African Fashion: HOW TO CHOOSE CHOIR UNIFORMS

HOW TO CHOOSE CHOIR UNIFORMS

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A uniform is a type of clothing worn during an organization's activity or duty by members of that organization. Examples : Service uniforms, Medical, School, Sports, Security or Armed Forces uniforms etc.

Choir uniforms makes the choristers look tidy and helps the audience to take them serious as performers. If you look good on stage, people will expect you to sound good.

Purpose of Choir Uniform

It is important that members of a choir display uniformity while performing. This is the main reason why they choose to wear choir robes or uniforms.

There should be unity in your outfit.

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Tips to choosing Choir uniforms

The musical groups or choirs should have fashionable uniforms. Too formal uniform is not advisable, especially when deciding on colour combination.

When designing a choir uniform the purpose of dressing in music should be taken into consideration. You should also choose mature and matching colours (see bottom for some sample combinations)

In a choir, the combined efforts of the individuals—the music—is the most important thing.

· You can have some kind of style or theme that shows that all singers in the choir are on the same team but which also has scope for individual expression.

· Choir outfit should reflect repertoire of your choir? If you sing formal, classical repertoire you might want formal, classical clothes. If you sing extensively African traditional songs or pop, you might want to be a bit more informal.

· Fit your outfit to the context. Vary your theme to suit the occasion whilst retaining the ‘flavour’ of your choir.

· Put into consideration: the demography of the choir? What is cost effective for members purchasing their own uniform?

· It also important to get the opinion of member about what they will feel comfortable in.

Your overall appearance should look fashionable and creative enough and help people to concentrate on your song not to distract them from the songs.

SAMPLE COMBINATIONS OF COLORS YOU CAN USE

I believe you already know that white or black can be combined with any other colour. It is my advice that you always look for contrasting colours (colours that are opposite) e.g very light pink and very dark blue etc, especially when choosing the colour combination for shirts and skirts/ trousers. Also when using pattern fabrics, always add a matching plain material or accessories to match.

Note: Patterned materials e.g flowery pattern fabrics may not go well on the males. You should also get the advice of a fashion designer (not a tailor) or an artist for advice.

Plain materials e.g for female gowns