Parent Handbook
This handbook provides information on our organizaion including rehearsals, worshops, concerts, uniforms, payment and refund policy, and more. If the handbook does not answer your question, please feel free to contact us at info@vivaceyouthchorus.org
To pay for a uniform, please contact Cathy at 408-885-1746 or cathy@vivaceyouthchorus.org.
UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODE
The appearance of the choir is a vital component of a polished performance. It is the parents' responsibility that their children are dressed appropriately in their uniforms for every performance.
THE PREPARATORY AND INTERMEDIATE UNIFORM
Preparatory Choir wears purple polo shirts with Vivace logo, and Intermediate Choir wears red polo shirts with Vivace logo. Parents purchase the polo through Vivace. The office staff handles the sizing and ordering of Polo shirts for both the Preparatory and Intermediate Choirs. Parents provide the rest of the uniform: pants, socks and shoes (see below for more information).
PANTS
Black pants can be found at Target, Merry Mart Uniforms (Santa Clara), Lands End, and sometimes at Old Navy, the Gap, and Kohl’s
The following are NOT allowed: black leggings, black skirts, black cropped pants, black sports pants (dance pants o.k.). If you are not sure if your child’s pants are acceptable, please bring them in to be approved by the Uniform Coordinator.
SHOES
Inexpensive black shoes can be found at Payless, Target, Kohl’s, and other stores.
The following are NOT allowed: black sandals, black sneakers
THE CONCERT AND CHAMBER CHOIR UNIFORM
FOR GIRLS
Black Concert/Chamber Dress (parents purchase through Vivace); see details below
Closed-toe black dress shoes – low heeled (maximum 2”) or flats
Nude-colored hose
Jewelry – single strand of collarbone-length pearls
Makeup (optional) – light amount in subtle shades
Hair off faces; any hair ornaments unobtrusive
No perfume, brightly colored nail polish, or body glitter
Vivace teal t-shirt (parents purchase through Vivace for informal appearances & workshops)
The dress is ankle length with short sleeves and a tie in the back. At the beginning of the semester, each new singer will be measured for proper sizing and the office staff will place a group order for all of the dresses.
FOR BOYS
Red necktie (provided by Vivace); see details below
Black pants
Black long-sleeved dress shirt
Black dress shoes
Black socks
Black belt
Vivace teal t-shirt (parents purchase through Vivace for informal appearances & workshops)
Except for the necktie and t-shirt, all other items of clothing from the list must be supplied by the singer’s family.
THE TEEN ENSEMBLES UNIFORM
FOR WOMEN
Black Dress (parents purchase through Vivace); see details below.
Closed-toe black dress shoes – low heeled (maximum 2”) or flats
Nude colored hose
Jewelry – single strand of collarbone-length pearls and/or a single pair of small earrings
Makeup (optional) – light amount in subtle shades
Hair off faces; any hair ornaments unobtrusive
No perfume, brightly colored nail polish, or body glitter
Vivace black t-shirt (parents purchase through Vivace for informal appearances & workshops)
The dress is ankle length with cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. At the beginning of the semester, each new singer will be measured for proper sizing and the office staff will place a group order for all of the dresses.
FOR MEN
Teal necktie (parents purchase through Vivace)
Black pants
Black long-sleeved dress shirt
Black dress shoes
Black socks
Black belt
Vivace black t-shirt (parents purchase through Vivace for informal appearances & workshops)
Except for the necktie and t-shirt, all other items of clothing from the list must be supplied by singer's family.