Racer Band Uniform

Garment Bag

  • In between performances it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to store your garment bag. The uniform room will not be available for storing uniforms in between performances.
  • No shoes or other articles in the uniform bag!

White Jacket with Sash

  • Make sure to remove your gold sash from the jacket and hang it properly on the hanger when in the garment bag.
  • Sash should ALWAYS be removed and shoulder flaps should be turned up.

Navy Bibber

  • Wear pants/shorts/leggings/etc. under bibbers that CANNOT BE SEEN.

Hat

  • In between performances it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to store your hat and hatbox in a safe place. Do not leave it in the uniform room between performances.
  • Hair must be cut above collar or tucked inside of hat.
  • Plumes will be distributed at performances and will be collected after each performance.
  • DO NOT TAKE YOUR PLUME AND PUT IT IN YOUR HATBOX IN BETWEEN PERFORMANCES.

White Gloves

  • Your first pair of gloves is provided by Racer Band and will passed out by the Uniform Officers before the 1st performance.
  • If you need new gloves, we will have gloves for sale for wind players before each game.
  • New gloves cost $5.

Shoes

  • All members must have clean white band shoes. These must be band shoes, not another subsitute. Please contact the unform team if you have a unique size that inhibits you from getting shoes. (If you already have white band shoes, you are all set! No need to get new ones!)
  • Shoes will be fitted at registration. All shoes will be shipped directly to Murray State. They will be passed out at practice. Deadline to pay for shoes is TBA.
  • If you need new shoes, there are 2 ways to pay:
    • Prepay by check or credit card. contact Robert Kapp and Associates at bobkapp@kappinc.com or 800-775-3430 or 224 Big Run Road, Lexington, KY 40503.
    • BE SURE TO MEMO THE CHECK TO MURRAY STATE IF YOU ARE WRITING A CHECK.
    • Bring cash or check to campe made out to Robert Kapp and Associates.
  • Colorguard will make a separate shoes order which will be handled at band camp. Approximate cost is $30.
  • IF you happen to lost your 1st pair, you are to contact a Uniform officer right away. You will be responsible to pay $40. The total includes shipping.
  • If you lose your shoes on a performance day, contact a uniform officer immediately.

Uniform Care

It is important to hang your uniform correctly after each performance. Take the uniform out of the bag after each performance and let it air out. If you uniform is wrinkled, hang it up! if your uniform gets very dirty let the uniform team know. Do NOT clean or iron your own uniform. If it looks like the weather may get bad, bring your uniform bag and hat box to the performance with you.
  • No eating in uniforms unless officially approved. (officially = Dr. Johnsonn)
  • Only drink clear liquids while in uniform.
  • Cleaning the uniform room is the responsibility of all members.
  • If you lose any parts of your uniform, you are financially responsible for buying a new one.