• Memorize your music!

• Polish your instrument

• Clean and polish your marching shoes – make sure you wipe/buff off excess polish so it doesn’t ruin your spats.  Shoes will be inspected before you’re allowed on the bus

• Bring or wear a pair of black socks

• Be prepared to change into uniforms outside so wear appropriate undergarments and your band t-shirt

• Don’t wear any makeup or jewelry (except for medical ID bracelets)

• For students with long hair, put it up in a braid, bun, etc. before you arrive at SRVHS

• Hair cannot be touching the uniform collar during competitions so plan ahead if you need a haircut.  Be prepared for a Uniform Chaperone to trim your hair at the competition if it doesn’t pass inspection.  They are not afraid to do it! 

• Stay hydrated 

• Get some good quality rest the night before comp

• We like to keep our comp uniforms clean and fresh so PLEASE take a shower before arriving at school (or better yet, the night before)

• Help others with whatever needs doing

• Arrive BEFORE call time at the band room.  If you’re ‘on time’, you’re late.  The buses wait for no one!

Please take a moment to review the following cleaning instructions with your student. The competition judges pay close attention to all details concerning tidiness, cleanliness, and overall presentation. 

Cleaning Instructions for Shoes, Spats, and Gloves:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RfxUl6Q5H_kVY2KSrcS7FOLfj9udP9N2rCfyxiBPWZA/edit?usp=sharing

Cleaning Instructions for Instruments:

Please remind your student to (when applicable):

• Polish their instrument

• Clean clarinet & sax mouthpieces

• Reeds should be issued half of a denture cleaning tablet.  The night before comp, it should be dissolved in a glass of water, and the mouthpiece put in the glass overnight to soak.