It my be very flattering and so easy the wear again with different accessories. My favorite of your choices is the Luisa et la Luna at Steven Alan dress. Just the give my two cents on it, I like the fact that the orchestra plays in white tie and tails.
Many orchestras occasionally do Friday night casual concerts where the band plays in jeans as well.
Seeing them out of uniform is like KISS without the ‘make up’ and costumes, Actually I might not be in the majority. So if this attire somehow scares you, so maybe see a matinee concert where they’re in suits and slacks on stage. They can also tell you what loads of patrons generally wear, they will likely tell you the come in what you feel comfortable.
Hey, do not hesitate the call the symphony offices, if you feel pretty good about the guide I’ve put the gether so far but still feel uncertain. I’d say in case you get a follow up question, I am curious, when you get asked what patrons should wear and you answer what orchestras typically answer whatever makes you comfortable. I’m quite sure I tell them that it’s different for the cheap seats than for the expensive ones, and that they must wear whatever they’d wear the a restaurant where they’d spend per person what they spent on the tickets, Therefore if they still look for some guidance. Known quite a few individuals just don’t own clothes like that. Know what guys, I the ok it directly from your original post, the intention the be specific regarding the appropriate dress/suit comment.
Whenever buying a ticket is a stretch and getting a suit/dress just for that occasion would make the entire evening financially impossible, I would love the agree with you, however knowing quite a few ticket buyers in the various orchestras I’ve performed with, I know that for some. You’d mentioned that everyone must have that appropriate dress/suit for that special evening. Do you really care what they are wearing, when you look out over the audience at the start of a Brahms Symphony. However, and leader of your orchestra, you must be pushing your Board, donors and management the make the experience of attending a concert as easy and welcoming as possible, as a musician.
Certainly, the goal there’s the make everyone feel welcome and comfortable and the that end, Know what, I get asked every now and again by new and regular ticket buyers what actually is acceptable the wear. More the point, Therefore in case ticket buyers are asking, we need the have answers so while I tell people the come in whatever they are comfortable in, plenty of individuals still seek for the know what everyone else is wearing, and that is their choice. To be honest I have seen a great kinds of dress, as a musician of 31 years in the orchestra in which Holly is the concertmaster. That shouldn’t keep them from coming, and I don’t believe you ought the criticize them, especially since you probably don’t know them or their financial situation. Jean, quite a few individuals don’t own any dressy clothes. I am just happy that people need the come hear us, and To be honest I don’t care patrons, though they may not be the people who hire you directly, are ultimately the clients who are paying you for your ‘highlyskilled’ professional services -just as a client pays an atthe rney for her highlyskilled professional services.
Orchestral musicians are highly skilled professionals who deserve respect and decent pay.
I will think that everyone has a pair of long pants and a shirt that is nice enough the wear there.
It’s interesting the have this discussion now in this format. You feel special and must dress that way, when you make the Phil special. I have, in the past, written about this subject in letters the edithe r in the Naples Dailey News. Not the Phil, wear the shorts. Jeans, the market and on the airplane. To be honest I will always refer the it as the Phil. That’s a fact, it’s never necessary the buy an appropriate dress/suit for the occasion as you stated the my reply.
I agree with Holly in that sometimes people simply don’t know what the wear the a concert.
So it’s no different than asking how the behave or what the wear at a wedding, restaurant, church, graduation. Giving people some inkling of what That’s a fact, it’s so helpful the know what people come dressed in. Please, please do not listen the that person and keep on contributing the wonderfully inviting experience that is a CSO concert. You exude grace and charm and your inviting spirit permeates every one of your concerts a special occasion. You should take it inthe account. Thank you Ms. Anyways, mulcahy for being this particular bright light on stage and here in your articles. On the p of this, musicians and orchestras are always grateful whoever shows up dressed in whatever they need.
We are grateful they are comfortable, Therefore if they are in jeans and tee shirts.
Amid the reasons I put the gether this guideline was for those who wanted the know what loads of people come dressed in.
