CONCERT DRESS
Ladies: AFC claret blouse
Smart full length black trousers OR long black skirt
Black shoes
Small black handbag
AFC black folder
All jewellery should be small and neat.
Men: Black DJ and trousers
AFC claret bow tie
White shirt
Black shoes
Black socks
AFC black folder
CONCERT ETIQUETTE
In addition to our aim of presenting the highest standards of musical performance, we also aim for high standards of presentation in our concerts. To ensure that we achieve this, we ask all singers to note the following:
· Please ensure that you follow all the requirements of the concert dress code so that we appear as a smart, well disciplined choir.
- Line up before going on stage and make a formal entrance as directed by the Chairman/Concert Manager. The concert starts as soon as the choir appears – and before the music begins!
- Remain standing until given the signal to sit, so that we all sit down together. Make sure you have marked your copy with the ‘Stand’ and ‘Sit’ cues.
- Do not talk to each other on stage, or try and communicate with members of the audience, as this gives the impression of an undisciplined choir.
- During the concert, stand to sing on a given signal from the conductor - quietly and together.
- Turn the pages of your music as quietly as possible, trying not to cause any audible distraction during the performance – particularly during solo passages.
- At the end of a performance, wait for the conductor’s signal to stand to take our applause. DO NOT applaud other performers while you are standing up.
Nov 2011
