It’s time to fit your students for their FULL marching uniforms! (We fitted them for their show-specific jacket at the end of the school year.)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the week of July 17-21.
ALL WINDS AND PERCUSSION MUST SCHEDULE/ATTEND A FITTING! (Color Guard has already been fitted for their costumes). A separate sign up genius will be coming this week to sign your student up for a fitting time, but here’s what you need to know to prepare:
- Seniors/Juniors fit early in the week, sophomores mid-week, new marchers at the end of the week. If your student can’t make it during the times we put forth for their grade, they may schedule a different time if it’s available. If your student is attending pre-camp, they NEED to get fitted during pre-camp week. If you feel this will be a problem for your family, please email uniforms@rockfordbands.org now to make alternate arrangements.
- Have your student find their drillmaster marching shoes and TRY THEM ON (if they’re a returning marcher). This is VERY IMPORTANT! You don’t want them to order new shoes at your expense if they already have some!
- If they fit: You’re all set! HOORAY!
- If they DO NOT fit: Send in ill-fitting shoes that you’re willing to donate and we’ll add them to our supply. Your student may buy a pair of previously loved drillmasters (deemed in good enough shape to march, not cracked or gross!) at fittings on a first-come, first-served basis for $10. Your student may also order new drillmasters for $45.
- Make sure your student is wearing something they will normally wear to march (leggings or shorts, a t-shirt that isn’t oversized) when they come in for fittings, as their uniform goes on over their clothes. They are welcome to bring a second outfit and change in the bathrooms if they don’t want to get fitted in sweaty clothes.
- Send your student with deodorant on fitting day (they’ll be coming in after a long day of rehearsal and we would appreciate this!)
- Let your student know they need to come at the time they’re signed up. They’re familiar with waiting, but remind them that we give each student our full attention so to please be patient.
- The band provides an embroidered jacket for new marchers. IF YOUR STUDENT NEEDS A REPLACEMENT, that is at the family’s expense. Send in money with your student when they come in for their fitting (specific pricing info will be in the forthcoming signup).
Please direct any questions to Maggie at the new uniform email address: uniforms@rockfordbands.org
