Freshmen Info

Welcome, Freshman!

Hi! Welcome to Harnett Central High School Band and Band Boosters!

It is always difficult to know what to do when starting a new school, let alone High School. Students are dealing
with a tremendous amount of excitement and may forget to tell parents some important details. The handbook is
designed to give you some information about band activities and requirements. Any information provided in the
future by the Band Director will supersede information on the website.

Band Booster meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the band room at Harnett
Central High School . We would be very pleased to have you join us. Your thoughts and ideas are very valuable
as we strive to raise money to assist the band throughout the year.

Once again, WELCOME! And we look forward to seeing your child on the field or in concert, and getting to know
you!

Quick Glance Information:
Band Director: Alex Johnson
Office Phone: 639-6161 ext 216

Uniforms

Marching Uniforms

Marching Coat and Hat - The school owns the coat and hat that is used as part of the formal marching uniform.
These are kept at the school. There is no cost associated with these garments, except cost for dry cleaning,
about $5.00. Each coat has a garment bag that can be used to hold some items as students change clothes. The
coat has a small pocket that will hold money. Hats and plumes are kept in individual hat boxes. It is the student’s
responsibility to keep up with their coat, hat, garment bag and hat box.

New band members will have to purchase several items to complete their uniform. Students are measured for
uniforms during the first few rehearsals.

Bibbers – cost approximately $50.00 Bibbers are worn under the band coat. Bibbers are black and are similar to
fishing waders. Bidders arrive un-hemmed and are machine washable.

Shoes - cost approximately $30.00 Black leather shoes that will be used for the entire time your student is in the
band.

Gloves – cost approximately $5.00 Gloves are black cotton and should be snug, but not tight.

Walking shorts – khaki shorts that will be used for some football games and other appearances. These you must
locate and purchase on your own. These will be worn with white socks and white tennis shoes. These should be
available for the first football game in August.

Black socks – for wearing with the bibbers and black leather shoes

The entire formal marching uniform will be worn for football games, marching competitions, and parades.
Deviation from this will be at the discretion of the Band Director. You may wish to ask your student ahead of each
event if they have been told something specific about what to wear.

Concert Attire

Solid white shirt or blouse, Solid black pants or skirt, Black tie for boys, black shoes. Concert attire is worn for
concerts presented each semester.