UNIFORM INFORMATION

THE 4S’s and MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS 

Uniforms

4S’s – Band Shirt, Shorts, Socks, and Shoes 

  • 4S's are used as an informal uniform and are worn under the Marching Band Uniform.
  • Students should wear 4S's to all evening rehearsals, performances, competitions, and football games (unless otherwise stated). 
  • These items can be purchased through Bandstanders Membership Toolkit (MTK). 
  • The following 4S items are required, but may be reused each year if in good condition: 
    • 4S Band Shirt = One required (two recommended)
    • 4S Band Shorts = One required (two recommended)
    • 4S Band Socks = One pair required (multiple recommended)
    • 4S Band Shoes (Dinkles) = One pair required (Uniform Team will size your student)

 

Marching Band Uniforms

  • During Marching Band Days, band members will be properly fitted for the uniforms.   
  • Both Uniforms (Marching & Show/Costume) and accessories (shako, plume, gloves) are provided and will be stored at the school.  
  • If your student comes home with a piece of their uniform, it needs to be returned ASAP.
  • Only 4S items come home with the student. 

For all performances, competitions, and football games (unless otherwise stated), you must:

  • Students should arrive to events in their 4S’s (Shorts, Shirt, Socks, and Shoes/Dinkles)
  • No fingernail polish of any kind – exception will be for Homecoming.
  • If your hair is below the collar, it must be put up prior to showing up for call time. 
  • No jewelry except a medical alert bracelet.  If the kids are wearing earrings that can’t be taken out, we cover them with bandaids.  Any piercings and jewelry that are visible and can be removed, should be removed.
  • **Please keep in mind that we are scored based on our appearance as well as our music and visuals at competitions!