Freshmen Parents
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Freshmen Parents
| This page is intended for those new to the Magnolia High School Band Program either as incoming freshman parents or parents of transfer students. Please read these items carefully to set your expectations for your child's experience their first year. The tips here have been compiled by experienced parents. |
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Gearing Up For Band
There are many items that must be purchased
by each new band student coming into the
program. These are a part of the uniform and
therefore are mandatory for each student.
What's nice, is that there is no need to go
running around town to get these things,
because all of them are included into the band
fee. You can write one check for all your
marching-related needs. The checks should be
made out to the MHS Band Boosters. If you go
online to the MHS band booster website, you
can also pay the band fee using PayPal.
Here is a list of those items that you will need:
Marching Shoes - Black, lace-up shoes.
These will usually last a few years, depending, of
course on how quickly your student's foot
grows! These are specially made for the kind of
step that Magnolia uses in their marching. Price:
$30.
Black Marching Gloves
All members, except percussion, must wear
black gloves with their uniform. These gloves are
$5 for 3 pair. These are often replaced because
for some reason, these nearly always get
misplaced!
Band T- Shirt
This is the white t-shirt with MHS BAND logo
printed on the front. These will be worn
underneath the band uniform as well as for pep
rallies or other outings. These will be worn a
lot and will stay the same for years to come, so
it would be a good idea to purchase more than
one, especially since replacements cost more.
The cost is $10 for a pair of shirts
Munchie Money
Each year this money covers all water and
snacks provided at all 10 football games and
meals at the 7 away games and 5 marching
contests and UIL performances. Price: $100
OPTIONAL ITEMS FOR SALE:
The boosters have a whole long list of
spirit wear on sale. Please check out
the booster website for a complete
listing of items and prices.
Some of these items include:
MHS BAND or GUARD Hooded
sweatshirt
These are maroon hooded sweatshirts with MHS
BAND or MHS GUARD printed in white on front.
Price: $25
BAND- GUARD Tote Bag
These are maroon bags with the MHS Band logo
and your child's name printed in white. These
bags are great for the kids to carry their change
of clothes/shoes in on game day.
Price: $30
Yard Sign
You can show your pride in Magnolia and in your
student by purchasing a sign for your yard.
Price: $20
OTHER FEES and SERVICES:
Friday Meal Deals
You can purchase a Friday Meal Deal option for
the football season, which provides a meal to
your student before every home game.
Price is $28 for the four home games.
Accompanist Fees
For those individuals that go to solo and
ensemble contests, you will need to pay an
accompanist. It's usually about $30 - $40, which
includes a couple of rehearsals and the actual
contest performance. If your student moves on
to state, it may be more.
Patches
At each competition, marching and otherwise,
there are usually patches for sale. The kids love
to get these and put them on their letter jacket.
Patches are usually around $5 a piece. It's a
good idea to purchase them yourself if you go to
the contest because the kids don't always get
the opportunity to make it to the concession
area, depending on the timing of their schedule.
