Most classical symphony musical performances require formal or semi-formal “concert” attire. When asked, Terry Jares (the first woman president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians) answers it with two questions: What would you wear if you were on the arm of a man in a tuxedo, and can you play your instrument in it? In the New Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, the dress code for the men is tuxedo with black tie, which is not as formal as white tie and tails. This allows women the semi-formal option to wear pants (‘cellists especially!) and that all dresses or skirts be below the knee or floor length. To add to a more uniform look, the dress code also requests that the dresses and tops have sleeves.
Classical Concert Attire – for Black Tie
And for the more elegant affairs requiring the men to wear white tie and tails…
Melissa McCarthy is “instrumental” in the perfect Black Ball Gown!
“Tune” in tomorrow for: Concert Attire – Wedding Music Style
Strings of Silk Music has been featured on numerous radio, tv and television commercials as well as producing a CD of greatest hits and a holiday album. Due to a number of requests for more recordings, Strings of Silk Music heads back into the studio in 2018 with production and musical arrangements by Chicago artist, Roy Vombrack.
By popular demand! Strings of Silk Music heads back into the studio for Volume II
Here is a few requests for Greatest Hits Volume II:
Almost Like Being in Love…Book of Love…Estudiantina…Everything…Feather theme from Forrest Gump…Game of Thrones…Hallelujah…
I want to Hold Your Hand…La Vien Rose…Musetta’s Waltz…The Prayer and Somewhere In Time.
If you have any personal musical favorites, please feel free to comment below.
There’s only one way to climb the mountain – PRACTICE!
Strings of Silk Music set a goal to blog everyday in 2018 and completed the first week in 7 days!! There is the story of a young violinist asking the great maestro, “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” and the reply was “PRACTICE!”. There are no shortcuts however with patience, determination and faith all things are possible. For more insights, click here.
Speak the universal languages of love and music and your occasion will be beautiful!
Beautiful occasions such as weddings, parties and special celebrations have one thing in common – people! In planning these events, great care is taken to ensure that the venue, the decorations, the delicious food and of course excellent musical entertainment are pleasing and enjoyed by all. What truly makes any and every occasion memorable is when people connect by speaking the universal language of love through music.
