Gown and Tuxedo Information
Gown Information for Concert Bands
Girls will be measured for their formal, black concert gown and sent home with the Concert Information form available above. Each girl purchases her own gown which she will use throughout her time in the Pope Band. The gowns cost $75. We must receive the payment before your daughter can receive her gown. If you are not sure if you have paid for your daughter's dress, you can check your band account statement in Charms. Tuxedo Information for Concert Bands The Pope High School band program provides a black tux (pants and jacket) for all male band students to wear for the band concerts. The uniform rental fee is included in the band fees. Each student will also need a white tuxedo shirt with a winged collar, black cummerbund, black bowtie, black dress shoes and black socks, and accessories, i.e. cuff links, shirt studs, etc. Our first concert is scheduled for October 5th. Please do not delay in purchasing the necessary items. If you have a shirt from last year please try it on to make sure it still fits. All tux pants will need to be hemmed before the concert. **Please DO NOT cut off any fabric when you hem the pants.** Any Questions? Contact Sherri Welch swelch27@hotmail.com Fitting Times:
Tip: Competition Marching Band practices Mon, Tu, Wed 6–9 pm and Friday Night Band practices Friday 4–5 p.m. If you're Concert only and want a shorter wait time, come while the others are at practice! |
What you need to wear with the Tuxedo
White wing collar pleated tuxedo shirt, black satin bowtie and cummerbund, black shirt studs and cuff links. Black dress shoes with completely black socks. Where you can get the items The stores below have very helpful staff. If you tell them you are in the Pope Band and need the accessories for your band tuxedo, they will be able to get you what you need. You may purchase from other stores or online, but make sure you will receive the items in time. Savvi Formalwear Town Center Mall Shops 390 Ernest Barrett Parkway NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 424-0066 Outside mall, next to Applebee's. They have shirts and bowtie/cummerbund sets in stock now (mid-August), but don't wait until the last minute in case they run out of your size and need to special order. K&G Fashionstore – great for dress shoes – 2636 George Busbee Parkway Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 794-0217 They have tuxedo shirts for $20–25 on their last folded shirt aisle—make sure you get pleated with wing collar. Their satin bowtie/cummerbund sets are $15. They have some plain accessory sets for $15. What to do if you can’t get the items by the October 5th concert Wear a nice white dress shirt with the tuxedo. Show up early for the concert so you can borrow a loaner bowtie and cummerbund. Marching shoes are acceptable as long as they are clean. Any Questions? Contact Sherri Welch swelch27@hotmail.com | ||||