All band uniforms and garment bags are the property of the Legacy Band Program and are issued to students for use during required performances. Uniforms are stored at school between performances.
Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for maintaining their assigned uniform in a clean, performance-ready condition and for returning all issued items in good condition. Students may be financially responsible for lost, damaged, or unreturned uniform items.
Students must:
- Wear the complete assigned uniform at every performance. Students who are not in full uniform may not be permitted to perform.
- Inspect the uniform before and after each performance for cleanliness, stains, damage, and missing items.
- Return uniforms promptly if taken home for cleaning or for away performances.
Marching Band Uniforms
Cleaning & Care
Do Not Dry Clean. All marching uniforms are machine washable.
- Fasten all hem snaps before washing.
- Use a non-chlorine laundry detergent.
- Non-chlorine stain removers are acceptable.
- Do not use liquid fabric softener.
- Wash jackets, pants, raincoat, and gloves with cold water on the gentle/delicate cycle.
- Hang all items to dry. You can use clothespins on the cuffs of the jackets and the hems of the pants while they are drying to help with the crease lines.
- Press hems only if necessary using a cool/synthetic iron setting.
- Spot clean garment bags; freshen the outside with fabric spray and wipe the inside with mild soap and water.
- Return uniforms to the garment bag and hang properly once completely dry.
Concert Attire
Dresses: Students must wear and provide for themselves:
- Skin-tone stockings
- Closed-toe black dress shoes
Tuxedos: Students must wear and provide for themselves:
- Black dress shoes
- Black dress socks
The school provides: Jacket, Pants, Dress shirt, Cummerbund, Bowtie
Alterations are the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian.
- Permanent alterations are prohibited. Fabric may not be cut or removed.
- Tuxedo pants should have a temporary full-break hem, approximately 1 inch from the floor where the shoe meets the heel.
- Concert dresses should have a temporary hem 1–1½ inches above the floor.
Cleaning & Care
Do Not Dry Clean. All concert attire is machine washable.
Jackets, Pants & Dresses
- Machine wash with cold water on gentle/delicate cycle.
- Hang to dry.
- Remove wrinkles by hanging in a steamy bathroom or use a cool iron on the synthetic setting if needed.
Dress Shirts
- Pretreat stains before washing.
- Wash with white clothing only.
- OxiClean is acceptable. Do not bleach.
- Hang to dry and iron as needed. If machine drying, remove while slightly damp and hang immediately.
*Color Guard, Winter Guard, and Winter Percussion Uniforms
…will have separate care and cleaning instructions depending on the design and material used for the season.