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Uniform Information

Uniforms are required for performance purposes. Choristers purchase red logo polos, red logo sweater vests and ties through the choir office. The other uniform pieces include black “docker style” slacks, a white, button-down collar Oxford shirt, black shoes, black belt and a tie. These pieces may be purchased through a store of your choice. We suggest the uniform section of JCPenney ‘s website. The cost of all items together may run around $110-120.

Informal uniforms must be worn for Saturday rehearsals and events where the choir travels away from UC.

Concert Attire and Grooming

Just as the ensemble's sound is important, so is the ensemble’s appearance. A well-groomed and neatly uniformed ensemble is essential for a truly professional and artistic experience. A chorister who fails to dress appropriately or is not groomed properly for an event may not participate.

The following uniform pieces are required for ALL of the choirs:

  • ACC Red Polo
  • Black Docker style slacks
  • Black Shoes
  • Black Socks
  • Black Belt

The following uniform pieces are required for ALL of the choirs EXCEPT Canzona and Codetta:

  • ACC Red Sweater Vest
  • White Oxford Shirt with Button-down Collar
  • ACC Tie

For Concert Choir girls only:

  • Plaid skirt***
  • Navy or Black tights

* Black pants: They may not be low rise, knit, jeans, skinny legged, extremely baggy or have any decorations on them. They must be straight-legged, zip fly with belt loops.
*** Plaid Skirt: Purchased through Schoolbelles or through Uniform swap

As stated above, there are different uniforms for different purposes. The following describes the different uniforms and the pieces required for each.

Informal Uniform (Girls & Boys-ALL choirs)
  • ACC Red Polo
  • Black Twill Pants with shirt tucked in
  • Black Belt
  • Black Shoes & Socks

(Note: This is the only uniform for Canzona & Codetta)

Formal Uniform (Girls) Concert Choir ONLY!
  • ACC Red Sweater Vest
  • White Oxford Shirt w/Button-down Collar
  • ACC Tie
  • Opaque Navy tights
  • lack dress shoes (no more than 1” heels)
  • ACC Plaid shirt
Semi Formal Uniform (Girls & Boys)
  • ACC Red Sweater Vest
  • White Oxford Shirt w/Button-down Collar
  • ACC Tie
  • Black Twill Pants
  • Black Belt
  • Black shoes & socks
Formal Uniform (Boys)
  • ACC Red Sweater Vest
  • White Oxford Shirt w/Button-down Collar
  • ACC Tie
  • Black Twill Pants
  • Black Belt
  • Black socks & Black Dress shoes

When and What Uniforms to Wear

  • Normal school clothes are worn to regular rehearsals. Students are to abide by the Kanawha County School’s dress code.
  • Informal Uniforms are worn to ALLSaturday rehearsals, when the choristers are out in the community for rehearsals, or when we travel to other locations to rehearse or perform.
  • Semi Formal Uniforms are typically worn as concert attire.
  • Formal Uniforms are worn by CONCERT CHOIR ONLY and when specified by the director.

Dress Code for Rehearsals

Rehearsal and Casual Attire:
Neat & clean clothing

Please DO NOT wear the following:

  • low-rise pants or shorts
  • baggy pants dragging on the floor
  • crop tops
  • spaghetti straps or tank tops
  • sandals or flip-flops
  • any clothing that exposes underwear or bras