It is uniform turn in time!! Please bring your dry-cleaned uniform jacket with receipt in the dry cleaners bag along with the uniform bag and hanger, helmet and box to the band room ASAP. More details HERE

ATTIRE INFORMATION PAGE                                                               

To help you be prepared we have posted a HUGE amount of information regarding uniforms from getting fitted for your very first Buchanan marching uniform, to care, handling and washing instructions below. Take your time reading all this info and don't hesitate to ask questions about anything.

IMPORTANT MARCHING UNIFORM INFORMATION                           

        CRITICAL POINTS CAN BE LOST       

Each competition season critical points are lost unnecessarily due to what you may think is "no big deal" when in fact to the judges it is. We have lost competitions by a mere point or 2 because of a spot or other detail that was overlooked. Please make sure to get your marching pants hemmed properly, stains removed, collars and gauntlets sparkling and shoes and shoestrings spotless before each and every competition. Every speck could potentially cost your team points! If you need help on how to clean your uniform, click around this website for tons of helpful, parent submitted tried and true cleaning and care tips. Or, please feel free to email any of the committee chairs, or the parent of a long time band student for help. We have a great team of helpers here that are eager to help you whenever they can.

At the beginning of the marching season, the committee chairs for the Marching band and numerous parent helpers will be in the band room on certain days of the week for uniform distribution. Those days will be announced at the beginning of the school year and will be posted on this website. If your student misses their fitting time, they need to contact the marching band committee chair ASAP to make other arrangements. During the very busy and very hectic time of year, it is critical that everyone stays on schedule and informed about changes. 

Casual Dress for Marching Events   "B"                                                  

Whether we are on campus or away, we are always representing our school and will always be expected to set the best example, and be in dress code.

• Theme T-Shirt - clean & stain free, lightly pressed if needed (order form on FORMS page)
• Blue jeans or shorts as per Mr. Luna and always within school dress code
• White Based Tennis Shoes - always within dress code

Concert Dress                                                                                        

Formal wear is needed for concert season. See the Freshman Info/Tips page for a list of where other band parents have purchased tuxes & suits at reasonable prices. Teens grow so fast, finding a tux at a bargain price is a great idea. Also, see the Freshman Info/Tips page for thePARENT TO PARENT WANT ADS section for great prices on gently used dress clothing.

MALES

• Standard tux with white shirt, bow tie, cumberbun suggested but not required
• Black dress shoes with black or dark socks with the tux - NO WHITE SOCKS PLEASE 

FEMALES

• Required modest black dress - see Mr. Luna to order
  
• Black comfortable dress shoes
• Appropriate stockings, hose, or even knee high nylons are ok because they don't show 
• For your own comfort hair should be under control, or pulled back

• Take your uniform to the Martinizing at Clovis & Herndon and tell them you are with the Buchanan High Band & CG & they will clean each piece for ONLY $2 per piece!! Don't forget to give them a big THANKS for their support of our program! Ask them about alterations, too.
• Make sure your pants, shoes & shoe strings are spotless & bright white - always!
• Proper WHITE undergarments are a MUST for parades and competitions - points are deducted for visible undergarments! 
• Assigned helmets & plumes should be clean & neat. If yours is not, let someone know.
• Jackets should be fresh & crispy clean. If not-it's time for a trip to the dry cleaners! (see 1st item on list)

If your uniform pants need any alterations, you are responsible. Also, don't forget to take into consideration if the alteration can be modified after the student grows some. If you can not do the alterations yourself, and don't know of a reputable seamstress, ask either the marching chair or upperclassmen for names of a qualified seamstress. A bad alteration job will cost the band points at competition so it is important to have it done well.

You can wash your uniform pants on gentle, but you should hang to dry. If needed, use a slightly warm iron to press the creases sharp-especially before a competition, parade or show.

Uniform shoes can be cleaned with a soft rag and a gentle all purpose cleaner. For tough black marks take a drop or 2 of liquid cleanser (I used SoftScrub) on your fingertip and rub gently to remove the marks. Then wipe with a damp cloth to remove any leftover soapy residue. If you have DrillMasters, those can be thrown in the washing machine and then air dried. Putting the shoes on your patio table overnight usually does the trick around here! (I did this almost weekly for 3 yrs. to the same pair of DM's and did not have any problems).

