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Uniform Details & Dress Code for Big Mac Band Members

Marching Band Dress Code

All students must adhere to the following dress code policies:

Always wear shorts with an elastic or drawstring waist (basketball or similar type) under the uniform jumpsuit. NO jeans or bulky pants/shorts are permitted.
Always wear your show shirt under your uniform. In colder weather, an additional long-sleeved shirt(white only) may be worn under the show shirt.
Wear crew-length black socks only. NO ankle-high or no-show socks are permitted.
Make sure that shoes are cleaned before each performance with a damp cloth. A “magic eraser” can be used for tough stains.
NO visible jewelry.
NO colored nail polish.
NO sunglasses
Do NOT apply hair spray unless the uniform is covered. Hair spray will damage the uniform!

Marching Band Uniform Collection Process

Big Mac Band and Auxiliary members typically retain their uniforms throughout their high school experience due to the nearly year-round performance schedule. With that in mind, students who are no longer active in the band or auxiliary—or who are transitioning between the two—should return their uniforms following the Memorial Day Parade. This includes returning the following items, as applicable to each group:

Senior Band and Auxiliary

Turn in entire uniform - jacket (vest), bibbers (skirt)

Band Members Changing to Auxiliaries

Turn in entire uniform - jacket, bibbers

Auxiliary Members Changing to Band

Turn in entire uniform - vest, skirt

Drum Major/Field Conductors

Turn in entire uniform - jacket (vest), bibbers (skirt)

Students NOT returning to the Big Mac Band or Auxiliary

Turn in entire uniform - jacket (vest), bibbers (skirt)

Marching Band Uniform Cleaning Instructions

Uniforms should be cleaned as needed:

Uniforms should be washed using a cold water cycle, with no agitation, no fabric softeners, and no bleach.

Please hang the uniform to dry; do not use a dryer, as heat may damage the fabric.

To treat stains, Dawn dish soap may be gently dabbed onto the uniform.

Because the uniform is made of polyester, ironing is not recommended, as the heat may cause damage.

Uniforms can be washed as frequently as needed, as long as the care instructions above are followed

Marching Band Uniform Elements

The following uniform elements will be issued for Big Mac Band members:

Coat
Bibbers

Big Mac Band members must purchase the following items for marching season, if needed:

2 Big Mac Band show shirt
Dinkles (marching shoes)
A garment bag

Auxiliary Uniform Elements

The following uniform elements will be issued for Big Mac Band Auxiliary members:

Vest
Skirt

Big Mac Band Auxiliary members must purchase the following items for marching season, if needed

2 Big Mac Band show shirt
Boots
A garment bag

A "New Member Kit" will be made available, comprising all required items for purchase by freshmen and upperclassmen who are new to the band. This kit will be offered prior to the start of the season, which traditionally begins with the Canonsburg Fourth of July Parade. Returning upperclassmen will have the opportunity to order individual replacement items for any components that no longer fit or have become worn before the start of the season as well.