MARCHING SAXON UNIFORMS

 

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WEAR & CARE GUIDE

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Students are fitted for their uniforms in August during marching band camp. In order for the Marching Saxons to look our best, it is important to follow certain standards of appearance. These standards also help us take good care of the Marching Saxons uniforms and help them last as long as possible. To look sharp and ensure proper care of your uniform, please follow these wear and care guidelines.

Undergarments

Wear:  Show shirts and show shorts should be worn under your uniform to protect the uniform from perspiration.

Care:  Undergarments should be washed after each performance or as needed.

Jacket

Wear:  We have new tops that are made from lycra fabric which has a tighter neck and no zipper. You should use a face covering when putting on or taking off your uniform to help slide the uniform over your head and protect it  from any facial oil or makeup from transferring on to it. Remove your top before eating or drinking any food to keep it from getting soiled.

Care:  Tops should be handled with care - on your body and on a hanger.  If you notice stains or other damage to your top, please inform the uniform parent or one of the band directors immediately.

Bibbers (Pants)

Wear:  Bibbers should be fastened and zipped. To adjust the length, first shorten the shoulder straps and then adjust the snaps in the pant leg. The pants should not be touching the ground when wearing dinkles.

Care: Bibbers should be hung up properly when you are not wearing them. Hang the bibbers so they are evenly balanced and folded with the creases of the pants to avoid wrinkling (see picture).

Altering (if needed):  To adjust the length, first shorten the shoulder straps and then shorten the length using the snaps in the pant leg. The pant leg should touch the shoe lightly and the pants are not touching the ground when wearing dinkles.

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If additional adjustment is needed, parents or guardians are responsible for hemming bibbers to the proper length. To shorten the length of the pants, first adjust the shoulder straps to adjust the torso length. Next adjust the length of the pant leg to just reach the top of the shoe and then hem or baste the pants to proper length. Bibbers may NOT be cut!

Socks  

Wear:  Solid long black socks should be worn for each performance. Socks should be at least mid-calf and with no emblems. No short socks!

Care:  Black socks should be washed after each performance.

Dinkles (Shoes)

Wear:  Black marching shoes (aka “Dinkles”) should be worn for each performance. Shoes are ordered for new marchers during marching band camp. Interested in a gently-used pair of shoes instead? We have a limited inventory of marching band shoes donated from band members who have graduated.

Care:  Shoes should be wiped clean, as needed.

Hair

Wear:  Hair should be pulled back off the face, worn above the collar and behind the ear or tied back.


Student Responsibilities

All uniforms, once fitted and assigned, will be kept in the LHS band closet.

Remember your uniform number. This number matches your garment bag and the tag in your uniform top.

Report for games and competitions with your show shirt, show shorts, long black socks and black marching band shoes.

After each performance, ensure that your jacket and bibber are hanging properly on the hanger (see pictures) provided with your garment bag. Place the garment bag back on the rack in uniform number order.

 

Washing Instructions

 

All uniforms will be washed at the end of the season. If your uniform requires cleaning before the end of marching season, notify your section leader and the uniform coordinator that you will be taking them home to wash them. You must bring them back prior to the next marching band event.

 

Uniforms tops and bibbers are machine washable in GENTLE cycle with COLD water and a mild detergent without bleach. Stains should be pre-treated with color safe spot remover/Oxi-clean. 

Hang to dry, DO NOT put it in the dryer!

 

Colorguard must HAND WASH uniforms gently in COLD water and lay flat to dry. Be gentle with any sequins or embellishments on the uniform when washing. Notify the Color Guard director if there are any issues with the uniform or loose embellishments.

Be sure the uniform is completely dry before placing it back in the garment bag.

Section Leader Responsibilities
Section leaders will review all section members for proper uniform appearance before each performance. This includes the top, bibber, black socks, and dinkles. If any items are in need of cleaning or adjustment, section members will be notified and expected to make necessary modifications.

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​If you have any uniform questions, please reach out to the Marching Band Uniform Lead at marchingsaxons@gmail.com.