Uniforms

The 2022-2023 Band and Orchestra Attire Return Instructions

Volunteers will be available following each band and orchestra concert in May to collect the formal skirts and tuxedos that students have borrowed from York.

Students returning a York-issued uniform should come to their last concert with a change of clothes. Following the concert, students are asked to change out of their concert attire and check in with a uniform volunteer, in the band or orchestra classroom, to complete the return. More information can be found on the End of Year Uniform Returns tab on this page.

Optional School-Issued Tuxedos and Skirts

Students may optionally choose to use York-issued concert attire. York will loan a skirt or tuxedo to students at no charge. Students interested in borrowing York-issued concert attire should ask their music teacher, and a skirt or tuxedo will be provided.

Students wearing York-issued tuxedos or skirts will need to provide an all-black, long-sleeved shirt/blouse/top; black dress shoes; and all-black socks as outlined in the band and orchestra concert attire policy.

What to Wear to the Collage Concert?

The Collage Concert usually happens in mid-September, before formal uniforms are distributed. Performance attire for the Collage Concert is:

Dress shirt and tie, dress pants, dress shoes, dress socks.
Dress or skirt and blouse, dress shoes, dress slacks.
No jeans, no tennis shoes.

Note: Be certain you can sit and play with correct posture and position in your chosen clothing!

End of Year Uniform Returns

Uniforms are typically returned after the last concert of the year, usually sometime in May.

Students need to:

Bring a change of clothes to their last concert.
Directly after the concert (same evening!), change out of the uniform and report to the assigned room (band or orchestra).
Check in with a volunteer to confirm the return, then simply drop the uniform into the return pile.
Tuxedo-wearers return jackets and pants (no bow ties, no dress shirts). Be sure to check all pockets. Be sure that the pants being returned are tuxedo pants which have a satin ribbon that runs down the side of each pant leg.
Skirt-wearers return skirts only (no tops).
Students must check in with a volunteer when returning the uniform. This is the only way we know that the uniform isn't missing. Failure to check in with a volunteer during the retun process could result in replacement fees, listed below.

If a student misses the final concert:

- Label all late returns with student’s name.

- Return uniform to Mr. Pavlik, Mr. Ostwald or Mr. Ernst by the assigned date.

Anyone failing to return a uniform by the assigned date will be charged a replacement fee:

- $175 for tuxedo jackets

- $45 for tuxedo pants

- $20 for skirts

We need parent volunteers to help with returns after each concert. Please contact Denise Steinbrecher if you are interested in helping.

What If I Lose My Uniform?

The Performing Arts Department loans uniforms to students for use during the year, then dry cleans them over the summer ... all free to students. Because the uniforms are shared from year to year, it's very important to keep track of the one loaned to you.

If your uniform goes missing, be sure to check everywhere for it. In the past, students have found their uniform pieces under the bed, in the back of the closet (or another family member's closet), or even at a friend's house.

You are responsible for holding on to your uniform through the end of the last concert. If you lose it, replacement costs will be charged to you:

- $175 for tuxedo jacket

- $45 for tuxedo pants

- $20 for full-length skirt

FAQs

How do I know that my uniform will fit?

On the pickup days, there will be plenty of parent volunteers available to help ensure you get a good fit. Our inventory includes a lot of different size options. Occasionally, students will need to hem their tux pants or skirts.

When do I need to start wearing my formal uniform?

Uniforms are worn starting with the first band and orchestra concerts, usually in November. Formal uniforms are not required for the Collage Concert.

What if I miss the pickup date?

Please don't miss the uniform pickup date! We have many volunteers coming on the scheduled dates to ensure that you get the best possible fit and look great for the performance season ahead. If you're sick and miss the pickup, contact Denise Steinbrecher.

What if my uniform needs repairs?

In order to keep costs low, we ask that students handle minor repairs themselves. This includes hemming skirts or pants, sewing buttons, etc. If your uniform requires major repair, please contact Denise Steinbrecher.

I need help with a Marching Band uniform. Who do I contact for that?

Contact Mr Pavlik or Mr Ernst if you have questions about marching band uniforms.

CONTACT

Please contact Denise Steinbrecher if you have any questions about formal band and orchestra uniforms.

Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers who helped to distribute band and orchestra uniforms this fall. Stacy Hildy, JeNyce Lopez, Renee Pas and Denise Steinbrecher fitted 41 students in formal skirts and tuxedos. Thank you for your support of York musicians!

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