Equipment Night

All 2014-2015 members are required to attend our Equipment Night next Tuesday, June 3rd.  Families with more than one child may follow the schedule with the older sibling.

Juniors & Seniors – 4:30-5:00 PM
Sophomores – 5:00-5:30 PM
Freshmen M-Z – 5:30-6:15 PM
Freshmen A-L – 6:15-7:00 PM
Clear Spring High School – Cafeteria

The purpose of Equipment Night is to size all students, pay for the various uniform items that they are required to have, and to get everything ordered before other bands do so in August.  Another reason we do this in June is to give parents a financial break from the Back-to-School rush.

Tuesday night, students will be sized for a blue band polo and black shorts which will be worn for the first three or four football games because of the heat.  (You will need to get a plain black leather belt before the first football game.)  Also, they will be sized for a black sweat-wicking shirt, black gloves, and black band shoes to be worn with their marching uniform which we will assign them in the fall.

Please understand that the polo/shorts combination and the marching uniform require a tailored look.  If you are accustomed to purchasing shirts or shorts one size larger because “that’s the style” or with the intent for your child to “grow into it”, this will not be allowed.  Remember that this is a uniform and uniforms are meant to be fitted to the person’s measurements.

Another very important aspect about this event is that it is a tax free night.  All items ordered and paid for Tuesday night will be exempt from sales tax.  If you have to order or pay after Tuesday night, you will be charged sales tax and additional shipping charges may apply.  Please note that because this is a uniform, the items listed above must be purchased from us.  Items may not be substituted from another retailer.  Items purchased previously may be used provided they are in excellent condition.  The directors will have the final say.

Notes:

• Meal Plan payments will be accepted – due August 1st – no checks.  Cash, Money Order, or Credit Card payments only.
• Band Dues will be accepted – due September 1st – no checks.  Cash, Money Order, or Credit Card payments only.
• Orlando Trip payments will also be accepted – $100 student & $50 chaperone deposit due June 1 – no checks.  Cash, Money Order, or Credit Card payments only.
• Booster club membership dues will also be accepted, but must be paid separately as this money goes to the booster club – all forms of payment accepted.
• The $25 summer CCISD instrument rental fee is due at this event and must be paid for separately.  Make checks payable to “CCISD-MEF”

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