Matthew Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FPSchubertII Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Lee Graham Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kirk Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I basically wear what I'm told to wear. Haha! No offense Mr. Graham, that statement just got me laughing :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anders Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I basically wear what I'm told to wear. I wish I could get..hmmm..to...hahaha.. no nevermind regardless, kinky :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montpellier Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 You need to be careful when specifying dress code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FPSchubertII Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Especially when the musicians are so willing to wear anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Lee Graham Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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