From: Helen Phare
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Subject: Re: Choir Dresses
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The 50 person gospel choir which I was inolved with was very informal
and the membership was very varied - all shapes and sizes, ages, colours
and genders (we certainly had more than two of the latter). Our dress
code was hotly debated, and we ended up with a formula which was
accepted by everyone. It was: black trousers or skirt, tops to be
either black or in a colour range from navy blue through to plum, no
patterned fabrics. Visually it works well, giving enough cohesion
without looking contrived. We forgot to prescribe footware, and some
wayward souls turn up in glittery shoes, but the audience can't usually
see them. The other aspect to bear in mind is that if you are
performing on a stage or risers very short skirts are not a good idea!.

Regards to all,
Helen Phare