School Music T-shirts and Gifts

From funny marching band bumper stickers to drum major mugs and caps, band director hoodies and sweatshirts to band section buttons and marching season keepsake ornaments, we have all the gear for marching band lovers! Band Mom and Band Dad shirts too! Or, Design Your Own Marching Band T-shirt on our website. Make matching section t-shirts or enough for your whole high school band group by personalizing with your own band name or slogan.

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The marching band evolved and became more structured within the armies of the early city-states, becoming the basis for the military band, from which the modern marching band emerged. As musicians became less important in directing the movement of troops on the battlefield, the bands moved into increasingly ceremonial roles - an intermediate stage which provided some of the instrumentation and music for marching bands was the modern brass band, which also evolved out of the military tradition.

Many military traditions survive in modern marching band. Bands that march in formation will often be ordered to "dress their ranks" and "cover down their files". They may be called to "attention", and given orders such as "about face" and "forward march". Uniforms of many marching bands still resemble military uniforms.

Outside of police and military organizations, modern marching band is most commonly associated with American football, specifically the halftime show. Many U.S. universities had bands before the twentieth century. The first modern halftime show by a marching band at a football game was by the University of Illinois Marching Illini in 1907 at a game against the University of Chicago.

Another innovation that appeared at roughly the same time as the field show and marching in formations was the fight song. University fight songs are often closely associated with a university's band. Many of the more recognizable and popular fight songs are widely utilized by high schools across the country. Three university fight songs commonly used by high schools are the University of Michigan's "The Victors", the University of Notre Dame's "Victory March", and the United States Naval Academy's "Anchors Aweigh".

Blue Marching Band Mom Tote Bag
Show your marching band support as a parent with this fun two toned blue Marching Band Mom design. Wear to marching band competitions or football games.
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Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go. They include a bottom gusset and extra long handles for easy carrying.
* 10 oz heavyweight natural canvas fabric
* Full side and bottom gusset
* 22" reinforced self-fabric handles
* Machine washable
* Measures 15" x 18" x 6"
Marching Band Mom T-shirts and Gifts

With a large family, we contributed our share of school music players to the band, jazz band, marching band and orchestra. Everyone in our family chose to play a brass instrument instead of strings. Maybe that's because their Dad played the french horn? Anyway, we ended up with four horn players, a trombone player and a trumpet player. Our youngest horn player isn't sure yet if he wants to stick it out. He's still thinking it over. But our older kids loved participating in the York Youth Symphony and four of them played in marching band during high school. Ah, those Saturday band competitions and Friday night football games!
The trumpet and trombone players loved their jazz ensemble as well. You can imagine that our house was pretty loud sometimes, with various kids practicing for upcoming school or community music concerts! Four of them also play the piano, which I moved to a back bedroom just to cut down on the noise level during overlapping practice sessions.
Playing in a band or orchestra is a wonderful experience for young musicians, as it teaches them discipline, team work, and a love for some of the great music of the world. If I only had a nickel for every concert or rehearsal or music lesson either my husband or I drove them to or attended! But I would not trade those busy (and noisy) times for anything in the world. If you are thinking about starting your children out in a school music, I say full steam ahead! Encourage them to practice, wear cotton in your ears if you have to, to get through those first squawky practice sessions, and be sure to keep camera and video recorder close at hand so you can chronicle their progress through the years.

Orchestra grunge Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Orchestra musicians will love this ultra retro blue and brown grunge logo. For those who think orchestra music should be just as cool as the rest.
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The most comfortable t-shirt ever! Our 100% cotton, Hanes Beefy-T is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.
* 6.1 oz. 100% luxuriously soft ring spun cotton
* Standard fit
* Ribbed sleeve cuffs

Orchestra T-shirts and Gifts

These fun school music designs make nice gifts for any band director, music student or teacher.

Check out these music designs from designers at Cafepress!

