Concert Attire for Symphonic Band

Gentlemen

•  Black dress shoes (no tennis shoes or sandals- however, marching shoes are acceptable )

•  Black dress socks

•  White (no marks!) undershirt

Ladies

•  Plain black pumps or flats, and black hose (Legg's Jet Black).  Heel should be 2 inches or less.   Sandals/open-toed shoes are not acceptable; clogs are highly discouraged.

Provided (these items will be stored at school at all times)

•  Tuxedo jacket and pants, w hite wing collar tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, and black cummerbund for young men.

•  Black gown for ladies.

All gentlemen are expected to wash and iron their tuxedo shirts after every performance, and return them to school by the end of the week.

No jewelry may be worn during performance, unless ladies are provided with uniform pearls.   Watches, earrings (except for pearl studs), rings, bracelets, necklaces, and anklets may not be worn during performance. These items should be left at home.   No nail polish except natural color.   Hair should be worn in a style away from the face.

DRY-CLEANING

After every performance, uniforms will need to be dry-cleaned.   The Courtland Band Parents Association will take care of all dry-cleaning for the entire school year for $25.00.   (This includes school concerts, All-County, All-District and All-Virginia Bands, Festival, etc.)   Checks can be made out to CBPA, and must be received back with your course acknowledgement form.

PURCHASING AND CHECK-OUT

The Courtland Band Parents Association will provide an opportunity for parents and students to purchase concert attire items.   Notice will be sent home and posted on the band's web site at a later date.   Items will be stored at the school to avoid loss.