Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, & Wind Ensemble:
Option 1: Black Tuxedo
Option 2: Long Black Dress/Skirt
Option 3: Black Suit
Jazz Ensemble:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Semi-formal dress wear that should include coat & tie or suit for gentlemen, and conservative "dressy" dresses or pant suits for ladies. Jazz Ensemble may be required to wear Wind Ensemble attire on occasion.
Jazz Lab and Jazz Workshop:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Same attire as for Jazz Ensemble (above), but all in black.
Examples of Inappropriate Concert Attire:
Please Remember:
Option 1: Black Tuxedo
- Black dress/tuxedo coat (no tails)
- Black dress/tuxedo pants
- White dress/tuxedo shirt
- Black bow tie
- Black dress socks (no designs)
- Black dress shoes (tuxedo shoes recommended)
- Discrete/minimal jewelry
Option 2: Long Black Dress/Skirt
- Long black dress or black blouse and skirt (must fall below the knees while sitting)
- Black nylons (ankles must be covered)
- Black formal dress shoes (closed toe, short/no heels are preferred)
- Discrete/minimal jewelry
Option 3: Black Suit
- Black, long-sleeved button-down shirt OR long-sleeved formal blouse/top (no designs or logos)
- Black dress coat
- Long black pants in a formal style
- Black dress socks (ankles must be covered)
- Black dress shoes (closed toe, short/no heels are preferred)
- Discrete/minimal jewelry
Jazz Ensemble:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Semi-formal dress wear that should include coat & tie or suit for gentlemen, and conservative "dressy" dresses or pant suits for ladies. Jazz Ensemble may be required to wear Wind Ensemble attire on occasion.
Jazz Lab and Jazz Workshop:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Same attire as for Jazz Ensemble (above), but all in black.
Examples of Inappropriate Concert Attire:
- Body hugging clothing (i.e. spandex, stirrup pants, leggings, yoga pants), capris, black jeans, black chinos, short black skirts with leggings, black t-shirts, short sleeved shirts, sleeveless shirts, gym shoes, sandals, flip-flops, boots, low necklines, logos, pinstripes, scarves, and excessive jewelry.
Please Remember:
- The patrons should remember you for how you sound, not for how you look. The focus is on you performing on your instrument; this is not a time for you to make a personal fashion statement.
- Students arriving at school for a performance without proper concert attire will be expected to adhere to the attire guidelines and will be asked to change.
