GIRLS
Wear a dress, or a skirt (knee-length or longer when seated) and blouse, with best shoes.
Split skirts are allowed (defined as: formal, full-legged, flowing, dressy slacks or “Palazzo Pants” that look like a skirt when standing, and are knee-length or longer when standing).
•NO slacks, jumpsuits, or shorts or any kind
•NO dresses or skirts with a side or front slit above the knee
•NO dresses or skirts that are skin-tight or “hugging”
•NO mini skirts or dresses – skirt or dress must be AT LEAST KNEE-LENGTH
•NO halter tops or revealing blouses (use good judgement)
•NO bare midriffs (blouse must cover both stomach and back)
•NO flip-flops, sneakers, or athletic shoes
•Hairstyles must keep the hair out of the eyes and away from the face while performing
BOYS
Wear tucked-in dress shirts (shirts with collars) and slacks, with best shoes (no sandals).
Optional tie and/or coat are always appropriate.
•NO jeans or shorts of any kind
•NO tank tops, sweatshirts, or T-shirts
•NO sneakers or athletic shoes
Student’s or parent’s signature of “Commitment to Adhere” to the above code may be completed with this Dress Code Form
The Dress Code of the Whittier Branch MTAC will be enforced at the Southern California Junior Bach Festival and other competitive branch performances with the following procedure. Failure to adhere to the code will disqualify the student from awards and scores. However, the student will be permitted to perform and the teacher of that student will be notified of the disqualification after the event. It is the responsibility of the teacher to inform the student and parent of the disqualification. The judges' comments will be given to the student.