Uniform Information

Want to Help Out the Band? If you're interested in periodically washing Marching Uniforms please contact Sherry Lewallen at uniforms@twhsband.com.

 

Below are some frequently asked questions about Uniforms.

What does it take to get my band student ready?

The main uniforms for marching season and concert season are supplied by the school. There are a few items that you will need to purchase through specific suppliers that the band will arrange to have available.

• Band T-shirt
• Black gloves (approximately $3 a pair) - All wind instruments should purchase two or more pairs. Percussionists do not need gloves.
• Black Marching Shoes (approximately $37).
  
• Garment bag (approximately $30). Band student’s initials are applied.
• Tote bag (approximately $34-$40) - optional but recommended. Band student’s initials are applied.
• Gauntlet bag ($3) - required for every marching band student in order to store uniform gauntlets and will remain with the student's uniform throughout his/her marching career at TWHS. Purchased in the Uniform room as students are fitted for uniforms during summer band.

Orders for shoes, gloves and bags will be taken on a day specified by the band director. Please bring separate checks to pay for each of these items. T-shirts will be sold separately through the Booster Organization.


Are there any other needed items that can be purchased locally?

Certain items do not need to be special ordered, but are important to have. These are:

• Water jug – 1/2 to 1 gallon container

• Boxer shorts, exercise shorts, or bike shorts, etc., that can be worn under uniform pants. (These are recommended since the kids typically want to get out of the hot uniforms after an event and the only place to do it is on the buses with their fellow students. We strive to maintain a PG environment for our kids.)
• Black socks - All socks must be above the ankle. (2 -10 pairs) depending on how often your child will misplace them.
• Heavy clear plastic poncho (Dollar Store, Walmart, Target-$.99 to $4.99)
• Black towels (Target-$1.99, Walmart-$3.99).

Be sure that your child brings home his or her towel, socks and T-shirts after an event to be washed. Sweaty socks and T-shirts can be a little smelly after being closed up in a garment bag for a week!!!



Do the students wear their uniform to everything?

For pep rallies, some parades, and other less formal events, they wear jeans and their band shirts. The orders for the band shirts are taken during summer band. (approximately $15) - 2 required, will order in the summer or at summer band so we have them by the first game.