Sachse Choir Standards

Concert Attire

Everything students need to know about uniforms, concert dress requirements, care expectations, and replacement costs.

One Standard Uniform expectations protect the professional look of the entire ensemble.

One Sound Concert attire keeps the visual focus on the music we create together.

One Team Every singer is responsible for keeping their assigned uniform performance-ready.

Uniform Requirements

Student Responsibilities

Treble Singers

A black dress and uniform bag will be provided by the SHS Choral Program. Any alterations needed for proper fit will be completed by the SHS Choral Program at the beginning of the school year.

Students are responsible for:

Black character shoes$45

Pearls

Only Bella Voce and A Cappella singers are issued concert pearls. Lost pearls must be replaced at $5 per set.

Uniform Replacement Cost

If a dress is damaged, lost, or altered while in a student’s possession, the replacement cost of $70 will be charged at the end of the school year.

$70

Tenor-Bass Singers

A black tuxedo, including pants, coat, bow tie, cummerbund, and uniform bag, will be provided by the SHS Choral Program. Any alterations needed for proper fit will be completed by the SHS Choral Department at the beginning of the school year.

Students are responsible for:

Black dress shoes
Black socks

Standard white tuxedo shirt$20

Uniform Replacement Cost

If a tuxedo is damaged, lost, or altered while in a student’s possession, the replacement cost of $94 will be charged at the end of the school year.

$94

Protect the Uniform

Uniform Care

Dress Care

Do not wash your concert dress in a washing machine.
Dresses will be professionally dry cleaned by the SHS Choral Program at the end of the year.
Always hang your dress when you are not wearing it.
Keep up with issued pearls. Replacement pearls are $5 per set.

Tuxedo Care

Do not wash tuxedo jackets or pants in a washing machine.
Tuxedos will be professionally dry cleaned by the SHS Choral Program at the end of the year.
Always hang your tuxedo at home when you are not wearing it.
Bow ties and cummerbunds are distributed before performances and collected immediately afterward.
Ties and cummerbunds should never leave campus.

Program Spirit Wear

Choir T-Shirt

T-shirts will be worn to school on days of choral concerts, contests, specified spirit days, or any performance during the school day.

Concert Days UIL & Contests Spirit Days School-Day Performances

Representing Sachse Choir

Pressure Is A Privilege

When you wear a Sachse Choir uniform, you represent something bigger than yourself. Excellence is reflected in how we prepare, how we present ourselves, and how we support one another.

Additional Dress Code for SHS Choir Members

The dress code for all students involved in any organization will be determined by the director when competing, performing, practicing away from SHS, visiting off campus while representing the organization, or participating in any photography and/or film that shows the student to be part of the organization.

There are no exceptions. Head coaches and directors are to manage the actions of all assistant staff members and students within their sport or program.

Quick Answers

Concert Attire FAQ

What happens if my uniform needs alterations?

Any alterations needed for proper fit will be completed by the SHS Choral Program at the beginning of the school year.

Can I wash my dress or tuxedo at home?

No. Dresses, tuxedo jackets, and tuxedo pants should not be washed in a washing machine. They will be dry cleaned by the SHS Choral Program at the end of the year.

Who receives pearls?

Only Bella Voce and A Cappella singers are issued concert pearls. Replacement pearls are $5 per set if lost or damaged.

What uniform pieces should never leave campus?

Tuxedo bow ties and cummerbunds are distributed before performances and collected by section leaders immediately after performances. They should not leave school.