Performance Dress Code

Students in Wind Ensemble, HS Symphonic Band, 8th Grade Concert Band, 7th Grade Symphonic Band, 7th Grade Fundamental Band, and 6th Grade Beginning Band are required to wear a concert uniform to all performances unless otherwise specified. If obtaining appropriate concert attire is a hardship for you, please consult your Band Director at the earliest possible convenience.
If you have any questions or concerns about what constitutes appropriate concert attire, please contact your Band Director directly.

The follow groups will utilize Concert Black as their concert uniform: HS Symphonic Band, 8th Grade Concert Band, 7th Grade Symphonic Band, 7th Grade Fundamental Band

Students are free to choose the components of their concert blacks within the following guidelines:

black dress pants, slacks, skirt, or dress (skirt length is at the knee or longer)
if appropriate, wear a black belt with your pants/slacks, etc.
black dress shirt, blouse, or dress (avoid particularly low necklines)
black socks or black opaque stockings/tights
black dress shoes (heels are not recommended, particularly for performers who stand to perform)
jewelry is permitted, but should not be prominent
good hygiene is expected, but avoid using fragrances

Please avoid the following items, even if they are black:

jeans, sweats, warm-up pants, yoga pants, leggings, miniskirts, or shorts
t-shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops, or crop tops
flip-flops, slippers, sports shoes, sneakers, black shoes with colored stripes or logos
white socks, colored socks, bare legs, or bare feet
any jewelry or accessories that are reflective
avoid the use of any fragrances

Use these tips when assembling your concert attire:

because students are growing, borrowing from older siblings, parents, or even aunts, uncles, and cousins is a great idea (especially for shoes!)
if you decide to buy, allow room for growing (not quite a clown suit big, but enough for a year or two)
thrift stores can be a great place to find more dressy clothing in good shape (and to donate clothes that no longer fit!)
although we want to look nice, high school concerts are not black tie events and truly formal attire is not expected
a good thing to keep in mind is that the goal of concert attire is to allow students to blend in with the ensemble when viewed from a distance of 30-100 feet. Imperfections in clothing or fit that are visible up close may not be an issue at a distance.
While many fancier dress shoes have leather soles, rubber soles are recommended for performers, particularly those who stand to perform (e.g. percussion)