Berkley H.S. Marching Band


Summer Uniform

Berkley H.S. Marching Band Member Shirt

This is different from the show shirt and will be worn at events like the 4th of July Hungtington Woods Parade, Pep-Assemblies, and other desiganted events/performances throughout the marching band season.

Students will receive their 2023 Membership on June 27 or at the parade or Pre-Camp (pending attendance).

Students need to provide their own Kahki shorts.

Low-Cut Ankle Socks

Choose a neutral color that best matches your athletic shoes.

Athletic shows. NO: sandals, dress shoes, open toe, heels, clogs, etc.

Present yourself in a professional manner, e.g.,

  • Tuck-in your shirt

  • No chewing gum

  • Students may wear neutral looking sunglasses

  • Students may wear a black belt

  • No hats

  • The goal is to look as uniform to each other as possible


Marching Band Uniform

Uniform Decorum Facts:

  • Students may eat in uniform during the 3rd quarter of home football games and when given permission by the Director.

  • Stud earrings recommended.

  • Bibs zip up in the front, Jacket zips up in the back. 

  • Long Black socks are a must.

  • Black marching shoes only. 

  • Sunglasses are allowed when necessary if they are neutral colors, i.e. black, brown, gray.  No Bright colors or distracting frames or lenses.

  • Never try to fix a uniform.  Always find a uniform volunteer to help.

  • Always hang your uniform properly in your garment bag.

  • Students are to stay in full uniform at all times unless Mr. Thomann gives different instructions, i.e.,

    • The marching band  jacket is completely zipped up at all times.

    • Staying in uniform  at all time including during 3rd-quarter

    • Students must stay in their full uniform until they get to their car or home.

    • Switching any uniform part with another student is not allowed.

    • Students should not wear their shako (marching band hat) unless instructed by Mr. Thomann. 

  • Students need to wear their 2023 Marching Band Member shirt underneath their marching band uniform jacket. The purpose of wearing their marching band show shirt is for uniformity when the students do not wear their marching band jackets.

  • There is to be no public display of affection while in uniform.