- Always remove your uniform from the garment bag following a performance, whether wet or dry. 
- Hang all uniform parts separately on hangers–allow to air out/air dry completely.
- Turn the garment bag inside-out and also hang to air out/air dry.
- If wet, remove plume from the tube to air dry.  You may attach the metal clip of the plume to a hanger with a clothes peg, to allow the plume to dry upside-down.  When the plume and tube are dry, put the plume back into the tube, metal cup-end first.
- Remember to store hats upside-down in the hat box to avoid wear on the silver brim.
- Check that buttons and snaps are sewn on securely, and repair as required.    

Jim Pundmann, our representative with Stanbury Uniforms, confirmed this month that the replacement cost for an LHS uniform is $573.50.  The breakdown of cost per individual uniform piece is as follows:  Coat= $323.50; Bibbed trouser= $157.00; Sash= $32.75; Sequined Vestee= $60.25.  These costs are assessed to student ISA’s for uniform parts that need to be replaced.  A $15.00 charge is also assessed to ISA’s for pants that are returned frayed at the hem. 

One student had a sash that was too loose on her shoulder.  The button holes had become stretched and were too large for the buttons, causing her sash to fall off.  She resolved this by using white thread to sew the sash button hole sizes to be smaller.  Also, some students have made adjustments to their pant hems to avoid fraying at the bottom of the pants.  These are good things to check for when looking over your uniform in preparation for a performance. 

The uniform that you take care of this year might be your uniform again next season; if you move into a different uniform next year, it is good to know that it has also been well taken care of.  Everything you do as a band member reflects on your band. 

Thank you for your help with uniform care! 
      -The Uniform Committee

2 – Students and parents. Leaving any part of a uniform (shoes, pants, sash, hat, gauntlets, etc) lying around unattended is not safe.  Also, proper care is important to save you dry cleaning bills and to keep you looking crisp and sharp at all competitions.  At a recent FB game several uniform pieces were observed in various areas of HWF.  Some were in a garment bag, some were not.  Jackets and vests were seen in a heap and/or on the cement or ground.  The sequins on the vests are easily bent or torn off if someone steps on it.  If uniforms are taken off they should be carefully folded.  All uniform pieces are the student’s responsibility and not cheap to replace.  For example, if you lose a pair of pants it will cost you $140 to replace them and $30+ for a pair of shoes.  Jackets will be much more.

3 – All students should polish their drillmasters before the Marshall competition.  The old fashioned way will give you the best shine!!   Keeping your shoes shined each week and in good condition will increase the shoe’s life span and protect it from wear and tear, which could keep you from having to buy a new pair in two years.

4 – Chaperones would like to thank the students for their prompt arrival for the Pres. Bowl.  The buses were ready to roll in record time.

Steve & Gina Pfeiffer

Co-presidents LHS Bandparent Assoc

All uniforms must be turned in at the end of the season cleaned and in good condition.  If repairs are necessary and not done prior to return, the student’s ISA will be assessed the costs of repair or replacement.  All loose buttons/snaps should be sewn on securely.

Catch-Up Uniform Distribution – 12-1PM

LHS Band Room

Freshman Uniform Distribution – 5-6:45PM

LHS Band Room