST 10 YEARS; therefore we need each and every part of the uniform to be available for use.

Uniform Replacement Costs PDF

REQUIRED PURCHASES FOR UNIFORMS

There are a few required items that need to be purchased for the complete uniform.. The boosters purchase the items and require reimbursements for the required items as follows:

BAND MEMBERS:

Show Shirt $10 Dinkles (shoes) $30 Garment Bags (freshmen only) $15

AUXILIARIES:

Show Shirt $10 Boots $60 Garment Bags (freshmen only) $15
CM Wind suit Cost TBD

The auxiliaries also purchase personal items such as the bloomers, tights, and leotards. The captains and sponsors are responsible for the ordering of these items. Additional costs are to be expected for articles of clothing that each individual auxiliary determines to be needed. The costs for show shirts, garment bags, boots, Dinkles are to be made, in one check payable to the Big Mac Band Boosters, no later than August 5, 2011.

BAND JACKETS

Students may purchase varsity band jackets. These are the only jackets, other than the issued uniforms and rain parkas that may be worn in the stands. There will be a fitting for jackets during the July 4th Parade Practices. We are offering both the old style jackets and the varsity style with gold sleeves similar to those used by our athletic teams. Jacket sizes S-XXL. Pricing will be available at the booster meeting and put on the website.

UNIFORM REGULATIONS

I. PARTS OF THE UNIFORM ISSUED TO BAND (AUXILIARY) MEMBERS

A. *Hat	D. *Jumpsuit (skirt)	G. Wooden Hanger	J. Show Shirt
B. * Hat Box	E. *Cords	H. Emergency Raincoat	K. White Gloves
C. *Coat (vest)	F. CM Garment Bag	I. Dinkles (Boots)	L. Auxiliary Wind Suit

* Denotes property of Canon McMillan School District

II. UNIFORM REGULATIONS

DO Bring all parts of your uniform	DON’T Forget parts of your uniform
DO Always wear Show Shirt under band coat	DON’T Wear any other shirt under band coat
DO Wear light weight shorts/pants under jumpsuit	DON’T Wear jeans, sweatpants, or pants that are too long under jumpsuit
DO Have jumpsuit/skirt at proper length	DON’T Wear jumpsuit/skirt if not at proper length
DO Wear BLACK crew socks	DON’T Wear white, designed, short or any other color of socks
DO Keep Dinkles (Boots) and Gloves clean	DON’T Wear dirty Dinkles (Boots) or Gloves
DO Keep hair above collar and tucked into the hat	DON’T Wear hair below the collar
DO Keep emergency poncho in hat	DON’T Keep emergency poncho in hat box
DO Put name on hat box with masking tape	DON’T Take hat or hat box that is not your number
DO Remove all jewelry, earrings, and nail polish	DON’T Wear jewelry, earrings or nail polish
DO Hang up uniform properly	DON’T Crumple uniform in the garment bag
DO Wear complete uniform at all times	DON’T Uniform parts with sneakers, flip flops etc.
DO Have alterations or changes made by uniform chairperson	DON’T Alter, cut, or hem any part of the uniform
DO Know your uniform, hat, raincoat numbers	DON’T Take raincoats, hats, or uniforms that are not assigned to you

Inspections are made before each performance. Demerits will be issued for not following any of the above listed regulations. We want to appear polished and look as good as we sound!

III. CARE OF THE UNIFORM

A. After EACH performance, HANG UP the uniform properly. Separate the parts and allow them to hang in a dry area. DO NOT use wire hangers! Hang the jumpsuit by the creases in the legs.
B. If your uniform gets wet, hang the parts separately on wooden hangers and allow the uniform to dry completely. DO NOT place a wet uniform or hat in the garment bag or hat box…they will mildew!
C. Please wash the coat collar insert regularly. It snaps into the collar and is easily removed for washing.

IV. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

A. General cleaning of the uniforms will be handled by the Canon McMillan School District at certain dates during the year. It is your responsibility to turn in your uniform at the designated times.
B. Alterations will be done by the Uniform committee members. DO NOT CUT OR ALTER the uniform in any way. Please see the uniform chairperson for changes needed.
C. Uniforms are school district property and must last for ten years. Please take care of you uniform. Any damages such as mildew or cutting of the fabric may be treated as defacing school property, so please take care of your uniform…it will be at the high school longer than you!
D. Please direct any questions regarding uniforms/concert attire to Dr. Kathy Weldy 724-745-1270.

CONCERT / WIND ENSEMBLE / JAZZ BAND ATTIRE REGULATIONS

All members of the Big Mac Band Concert / Wind Ensemble / Jazz band are to wear the following acceptable attire for performances. It is our goal to look professional, polished, and as harmonized as possible.

I. CONCERT AND WIND ENSEMBLE ATTIRE

GENTLEMEN	LADIES
Black dress slacks	Black dress slacks
Plain black crew socks	Black nylon or plain black crew socks
Black dress shoes	Black dress shoes, closed toe
White long sleeve, button front, collared dress shirt - tucked into pants	White long sleeve, button front, collared dress shirt - tucked into pants
Longer hair is to be pulled back with a black hair tie	Longer hair is to be pulled back with a black hair tie

NOT ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE ATTIRE

PANTS: Jeans, Capri’s, gauchos, material that is shiny, patterned, glittery, striped, lace, or anything other than plain black material.

SOCKS: White, designed, patterned, any color other than black or no socks at all!

SHOES: Open toe, sandals, flip flops, dress sandals, athletic shoes, or slippers

SHIRT: Collarless, polo, zippered, sleeveless, short sleeved, ¾ sleeve, cap sleeve, camisoles, lacy, sequined, shiny, patterned, see thru, glittery, peasant, t-shirt, or shirt that can’t be buttoned at the neck

II. JAZZ BAND

ALL STUDENTS
Black dress slacks	Black dress shoes, closed toe
Plain black crew socks	White tuxedo shirt

** Cummerbunds and bow ties are provided by the director**

NOT ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE ATTIRE

PANTS: Jeans, Capri’s, gauchos, material that is shiny, patterned, glittery, striped, lace, or anything other than plain black material.

SOCKS: White, designed, patterned, any color other than black or no socks at all!

SHOES: Open toe, sandals, flip flops, dress sandals, athletic shoes, or slippers