Specific clothing requirements have been established to present all concert band and jazz students in a consistent and visually tasteful manner. All students are required to meet these codes when attending a scheduled band or jazz performance. Failure to do so will result in a lowering of the student grade. Purchasing concert attire is the responsibility of the individual student and his/her family and  needs to approved by the directors PRIOR to his/her first concert. Specifics are listed below by performance group.  Some suppliers are listed at the bottom of the page, but make sure to leave time for delivery.

Concert Band and Symphonic Band

Ladies: a white, long sleeve blouse or collared shirt (conservative neckline), floor length black skirt (no slits), skin color nylons with black dress shoes (closed toes and heels no higher than 2 inches).

Gentlemen: a white, long sleeved, wing tipped tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, dress slacks made of cotton, polyester, or wool combination, a black belt, black dress shoes with black socks (preferably tie shoes but black penny loafers are acceptable).

Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble

Ladies: a floor length long sleeved black dress - or a black, long sleeve blouse or collared shirt (conservative neckline), floor length black skirt (no slits), skin color nylons with black dress shoes (closed toes and heels no higher than 2 inches).

Gentlemen: a black suit or tuxedo, a white, long sleeved, wing tipped tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, a black belt or black cummerbund, black lace dress shoes with black socks.

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 Band

Ladies and Gentlemen: Same attire as for Jazz Ensemble (above), but all in black.

Other Reminders

• The only body adornments students may wear are a watch and/or one earring per ear. No additional jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, additional piercing in ears, nose, etc.

• You may not have colored hair while performing on stage. Your hair must be its natural color.

• Sandals, boots, black sneakers, black casual shoes are unacceptable.

• Black jeans are not acceptable attire.

• Closed-toe shoes with straps are unacceptable; ladies shoes must cover the foot from heel to toe.

• Remember: no slits on dresses or skirts.

• We expect students to be neatly groomed for all performances with minimal make-up for the ladies.

• This is a concert where the focus is on you performing on your instrument; this is not a time for you to make a personal fashion statement.

• All students must have their concert attire approved by the directors.
  Students arriving at school for a performance without proper concert attire will be sent home to change.

Difficulties finding good band attire?  Try these sites.

Tuxedo Wholesalers

Band Mart

Western Band

The Band Room

American Band