Concert Uniform Information
It is important to have your student get out their uniform and try it on several weeks before the concert. They may have grown since they last tried it on, and you would be in for an unpleasant surprise the night of the concert. If you need a uniform piece, you must stop by the information desk to see if we have it or if it needs to be ordered. You may also email office@wmhfa.org.
1. Skirts/Pants
Most of our students wear black skirts or pants. WMHFA can provide them at no cost to you if you do not have any. If you provide your own, they must be pure black and be similar in style to those we provide. Girls must wear ankle length skirts which are not too tight. Slits are not allowed. If you are unsure what the skirts or pants should look like, please stop by the uniform table to see a sample.
2. Shirts vary according to class. If your student is in more than one group, wear the shirt of the most advanced group.
Tuxedo shirt sizing can be found here. Your student should wear a plain white t-shirt underneath all tuxedo shirts.
Remember, the goal is to achieve uniformity as the group performs and not to have one student stand out. Please talk to your teacher if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT! Concert Uniform Guidelines
1. Skirts/Pants
Most of our students wear black skirts or pants. WMHFA can provide them at no cost to you if you do not have any. If you provide your own, they must be pure black and be similar in style to those we provide. Girls must wear ankle length skirts which are not too tight. Slits are not allowed. If you are unsure what the skirts or pants should look like, please stop by the uniform table to see a sample.
2. Shirts vary according to class. If your student is in more than one group, wear the shirt of the most advanced group.
Tuxedo shirt sizing can be found here. Your student should wear a plain white t-shirt underneath all tuxedo shirts.
- Beginning Band - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Intermediate Band - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Advanced Band - White tuxedo shirt with blue bowties/rosettes and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Concert Band - White tuxedo shirt with black bowties/rosettes and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Big Bands - All Black
- Drumline - All Black
- Recorder Class - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Beginning Orchestra - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Intermediate Orchestra - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Advanced Orchestra - solid black shirts, 3/4 length sleeve or longer. No low necklines (not provided by WMHFA). Guys - white tuxedo shirt with black bowties and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Symphony Orchestra - solid black shirts, 3/4 length sleeve or longer. No low necklines (not provided by WMHFA). Guys - white tuxedo shirt with black bowties and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA. Guys also usually wear black jackets, not provided by WMHFA.
- Fiddle Class - solid black shirts, 3/4 length sleeve or longer. No low necklines (not provided by WMHFA). Guys - white tuxedo shirt with black bowties and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Philharmonia Orchestra - solid black shirts, 3/4 length sleeve or longer. No low necklines (not provided by WMHFA). Guys - white tuxedo shirt with black bowties and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Chamber Strings: Girls - solid black shirts, 3/4 length sleeve or longer. No low necklines (not provided by WMHFA). Guys - white tuxedo shirt with black bowties and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Elementary Choir - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Elementary Music Class - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Youth Choir - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Jr. High Choir - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Concert Choir - White tuxedo shirt with black bowties/rosettes and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Senior Choir - Girls - Black Choir Dress provided by WMHFA. Guys - White tuxedo shirt with blue bowties and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Chorale - Girls - Blue Chorale Dress. Guys - Chorale Tuxedo.
- Elementary Handbells - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Intermediate Handbells - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Advanced Handbells - black WMHFA polo shirt
- Aurora Handbells - White tuxedo shirt with black bowties/rosettes and cummerbund - provided by WMHFA.
- Colorguard: Directions will be given in class
Remember, the goal is to achieve uniformity as the group performs and not to have one student stand out. Please talk to your teacher if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT! Concert Uniform Guidelines
- On loan – Uniform items issued by WMHFA are on loan to students for WMHFA use only
- Clean & Pressed – Students must have clean, unwrinkled uniforms for performances
- Modest – White t-shirt or similar white covering must be worn under white tuxedo shirts by all
- Care – Follow cleaning and care instructions listed on the tags of the items
- Storage – Uniform items will remain in the student’s possession for future concert/performance use
- WMHFA Use Only – To prevent wear, issued items are to only be worn at WMHFA performances
- Exchanges – Issued items may be exchanged for different sizes or colors for future concerts/performances
- Damage – Items damaged beyond normal wear will be replaced at a cost to the student
- Lost Uniform Items – The cost to replace lost items will be charged to the student
- Return – Issued items should be cleaned and returned when they are no longer needed