Review the program dress code for rehearsal time with your student. Sent out in registration confirmation email. 

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IEMA Concert Black Attire

Winter and Spring Concerts are considered semi-formal. For other performances that are more casual,

additional information will be given at the beginning of the semester.

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IEMA CONCERT BLACK DRESS CODE SAMPLES

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Boys:

Black dress pants, black shoes & socks, white collar button up shirt (long sleeve) and black slim-tie or black bow tie.

Don’ts: no vest or suit jackets, no colored shirts, no polo shirts, no clip on ties

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Girls:

All black dress, short, 3/4 length or long sleeve modest top, (knee length or longer) or black dress pants with white collard blouse, flesh colored tights, black closed-toe shoes. Hair half-up or in bun, natural make-up.

Don’ts: No sleeve cut outs at shoulder, no sleeveless tops, no pattern on dress, no boots, no heals higher than 1 inch.

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Makeup: Should be worn natural with no dark eye shadow.

 

Safety: High heels can cause a safety issue when standing on the risers and walking up and down stairs.

Heels should not be higher than 1 in. No Wedges or boots. 

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CBU Symphonic Band Participants

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Boys:

• Black Tuxedo look - black suit, black dress shoes and black socks (no sneakers)  with white dress shirt and black bow tie.

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Girls:

• Black slacks with black top or blouse with sleeves (no tank top or camisole, see-through shirts must be worn with an undershirt, no bandeau’s)

• Black dress, mid-calf or floor-length black dress with short, 3/4 or long length sleeves (no sleeveless dresses)

• Black, plain nylons

• Black dress shoes (closed toe and heel, flat or low heel, no sandals) 

• Minimal jewelry and hair accessories.

• Natural Make-up

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Young Musician Program Concert Attire

For Honor String Orchestra and Encore Honor Choir

(Black on Black Concert attire)

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Boys: 

Black dress pants, black long-sleeve button up dress shirt, with black slim tie. Black dress shoes and black dress socks (no sneakers).

 

Girls: 

Black dress with sleeves or black skirt with black blouse with sleeves. Flesh or black panty-hose with black dress shoes flats or 1” heels (No high heels). Hair should be worn naturally, not too curly and out of face with minimal hair pins. Make-up should be natural looking. No red lipstick. 

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