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CONCERT ATTIRE 2025-2026

Updated for 2025-2026 SEASON!

Concert attire helps set a professional atmosphere at each CKYO performance.  Members should take pride in keeping outfits in good condition and making sure they fit properly throughout the season.  Only CKYO members who are dressed accordingly will be allowed to perform on concert days. Due to NEW policies at Geno’s Formal Wear, year-long tuxedo rentals are no longer available so only SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will have tuxedo as a performance attire option. Please see info below.

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Symphony Orchestra (SO) Concert Attire – FORMAL CONCERT DRESS

Option 1:

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Option 2:

  • Black Tuxedo (no tails)*

  • Black Bow Tie (& Cummerbund)

  • White Dress Shirt

  • Black Dress Shoes and Black Socks.

  • No athletic shoes or black shoes with any color other than black on them.

 

*TUXEDO Resources

 

Concert (CO) and Repertory (Rep) Orchestras Concert Attire – CONCERT BLACK

Option 1:

 

Option 2:

  • Black Dress pants (no jeans, athletic wear or sweatpant material)

  • All black (no other color or pattern) button down dress shirt

  • Black tie or bow tie is optional

  • Black Dress Shoes and Black Socks.

  • No athletic shoes or black shoes with any color other than black on them.

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Bravo String Orchestra (BSO) Concert Attire (no change from previous season)

Option 1:

  • White CKYO Blouse (See Blouse Order Form) or Plain White Blouse (no embellishments or other colors, sleeve should be at least to your elbow or below).

  • Black Skirt that falls below the knees or Black Dress Pants – NO leggings

  • Black Dress Shoes (NO flip-flops or athletic shoes)

  • Black pantyhose or tights (if wearing a shorter length skirt)

  • Submit your Blouse order here: https://form.jotform.com/251798666059172

 

Option 2:

  • Black Dress Pants

  • WHITE, Button down Long-Sleeved Dress Shirt with collar (no black jacket or black shirt)

  • Solid Black Long Tie or black bow tie

  • Black Dress Shoes & Black Socks

 

All Jazz Ensembles Concert Attire

  • All black; can add a bright tie, colorful scarf, or other colorful flair.

 

DRESSES & BLOUSES:

  • All dresses and blouses (listed in OPTION 1) should be ordered through CKYO (unless your student has a dress or blouse used for school band or orchestra that is the same as what CKYO orders through Formal Fashions. Payment is due at time of order. ORDERS DUE SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.

  • SO/CO/Rep may choose dresses from four styles and eight different necklines.

  • All dresses are black, ankle/floor length, with ¾ length sleeves.

  • BSO will choose blouses from ten different necklines.

  • All blouses are white and have ¾ length sleeves.

  • There will be used dresses and blouses available for sale at the August Seating Auditions (first come, first served).

  • If you would like to sell a used dress or blouse, please contact the office.

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CKYO CONCERT ATTIRE

Formal concert attire helps set a professional atmosphere at each CKYO performance.  Members should take pride in keeping outfits in good condition and making sure they fit properly throughout the season.  Only CKYO members who are dressed accordingly will be allowed to perform on concert days.
 

Symphony (SO), Concert (CO) and Repertory (Rep) Orchestras Concert Attire

Option 1:

 

Option 2:

  • Black Tuxedo

  • Black Bow Tie & Cummerbund

  • White Dress Shirt

  • Black Dress Shoes and Black Socks (NO WHITE SOCKS)

 

Bravo String Orchestra Concert Attire

Option 1:

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Option 2:

  • Black Dress Pants

  • White, collared, Long-Sleeved Dress Shirt

  • Solid Black Long Tie (like this)

  • Black Dress Shoes & Black Socks

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