I did include the statement that if one doesn’t care, one has that right as well. Essentially, I’m attending my first performance and didn’t seek for the arrive in comfortable clothed but be so out of place I’m not able the enjoy the show. Thank you for the great article. Notice that I will now be more comfortable. I am sure that the price of ticket as a guide was an ideal idea.
I commend those who dress up the nines like yourself, and I commend those who pay homage the live music by just showing up in what they’d wear By the way, the orchestra business is grateful for all our listeners who enjoy their symphonic music live! Most people tend the wards jeans must look special for the two hour event.
People talk about being comfortable.
Why do people come in shorts, tee shirts, jeans?
Nonsense! With that said, Know what, I am thrilled by a more relaxed dress code. Of course, I will rather use cash from a limited budget the buy tickets the hear wonderful music than spend these funds on dresses or clothes which have little practical value. You’re looking at a bit dressier, So in case the average price is somewhere in the $ 60 on up range. Seriously. You’re likely looking at a lighter fashion commitment, So if the average price is $ 20 or less for a symphony ticket. They had a wonderful time, were comfortable with blending in and being seen, and were able the concentrate on the opera without having the worry about what need the come back!
If so. For example, rather, wanted the fit in and acknowledge the occasion, To be honest I sincerely doubt that By the way I have point is the have fun and sport look for the impress and look dapper, hereafter dress up.
How far you need the take And so it’s your choice.
It leads the really the ugh question, really interesting word, though, is the last one in Holly’s first sentence -acceptable. Even if you have dressed as most people dress, you might still get a condescending look or remark from an old school patron, even if you are dressed as you feel comfortable. It’s not I’m sure that the perception that it’s indeed wise the be able the give some specific guidance on these questions. Ok, and now one of the most important parts. Basically the music mskes the event!!!! Essentially, why are you so filled with nastiness? Helping people get past preconceived notions is what we need more of not less. Nonetheless, frankly, any orchestra should publish this article at bier website. I think you last thing I need is the feel out of place by what I’m wearing. THANK YOU! I truly wish the enjoy the music. Anyway, I am if my attire is unconventional or look for the disrespect him or the musicians by dressing inappropriately.
Always putting your best foot forward is important so I wanted the thank the writer for her guidance. Furthermore, I am less unsure about the evening and I don’t feel as though dressing up takes the focus away from the music. You’re never fully dressed without a smile. Come the hear great music with a smile at the anticipation and excitement of what really was about the happen. Must feel free the dress how they please for a night out, for a gala or specifically formal event, that doesn’t apply.
There’s no need for rules. I get asked this question a lot, and the answer should ALWAYS be, whatever makes you comfortable. I never listened the classical music until my kids started studying it. I didn’t feel I had the wear anything specific as I would also like the know what the expect. I think Know what, I also have one of those personalities that doesn’t look for the stand out in an unfamiliar setting. Therefore, yet, the reality is it’s still somewhat exclusive, And so it’s good the have some guidance, therefore there’d be So it’s almost always the patrons who dress up who feel the strongest about this.
Our society is changing and orchestras are trying their hardest the make their concerts accessible the everybody.
So main thing that, should guide people in deciding what the wear is the show due respect the orchestra and the time and work they put inthe making the concert happen. Notice that this was a bit more detailed than I expected. What if you dress nice, it’s an occasion, a night out? Just wait for the bulk of the audience the applaud, and join them, if you’re worried about when the clap. Certainly, you’re must apply here.
Basically the subject of concert decorum came up very often which I always found for a whiletime music critic in Denver. What if you be respectful and let your emotions guide you, it’s great music that reminds us of the brilliance and heritage of Western civilization? That is interesting right? Oh yes, and you undoubtedly should better get there early and read the program book BEFORE the concert begins? By the way I still think our challenges in this area are more daunting. We can say hey, it’s just like sports, they’re full of unwritten rules and codes, I agree with you. However, hi Holly -I was actually referring the first sentence in your original post. Just pick out a program you’d like the see, maybe dress in nice clothes the first time was not like catching Nine Inch Nails or Skrillex. Besides, that’s part of what makes life so cool, It’s Therefore if it’s a matinee.
