Marching Band Instrumentalist Uniform Information

Greetings to our new and returning band members and families! We welcome you into the wonderful world of marching band uniforms. The Council Rock North Marching Band takes great pride in looking our best when we step out onto the field.

The instrumentalists in the Marching Band program wear two uniforms. The traditional, Formal Uniform is worn during football games, concerts and competitions. There is also a Summer Uniform that is worn during warm weather at the start of the football season and in the Memorial Day Parade in May. The majority of the marching band uniform is funded and provided by CRSD and the Council Rock Band Parent Association. There are, however, several items that instrumentalists are required to provide (at their own expense) to complete the marching band uniform. These are detailed and diagrammed below.

If purchasing any of the required uniform items presents a financial hardship, please contact the Band Director, Mr. Filosi, and the fees will be confidentially waived.

Once the Formal Uniform is distributed, instrumentalists and their parents will be required to sign a Uniform and Equipment Agreement (similar to other organizations’ requirements within CRSD). This Agreement outlines responsibilities and care for this marching band uniform. A sample copy of the Agreement can be viewed HERE and/or downloaded from the Forms section of this website. Students and parents should take the time to thoroughly read through the entire Agreement before signing.

Wearing a marching band uniform is both an honor and a privilege, but, at times, the process can seem a little overwhelming considering the many details involved with ordering, wearing and caring for the uniforms. The following overview will help guide you through the requirements; however, questions may also be directed to the Council Rock Band Parent Association Uniform Chairperson:

Megan Van Zelst
meganvanzelst@gmail.com
(215) 260-5450

FORMAL UNIFORM

• The majority of the Formal Uniform is funded and provided by CRSD and the Council Rock Band Parent Association (CRBPA). There are, however, a few elements in this uniform that each instrumentalist is responsible for providing at their own expense.

• Assigning the Formal Uniform items is a two-step process. Instrumentalists are measured in the Spring, during Mini Camp and then individual fittings and distribution take place in August during the first week of Band Camp.
• To keep the uniforms “uniform”, instrumentalists must purchase the navy blue performance tee through the CRBPA Kampus Klothes Online Store .  This is to be worn under the bibbers.  Samples are made available during Mini Camp for sizing assistance because all online sales are final and there are no exchanges. The remaining items (e.g. white gloves & Dinkles) will be purchased directly from the CRBPA during individual, uniform fitting sessions in August. Socks are BYO (bring your own).
• Each instrumentalist is encouraged to provide their own cold-weather undergarments (e.g. long underwear, compression tights, athletic shorts, crew neck shirts) to be worn under the Formal Uniforms during late-season performances. Some of these items
  are available through the CRBPA Kampus Klothes Online Store and, again, must be purchased on or before the June deadline. Wearing jeans, sweatshirts/pants and/or mock turtlenecks under uniforms is prohibited.
• All instrumentalists, with the exception of percussion and pit members, wear white gloves during performances. Horns and woodwinds wear full-fingered gloves, clarinets and piccolos wear fingerless gloves, and percussion and pit members wear blue wristbands.
• Each instrumentalist is issued a garment bag that holds the Formal Uniform jacket, bibbers and gauntlets. The garment bag is stored in the uniform closet in the band room. Shakos and plumes are also stored at school. Periodic cleaning of these items will be covered by CRBPA.
• Storage and cleaning of the navy blue performance tee, white gloves, black socks, and polished Dinkles will be the responsibility of each instrumentalist for each performance.
• Access the CRBPA Kampus Klothes Online Store  between June 3rd and June 16th, 2024

SUMMER UNIFORM

• Each instrumentalist is responsible for purchasing their own Summer Uniform pieces:

• To keep the uniforms “uniform”, instrumentalists must purchase the navy blue polo shirt and khaki pants through the CRBPA Kampus Klothes Online Store before June deadline​. Samples are made available during the third Mini Camp for sizing assistance because all online sales are final and there are no exchanges. The remaining items (e.g. belt and Dinkles) will be purchased directly from the CRBPA during uniform fitting sessions in August. Socks are BYO (bring your own).  You may also bring your own belt if it matches the description.
• Gently used components are available at a discounted price during Minicamp #3 in June and throughout the year. This includes, performance tees, polos, khakis and dinkles!!!  All proceeds go right back to the CRBPA.
• Once khaki pants are distributed, each individual is responsible for having them hemmed by Preview Night in August. They should be hemmed to clear the ground by ½” – 1” in order to avoid dragging and damaging the hem. When altering, it is suggested to leave a generous amount of fabric length underneath to allow for growth. A blind hem will be easier to lengthen, if needed, and this stitching will leave less of a mark than a machine-stitched, jean-style hem. Valley Cleaners in Newtown will hem the pants for a very reasonable price if Council Rock North Marching Band is mentioned during the transaction.
• Storage and cleaning of the Summer Uniform will be the responsibility of each instrumentalist. Khaki pants should be clean and ironed (or dry cleaned), Dinkles polished, and polo shirt laundered. Please do not leave the summer uniforms in the instrument closets or in the band room. Students who are not prepared may not be able to participate.
• Label your Dinkles with your name on the inside.
• Access the CRBPA Online Store between June 3rd and June 16th, 2024
• Items purchased from the CRBPA Kampus Klothes Online Store will be distributed during the first week of Band Camp in August.