Marching Band Shopping List

	A	B	C
1	Marching Band Shopping List
2	Yellow = Dependent on Situation	Blue = Provided by School	Green = Must be purchased and in student's posession by the start of Summer Band Camp
3	Required
4	Item	Description	Purpose
5	Water Jug	- 1 gallon - Provided by school for incoming marchers - Use the link if you are a returning member and need to replace your water jug. - Labeled with your name - Given (filled and washed) on the first day of Summer Band	Hydration is essential to being healthy and safe throughout the marching season. It is non-negotiable to arrive at rehearsal with a clean, and full water jug for proper hydration. After the first time a member receives their water jug, it is their responsibility to clean, fill up, and manage. A student should treat their water jug as essential to rehearsal as bringing their instrument and/or music.
6	Marching Instrument	- Kept in your designated locker/storage space - Brought to every rehearsal - All issues must be reported to the directors, if school-owned	Students must bring and take care of their marching instrument with the same care and attention they treat an "indoor" instrument. In the case that the instrument is school-owned, the program depends on the reliability of students to help maintain the longevity and quality of the instrument.
7	Binder with Music	- Paper copies are provided, in-person, by the program - Electronic copies of music will be posted online in the "SRPMB 24-25 Google Classroom" throughout the summer, to be used in emergencies.	Students will be provided with a fully stuffed and organized binder when they arrive to Summer Band Camp. Students will be told how to navigate their binder, keep track of their music, and request lost music/different parts while at Summer Band Camp. After the binder is in the student's possession, it is their responsibility to keep track of and manage it.
8	Flip Folder with Music	- Provided by the program, fully stuffed - Included three rings for binding	Throughout the marching season, students are expected to bring their flip folder with all stand tunes to all pep band events. It is crucial that members have their music with them at all times, and this portable method of reading off music is the best way to have their materials ready at all times.
9	Instrument Lyre	- Used to attach flip folders to the player/instrument - Specific to your instrument	In order to operate efficiently and correctly with flip folders, all members must use lyres to attach their music to their instruments. Please use the links provided to purchase the correct lyre for your marching instrument.
10	Flute Lyre
11	Clarinet Lyre
12	Bass Clarinet Lyre
13	Alto Saxophone Lyre
14	Tenor Saxophone Lyre
15	Baritone Saxophone Lyre
16	Trumpet Lyre
17	Mellophone Lyre
18	Trombone Lyre
19	Baritone Lyre
20	Sousaphone Lyre
21	SRPMB Blue Dri-Fit Shirt	- Given TBD - Mandatory part of the "hot weather uniform" and "game day uniform"	For uniformity in appearance, all marching members must maintain various uniforms throughout the season for different events/purposes. For the "hot weather uniform" and "game day uniform", all members must wear their SRPMB Blue Dri-Fit Shirt.
22	Black Athletic Shorts	- MUST BE PURCHASED AND IN STUDENTS' POSSESSION BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER BAND - Must be solid black, no color accents, patterns, etc.	For uniformity in appearance, all marching members must maintain various uniforms throughout the season for different events/purposes. For the "hot weather uniform" and "game day uniform", all members must wear a pair of solid black athletic shorts.
23	Tennis Shoes	- MUST BE PURCHASED AND IN STUDENTS' POSSESSION BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER BAND - Should be comfortable for walking - Must use laces, not velcro/straps of any kind	To support good posture, foot health, and general physical wellbeing throughout the season, all students need a pair of tennis shoes that provide arch support and comfort. Students will be on their feet most rehearsal, and need attire that will aid them in this task for the several months that span across the season.
24	Highly Recommended
25	Item	Description	Purpose
26	Body Sunscreen	- Must be at least SPF 30. - Spray on or lotion is okay. - Recommended to purchase in bulk for all of Summer Band Camp and Marching Season - Recommended/example brand is linked.	Marching Band is an outdoor activity by default. Though we will always try to find ways to utilize our facilities and resources to rehearse indoors when applicable/possible, a vast majority of rehearsal will happen outside in the sun. For the health and safety of your student, make sure your student has ample sunscreen and is taught to use it correctly and regularly. Students will get appropriate intervals of time to reapply sunscreen throughout rehearsal.
27	Face Sunscreen	- Must be at least SPF 30. - Spray on or lotion is okay. - Recommended to purchase in bulk for all of Summer Band Camp and Marching Season - Recommended/example brand is linked.	Marching Band is an outdoor activity by default. Though we will always try to find ways to utilize our facilities and resources to rehearse indoors when applicable/possible, a vast majority of rehearsal will happen outside in the sun. For the health and safety of your student, make sure your student has ample sunscreen and is taught to use it correctly and regularly. Students will get appropriate intervals of time to reapply sunscreen throughout rehearsal.
28	Sunglasses	- Should be appropriate for athletic use - Solid black, if wanting to wear in Hot Weather Uniform - Recommended/example pair is linked.	Marching Band is an outdoor activity by default. Though we will always try to find ways to utilize our facilities and resources to rehearse indoors when applicable/possible, a vast majority of rehearsal will happen outside in the sun. For the health and safety of your student, make sure your student has a way to protect their eyes from the sun and still participate fully in rehearsal.
29	Hat	- Should be appropriate for athletic use - Baseball hat or wide rim hat will work best. - Recommended/example hat is linked.	Marching Band is an outdoor activity by default. Though we will always try to find ways to utilize our facilities and resources to rehearse indoors when applicable/possible, a vast majority of rehearsal will happen outside in the sun. For the health and safety of your student, make sure your student has a hat to protect their face and head from overheating.
30	Athletic Shirts/T-shirts	- Breathable, moisture-wicking material is best - Student should be able to freely move - Examples are linked.	Marching Band requires lots of physical activity, in and outdoors. To rehearse and perform to the best of their ability, your student should have access to several athletic tops that they can rotate through each day to feel comfortable and well-prepared.
31	Example 1
32	Example 2
33	Example 3
34	Example 4
35	Athletic Shorts/Pants	- Breathable, moisture-wicking material is best - Student should be able to freely move - Examples are linked.	Marching Band requires lots of physical activity, in and outdoors. To rehearse and perform to the best of their ability, your student should have access to several athletic bottoms that they can rotate through each day to feel comfortable and well-prepared.
36	Example 1
37	Example 2
38	Example 3
39	Example 4
40	Optional/Personal Preference
41	Item	Description	Purpose
42	Cooling Towel(s)	- This towel can be soaked in cold water (provided at rehearsals) and hung around the neck to provide extra cooling - Lightweight and meant for outdoor athletic use - Should be washed regularly to avoid hygiene issues - Recommended/example towel is linked.	This item is great if you have extra concerns about the heat during the summer. The towel not only covers the back of the neck from the sun, but is designed to stay as cool as possible for as long as possible to help your student manage body temperature.
43	Liquid IV	- This is a drink supplement that students can put in their filled water jug or in a water bottle they can have separately. - This particular drink supplement helps ensure your student has enough electrolytes to power them through long days in the heat - Packs come in various mild flavors	If you are worried at all about your students' physical endurance in the sun or for long blocks of time, we recommend Liquid IV as an addition to their water consumption. This will help replenish electrolytes and boost hydration, which is especially crucial if you find that your student may be more succeptible to feeling faint.
44	Hydrobrak Light 50oz Pack	- This is a wearable pack a student may wear to drink water whenever they would like - This is the most lightweight version of the CAMELBAK packs, which would work best with our marching band demands	If you find that your student may need extra hydration/water breaks in addition to the carefully administered breaks we give the entire group in rehearsal, consider getting them this equipment to ensure they can drink water without leaving the field/rehearsal.
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100