Performance attire

What are the general norms when performing, whether professionally or not-- specifically in reference to singers. I know that tuxedos are normally worn, but are there any specific norms when it comes to cut or style? Full length jackets and whatnot? How about suits?

Well, we wear penguin suits in the symphony here complete with tails and a fake vest. I've usually seen just regular tuxes (without the tails) at professional level choir concerts, for school it's usually a dress shirt and tie.

These days, most groups have their own dress code. One choir I sing in wears tails with the standard white pique tie and matching vest. Another has their own "uniform" black suit for men. Another wears "all black," usually black slacks and a black long-sleeve shirt for the men. There doesn't seem to be much of a standard anymore. I basically wear what I'm told to wear.

I basically wear what I'm told to wear.

Haha! No offense Mr. Graham, that statement just got me laughing :P

I basically wear what I'm told to wear.

I wish I could get..hmmm..to...hahaha.. no nevermind

regardless, kinky :P

You need to be careful when specifying dress code.

Especially when the musicians are so willing to wear anything!

Haha! No offense Mr. Graham, that statement just got me laughing

None taken. You might be surprised what I've been asked to wear (and do, actually) while singing.

I have less of a problem wearing a silk mariachi shirt with a red sash around my waist (yes, I was asked to wear that once for a gig that didn't pay enough to warrant it) than I do being asked to do choreography while singing a demanding piece of classical repertoire.

Perfect example: The John Alexander Singers recently programmed a piece by Meredith Monk entitled Panda Chant II, in which the singers have to sing elaborate polyrhythmic patterns on nonsense syllables and make gutteral noises while doing what amounted to a line dance. The piece was "interesting," but learning it and performing it totally sucked...far more trouble than it was worth one way or another.

But I digress...