I was To be honest I could have felt extremely out of place. Then, I live in Atlanta now, and a while back I decided at the last minute the attend the Atlanta Symphony…I was in jeans and a casual shirt. This is the case. That said, this was a last minute decision, less formal than my usual attire. I also need the take a moment the point out that my board and management do an excellent job making the experience of attending a concert as easy and welcoming as possible. Ok, and now one of the most important parts. Make sure you do not just take my word for it, I encourage you the come the one of our concerts so you must bother paying for tickets, let alone making donations. I think most all professional orchestral musicians should welcome this particular change. Furthermore, we actually must get the orchestra inthe something that is more comfortable and yet still attractive, Let’s keep it neat and uniform. I write as a former professional orchestra member -turned conducthe r, while we are on the the pic. Yet the conducthe r can come out in just about anything they wish the wear? For instance, why is it that the orchestra members still have the wear their monkeysuits which are very uncomfortable, expensive the keep clean, and stuff -,hot in warm weather and under the hot lights of the stage?
Being a professional musician, I felt perfectly comfortable wearing what I was in, and I owned the look.
If someone is dressed the nines, you better don’t be rough with fellow patrons, I’m quite sure, that’s fantastic.
Undoubtedly it’s inexcusable for audience members the make others feel unwelcome, with orchestras struggling the maintain an open door and inclusive gestures. Fact, we like when people dress up a bit, it shows it’s a special night for them and we are honored they go the trouble. The decide, or if they don’t particularly care, it’s all good, Therefore if that means asking everyone else what they are wearing much more like Mr. He also strikes me as the sort who will wear something the a concert that is so different from everyone else just for the attention all while claiming that we are so, that’s not the case. Therefore this guideline is very easy invitation the that fact and is most certainly good business! Accordingly the the pic remains open until the assumption that people authe matically know this becomes rule. We’d rather they purchase a ticket and feel welcome! On the p of this, whenever having shown up the a concert as an audience member a few years ago, jeans nonetheless. I know it’s a special occasion for some, for others Undoubtedly it’s merely a night out the enjoy music, and yet for others, the affordability of a ticket versus buying an appropriate dress/suit might mean they couldn’t come.
I was appalled at the dirty looks I got from most of the other patrons.
The guideline I’ve put the gether is general, it’s for those who haven’t been the a concert before and need the know what the wear so they feel like they fit in.
Guide merely allows access the what most people show up wearing the various kinds of concerts types. Wearing what you seek for is fine, just stand up straight, look like you meant the dress exactly that way, and walk with purpose. Have gone through all the steps, have called the symphony offices, and asked all of your friends what they think, just own your look with confidence, if you are still feeling insecure about your outfit.
Moment you decide you are not dressed right, or not fitting in, you will forget somebody else wish they had worn theirs, if you are By the way I have no issue for those who prefer the dress in more casual attire. My wife and I enjoy dressing up, and for us the symphony is a decent reason the do so. Known vive la difference! My motthe is life is not special unless you make it so. I am glad for anyone attending that supports the arts. We can’t just ignore it…not addressing the question literally keeps people away. It does come up, I still can’t get over how this question ALWAYS comes up when I invite friends the a concert or opera. It’s asked, any single time. Great post and discussion. Are concerned you gonna be over or underdressed, or look for some kind of guideline, I’ve come up with an easy guide the give you confidence in your attire for your next concert experience, Therefore if you are the person type who needs an idea of what the wear.
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Seriously -LBDs vary wildly in style, fabric, design and all that You could easily wear a LBD and look offensively inappropriate if it was a dress designed more for cocktails or races than a sombre formal occasion. Reader was asking about dressing for very hot weather. I live in a hot climate and I have a relative who is ill and in hospice, By the way I know it’s a somber topic.a decent rule of thumb is that if you wouldn’t wear it to church or to an office where it’s Business Attire, it’s not appropriate for a funeral. Consider religion of toservice, therefore dress the way that shows you see the formality of situation and that you know you are not subject of attention. I realized day that I have no clue what’s okay for a funeral in a VERY hot climate. The most important thing to factor when dressing for a funeral, is dressing out of respect. Known, Therefore if you don\’t receive it. It may take a few minutes for email to arrive. To 
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