Like many contemporary orchestras, students will wear “concert black” of their choice within the guidelines below. This allows a considerable amount of leeway for students to use items they may already have in their closet or that can be readily purchased.

Females

• Black ankle-length skirt (slit no higher than the knee), dress, or pants

• Black blouse or sweater with sleeves

• Black hose, knee highs, or trouser socks

• Black closed-toe dress shoes (no sequins or metallic embellishments)

Males

• Black dress pants or dockers

• Black long or short-sleeved dress shirt

• Black socks

• Black closed-toe dress shoes

• Black sport jacket (it’s classy, but not required!)

What NOT to wear

• If the fabric has a print or pattern or any color other than black, no.

• If it has a logo, picture, or other artistic design, no.

• If it is a t-shirt, shorts, athletic-wear, short skirt, capri pants, no.

• If it stretches too tight, no.

• If it has a slit above the knee, exposes bare shoulders, midriff, legs, or feet, no.

• If it is strapless or sleeveless, no.

• If it is running shoes, sandals, flip flops, or slippers, no.

• If you are in doubt, no!

Remember, this is a “dress-up” event. Our image needs to be as professional as that of any major performing group (Fort Worth Symphony, etc.). If you have questions about the acceptability of any item, please contact the director for approval.

Students who come to a concert performance in unacceptable attire will have their concert grade reduced, and in extreme cases, will not be allowed to perform.

All students will wear an orchestra shirt (provided prior to the first concert of the year), nice full-length jeans (no rips or holes), and closed-toed shoes. Running shoes are acceptable.