UniformsPolicies for use of school uniforms.
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Overview General Information
- When members of the South Haven Music Department are in uniform, they are ambassadors for the school and community. At no time shall any student appear in public in anything but full uniform dress at every public performance. A uniform’s purpose is not to glorify the look of the individual wearing it, but rather the look of the whole ensemble. Uniforms make us look professional and encourage the listener to hear the sounds on which we have worked, see our facial expression, and not notice who has the “coolest shoes or jewelry.” Students will not be allowed to participate in a performance if they choose to dress in attire that draws attention to themselves as individuals within the performing ensemble. (i.e. chains, jewelry, body piercings, unnatural hair color, etc. may not be visible) We are very fortunate that our school district provides uniforms for our musical ensembles. Please read through the following guidelines carefully. Let us continue building our reputation as a professional looking, acting, and sounding group.
EACH MEMBER’S INDIVIDUALITY IS RESPECTED ON A DAILY BASIS AND THE DIRECTOR WILL NEVER DISCOURAGE THIS EXPRESSION IN THE CLASSROOM. HOWEVER ANYTHING THAT DISTRACTS FROM THE MUSICAL PROCESS THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE BEEN WORKING TOWARD IS A UNIFORM INFRACTION. UNIFORM INFRACTIONS WILL RESULT IN GRADE REDUCTIONS OR THE INABILITY TO PERFORM. JUST AS WE WOULD NOT ALLOW ONE STUDENT’S BEHAVIOR TO NEGATIVELY AFFECT A WHOLE GROUP, WE WILL NOT ALLOW THE RULE-BREAKING OF ONE STUDENT TO AFFECT THE FESTIVAL RATING, PERFORMANCE LOOK, AND PROFESSIONALISM OF A WHOLE ENSEMBLE. THE DIRECTOR HAS FINAL DISCRETION IN THIS MATTER.
Band Seventh and Eighth Grade
Each student will be issued a school-owned polo shirt before each performance and to be returned after the performance. Uniforms will be sent home with each student. It is expected that the student maintain the condition of the uniform. Do not wash uniforms at home-- if there is an issue after a performance, bring it to the attention of the director. Each student must provide his/her own black socks, black shoes, and black dress pants as visually approved by the director. Black tuxedo pants are available for students to use if they do not wish or are unable to provide their own. Students’ pants must be approved well in advance of the first performance and points will be deducted if unapproved pants are worn. No jewelry, colored headbands, or other distractions are permitted in uniform.
Band High School Marching Band
Each student will be issued a school-owned uniform. Uniforms will be sent home with each student. It is expected that the student maintain the condition of the uniform. Please see handout with uniform for instructions. Each student is to purchase the unified marching shoe and gloves. A band t-shirt will be provided and must be worn under the uniform at each performance. Each student must provide his/her own black socks. In addition, hair must be worn up and in the hat. No jewelry, face painting, or other distractions are permitted in uniform. At times, a warm weather uniform will be assigned and will include: band t-shirt or white t-shirt and polo, khaki shorts or black pants, white short socks or black tall socks, and tennis shoes or black marching shoes. Sunglasses and hats are only permitted by director discretion.
Band High School Concert Band
Each student will be issued a school-owned uniform. Uniforms will not go home at any time, unless specified by the Director. Uniforms are to be changed into before each event and turned in at the end of the event to the Uniform Manager. Each student must provide his/her own black dress shoes. In addition, men must provide black socks, and women must provide black nylons. ONLY all black items will be appropriate.
Band High School Jazz Ensemble and Pep Band
Requirements for these ensembles often vary and will be detailed in advance of each performance.
Orchestra Seventh and Eighth
South Haven Schools will provide a uniform polo for every concert. Students are asked to provide: Black dress pants - NO DENIM. Black socks. Black dress shoes (no athletic shoes); avoid high heels - you need to be able to walk comfortably
Orchestra High School
Each student will be issued a school-owned uniform. Uniforms will not go home at any time, unless specified by the Director. Uniforms are to be changed into before each event and turned in at the end of the event to the Uniform Manager. Each student must provide his/her own black dress shoes. In addition, men must provide black socks, and women must provide black nylons. ONLY all black items will be appropriate.
Vocal Seventh and Eighth Grade Choir
Black choir polo shirt provided or may be purchased for $15. Students must provide their own black dress pants. Men will need black shoes and black socks. Ladies will need black dress shoes (flats). No leggings, jeans, or tennis shoes!
Vocal High School
Each student will be issued a school-owned uniform. Men will be provided a tuxedo and tuxedo shirt, but must provide their own black shoes and black socks. Women will be provided a dress or robe, but must provide their own black shoes (flats, no heels). Hair must be arranged so that it is not covering the students’ face. Deodorant is a must, but cologne and perfume are not permitted.