The GAHS Concert Choir Performance Dress Code

Standard concert dress provides a formal, uniform look for the ensemble that does not detract from the performance of the music or draw attention to the individual.

This concert dress is the established standard in use by many professional, semi-professional, and amateur ensembles from across the world. This dress code is known as "Concert Black".

As the name suggests, the defining feature of this dress code is that it is all black, without adornment of any kind. Regardless of personal style, attire is expected to be formal, classy, elegant, modest, and allow for comfort and freedom of movement to allow for the best possible performance.

Concert Black allows students a wide degree of freedom to choose clothing that they can feel good about wearing which, in turn, allows them to focus on their musical performance and unity as a whole ensemble.

Concert At What is Concert Black attire?

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

• Black dress pants, slacks, skirt, or dress (skirt length must be at the knee or longer)

• Sleeves for dresses/tops must be a cap sleeve, short sleeve, ¾ sleeve, or long sleeve.  No sleeveless, strapless, or spaghetti straps. 

• If appropriate, you may 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 since we are standing)

• Jewelry is permitted, but should not be prominent (pearls are a great option!)

• good hygiene is expected, but please avoid using fragrances on the occasion of a performance

• ALL STUDENTS’ ATTIRE MUST GET PRE-APPROVAL FROM MRS. BAYKO. 

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What is not​ Concert Black attire?

Please DO NOT WEAR 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, strapless/halter tops, or crop tops

• flip-flops, slippers, crocks, sports shoes, sneakers, black shoes with colored stripes or logos

• white socks, colored socks, bare legs, or bare feet

• Overly reflective/sparkly/sequined jewelry or accessory items

• avoid the use of any fragrances on performance occasions