Jazz Band Framed Tile
Stylized silhouette Trumpet Player with JAZZ BAND slogan! Great design for jazz directors, teachers, students and players.
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Set off our decorative ceramic tile in its own stylish Cherrywood frame - the perfect way to complete a decorative gift or keepsake. Rounded edges and quality construction make this Framed Tile the ultimate wall accent.
* Frame measures 6" x 6" x 0.5", with 4.25" x 4.25" tile
* Constructed of stained Cherrywood
* Two holes for wall mounting
Jazz Music T-shirts and Gifts

Blues and Jazz White T-Shirt
If you love blues, this fun Jazz and Blues logo is for you! Blues Music design makes a nice gift for blues lovers.
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The most comfortable t-shirt ever! Our 100% cotton, Hanes Authentic Tagless T-Shirt is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.
* 6.1 oz. 100% cotton
* Standard fit

Blues Music T-shirts and Gifts

Clarinet Players Rule Mousepad
Clarinet Players Rule! Fun design on caps, golf shirts, mugs, magnets, bumper stickers, mousepads, teddy bears, t-shirts and more.
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Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable.

Clarinet Players Rule T-shirts And Gifts

Here are some of my picks for places to find unique music t-shirts for piano teachers, marching band members, drummers, singers and music lovers.




Need a new musical instrument for your band student? Try Woodwind and Brasswind

CHOIR MUSIC T-SHIRTS - Colorful soprano, alto, school chorus and singing tees.
MARCHING BAND GIFTS - Band shirts, canvas bags to carry band season essentials and more
DRUMLINE HOODIES - Lots of music hoodies for your drumline members

SOLOPRESS - Drummer and Drumline T-shirts plus lots of funny music slogan tees
MARCHING BAND STUFF - Lots of fun Marching Band designs plus many instrument tee shirts
T-SHIRT ME-SHIRT - Cool Marching Band and Instrument T-shirts

Choir Rocks Mug
Funky My Choir Rocks design in multi-color lettering is a great gift for choir directors and all choir members.
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The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special.
* Measures 3.75" tall, 3" diameter
* Dishwasher and microwave safe

Choir T-shirts and Gifts

Classic Violin Teacher Teddy Bear
Violin design with violin teacher slogan makes a nice gift for any music teacher.
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Our plush bear is a cutie in his own message-bearing t-shirt and festive red ribbon. He's a great gift for Valentine's Day, baby showers, birthdays, get well-wishes, a pair of wedding bears, or any reason you dream up. Put a smile on someone's face. Just grin and bear it!
* Soft plush fur
* 11 inches tall
* Red bow and t-shirt included
Violin Teacher Gifts / Tees

Singing Is My Life Jr. Jersey T-Shirt
Music quote for musicians of all ages, especially nice as a gift for vocal music teachers and students. Quote reads "Singing Is My Life". Singers will love it.
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Turn heads in this hot, hip, curve-hugging tee from American Apparel. Made of ultra-fine, ring-spun cotton, it gets softer with each washing. Lightweight for summer comfort or winter layering, it's a casual, effortless way to ensure you're stylin' in comfort.
* 4.3 oz. 100% ultra-fine combed ringspun jersey
* Made in the U.S.A., by American Apparel
* Size up for a looser fit
Fun T-shirts and Gifts For Choir Singers

I Sing BASS Dark T-Shirt
I SING BASS logo for barbershop bass singers, choir members and bass soloists. BASS design makes a nice gift.
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Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.
* 5.6 oz. 100% cotton
* Standard fit

Funny College Music T-shirts for Musicians

Mommy's Little Flute Player Infant Bodysuit
Sweet butterfly logo and "Mommy's Little Flute Player" music design for flute lover families. Great gift for flute players with a new baby or kid.
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Babies love creepin', crawlin' and sleepin' in our super comfy, 100% cotton jersey knit Infant Creeper. Infant clothes shouldn't be hard to change, so our three-snap bottom helps ease those nasty diaper changes. Great baby stuff for your special little one.
* 5.5 oz. 100% cotton
* Three bottom snaps
* Standard T-shirt neck
Mommy's Little Flute Player T-shirts and Bibs