If you get any stains on your uniform pants, check with the marching chair before using any chemicals on the white pants. We have found that some cleaners have a tendency to turn the fabric yellow and therefore render the pants useless for parades and competitions.

If you need to purchase new pants or shoes or gloves, click on the appropriate order form on the Forms & Documents page. If you have any questions, contact Yvonne.

Keep in mind that the jacket is not yours and will need to be turned in around the end of April (actual date varies). Plan ahead and get the jacket dry cleaned and ready so you're not late. Check in times and dates will be posted here, and in the band room in early April. The jacket must be in the dry cleaners bag with receipt attached or we will not accept it until it does.

Additional Tips & Reminders                                                                   

PARENTS!! REMINDER!!Do not allow your student to carry valuables on the bus to away games or competitions. There is no way to secure them and the parent volunteers are not responsible for watching things such as iPods, GameBoys and backpacks that are left behind while the student is competing. If your student needs something to do on those long bus rides, have them bring a book or something they don't mind possibly losing to theft.

BHS AREA NIGHT  On BHS Area Night ALL Buchanan Area schools are invited and encouraged to come out and join in the fun at one of the best game/show nights of the year! Pep & Cheer Squads from several elementary schools, as well as area Intermediate schools will be on hand helping to lend some extra support to cheer on our players on this special night!

**FULL UNIFORMFull uniform means, white marching pants, white mid-calf height crew socks-no logos or decoration, marching shoes with clean laces and no marks or scratches on the shoe, plain white t-shirt under the uniform jacket, white undergarments "tighty whities" for males and "old lady" high cut briefs for females is preferred so nothing shows through the pant when on the field, and helmet and plume. Hair must be under control. Remember - points are deducted if anything shows that shouldn't, and for anything that shouldn't be there, such as dirt or unruly hair.

**CASUAL UNIFORM Casual uniform or casual wear ALWAYS means the band t-shirt, blue jeans & shoes as allowed per CUSD dress code. Shorts may be worn on some occasions but check with the Director first. Need another band t-shirt? See the This & That page.

CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR IN THE STANDS Remember you are "at school" and representing your school and all school policies and rules apply at any game, performance or competition AND especially on the bus whether it be a charter or a school bus. Snacks are not allowed in the stands and water will be provided by parent volunteers so you can remain seated until dismissed.

ESCORTS are to remain with the band until escorted either to the field, or back into the stands by the Director or parent volunteers (Boosters). Remember to stay with your section or group at all times for a smooth running and fun event! If you have any questions or special needs or requests, first ask a parent volunteer, then the Director. Parent volunteers (Boosters) are there to help the band and are prepared to help you in anyway they can with their handy dandy first aid kit that is packed with a sewing kit, extra regulation undergarments and a variety of other personal items for any emergency.

LEAVING AN EVENT EARLY OR BY ALTERNATE MEANS If your student needs to leave an event early, or you need them to take alternate means of transportation home, make sure you complete and sign a release form for EACH event. We understand that you are the parent, but we have rules and policies to follow to insure the safety of every student. The directors and 100's of volunteers can not possibly remember by sight every parent, step parent or relative and whether or not they are allowed to take the child. The release form will insure that we have the appropriate information so your child goes with the proper person should they need to.

BAND ROOM / LOCKERSRemember the band room is our classroom and everything in it in should be treated with respect! Please DO NOT LEAVE your backpack thrown in a corner, or on top of the drums or cabinets thinking "it's ok for now". Put it where it belongs-IN YOUR ASSIGNED LOCKER! If you do not have a locker, or a lock for your locker, see a band director immediately. Your personal items, and school instruments should ALWAYS be locked up when not in use. If you see anything out where it does not belong, please bring it to the attention of a director so whatever it is can be retrieved and secured.

PARENTS / GUARDIANS  - OFF CAMPUS DELIVERIES DURING SCHOOL HOURSIf you are planning on bringing your band student a lunch, a change of clothes, a water jug or any other items during school hours, please remember to follow school policies regarding entering the campus during that time. All driveways on the Teague side are blocked except the one closest to the front office where you need to check in. See the school handbook for exact procedures.