Formal Performance Attire
Required for all formal concerts and festival performances. Must adhere to Benton Dress Code and School Uniform Policy (Student Handbook page 5). Inappropriate attire may result in removal from a performance and a grade of zero.
- Top: Black dress OR black collared long-sleeve dress shirt OR black dressy blouse.
- Bottom: Black dress pants, trousers, slacks, or skirt.
- Shoes: Black dress shoes or flats. No heels, sneakers, Vans, Converse or similar.
- Socks / Hose: Socks must be black. Hose is optional, but must be black.
- Necktie or bowtie: Optional, but must be black.
- Jeans, denim, logos, prints, t-shirts, athletic wear, sweats, and colors other than black will not be permitted.
- Skirts and dresses are to be no shorter than fingertip length when arms are straight to the side. Keep in mind that performers are often seated on an elevated stage and plan accordingly.
- Undergarments must not be visible.
Informal Event Attire
Official Benton Music polo and khaki bottoms.