Marching uniforms (shako, bibber and jacket) are provided by the band program and assigned to each student at the beginning of the marching season. They stay at Desert Vista when not in use. Additional items (shoes, socks, show shirt, shorts, gloves, collar liner) are needed to complete the uniform (some of these items are included with the marching band fees and others are an additional purchase) and should be transported between home and school by the student with appropriate regular laundering. Additional details are provided in the Marching Band Handbook.
Parent volunteers are needed before and after each performance where the uniform is worn to assist students and help ensure that individual appearance is consistent across all band members. To preserve the uniforms, eating or drinking (except water) while in uniform is forbidden unless provided by designated band booster parents.