Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. Do we have to participate in Band Fundraising?
2. Explain how my child gets credit for fundraising.
3. What is Band Boosters?
4. What is the Uniform Code?
5. What is the Equipment and Instrument Agreement?
6. What happens when the Band Student forgets his/her instrument?
7. Where can my child store his/her instrument at school?
8. How can I, a parent, help Mr. Gregory and the DC Band?

Do we have to participate in Band Fundraising?

Fundraising is all voluntary. The funds your child earn, are deposited in 
the Band Booster-Students Account to help pay for the Band Trip held in May 
and for summer band camp.

Many Deer Creek families and businesses look forward to the annual Blue and 
Gold Sausage Fundraiser. Even if your child doesn't like the fundraising 
idea, it's nice to bring the delicious sausage and chicken to our friends, 
neighbors and especially our homes!

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Explain how my child gets credit for fundraising.

Each fundraiser (Blue and Gold, other like candy sales) will have a 
different breakdown. All terms will be explained to your child and sent home 
in note form.  Mr. Gregory and a Booster/parent volunteer record each 
students profits in a computer program that can be accessed to the parent 
upon request.

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What is Band Boosters?

The purpose of the Band Boosters is to provide additional financial, 
organizational and moral support for band activities and programs of the 
Deer Creek Antler Band.  Membership is open to parents or guardians of 
students enrolled in the Deer Creek Band programs, as well as adults who are 
interested in supporting those students.

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What is the Uniform Code?

A prescribed uniform symbolic of the Deer Creek Band will be worn at all 
public appearances that are designated.  Each student is expected to become 
acquainted with the proper care for the required dress and/or marching 
uniform. 

The required concert uniform is:

 HIGH SCHOOL BAND 
Men: White tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, black slacks (no denim), black belt, 
black socks and shoes.
Women: Concert dress(provided),jet black hose, black flats or heels.

6th and 7th Grade
Men:Dress shirt (any color), dress slacks(no denim), dress socks, dress 
shoes, and tie.
Women: Skirt and Blouse or Dress (any color), black flats or heels.

  The school will provide the traditional marching uniform, which consists 
of black trousers, blue coat, detatchable collar liner, and hat.  
Replacement cost is $350.The student must provide a blue polo shirt 
purchased from the boosters, black socks and black marching shoes. The 
marching shoes are suitable to wear with the concert uniform.
  It is the highest honor to be allowed to wear the uniform of Deer Creek 
Band.  When in uniform, you are no longer an individual-you are a 
representative of your community and your school.  Acceptable jewelry to be 
worn with the marching uniform shall be post-type earrings and class rings. 
Jewlelry will be allowed with the concert uniform; but again, modesty is the 
goal. When in marching attire, students with long hair will be required to 
wear it up under the hat or inside the uniform.  When traveling with a 
group, your uniform is to be on a hanger and hung up while you are not 
wearing it. The uniform is a modified West Point military style; therefore, 
it is to be worn in its entirety and in a proper miliatry fashion at all 
times.  At no time is a band member to be seen in a partial uniform.  
There will be uniform inspection on all performance dates. Anyone whose 
uniform does not pass inspection will not participate in the event that 
evening.
  It is recommended that your uniform be cleaned four times during the 
marching season. Proper care of the uniform is paramount, The entire uniform 
should be cleaned at the same time. The detachable collar liner can be 
machine wahed but let it air dry. The remainder of the uniform is to be 
DRY CLEANED ONLY!!,  After a performance the uniform is usually 
soaked with perspiration. The coat and trousers should be hung seperately 
and left to dry. DO NOT HANG A WET OR DAMP UNIFORM IN A GARMENT BAG OR 
OTHER TYPE OF BAG!! To prolong the life of the uniform please hang it on 
a formed hanger. This will keep the coat in its proper shape. Failure to 
comply with these rules could result in the student being required to 
replace the uniform.

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What is the Equipment and Instrument Agreement?

It is customary for each student to provide his own instrument, parts, books 
and accessories. This includes, but is not limited to, reeds, ligatures, 
neckstraps, mouthpieces, mutes and cleaning.

Deer Creek Band has a limited number of instruments, which are available to 
students. For more information, contact Mr.Gregory.

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What happens when the Band Student forgets his/her instrument?

A writing assignment will be given out and the student is expected to 
complete the assignment by the end of class.

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Where can my child store his/her instrument at school?

Middle School  Instrument Storage Room
High School  There are instrument cubbies in the band room and in the 
entry way (High School-West building). 

All instruments should be easily identified with a name tag on the 
instrument case. Smaller instruments may be placed in school lockers.

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How can I, a parent, help Mr. Gregory and the DC Band?

Band Boosters is an excellent way to show support. The meetings are held on 
the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Middle School band room.

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