South Allegheny Band

Parent & Student Handbook

Essentials

Some things that new band students will need:

  • Black marching shoes
  • A marching music folio (with extra sheets for ALL of their marching music) and a lyre for their particular instrument
  • Percussionists will need a stick bag, cost is approx. $10.00
  • Reed players will need a plastic reed case for carrying an extra reed or two in their instrument case (like the Vito or Lavoz reedguard), cost is approx. $1.50-$3.00
  • It is also a good idea for saxophone players to purchase an extra neck strap and keep it in their case, cost is approx. $6.00-$15.00
  • A couple pairs of plain BLACK socks (long enough to cover the calf of the leg)
  • A pair of Band Pants and Shirt (for band camp and summer parades). These are sold by the Band Parents each spring at cost.
  • Color Guard members will be required to purchase their practice flags, poles and special gloves.
  • Majorettes will be required to purchase their uniform, sweatsuit, batons, and accessories.

Other Information

New band students will be awarded their Band Letter at Camp.

The Band picture will be taken during the first week of Band Camp. The students will have their individual picture taken also as part of the large group photo for the band room. There is NO obligation for the students to purchase any pictures.

Band students may purchase their Band Jacket in the fall. The salesman from Palombo, Inc. will measure and take deposits ($70.00) on Sept. 8. The cost is approx. $110.00. They are usually delivered 3-5 weeks later.

The band marches in several local Halloween parades and the students DO NOT wear their band uniforms for these parades but rather they are permitted to dress-up for these parades. The idea is to be creative with their costumes, not risque!

The Band Banquet is held every year usually on the evening before the school picnic. This year it will be held held at Dave & Busters. All H.S. Band students, parents and their friends are invited and encouraged to attend. The HS Band students dinners are free. All others are charged a minimal fee.