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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello.  I feel our choir teacher in our high school in MCPS is out of line in her demands for concert attire for the kids.  She has recently requested different black dresses for the Advanced Treble  Choir AND another dress for the Chamber Choir.

Well, I am frustrated by the sheer cost of these outfits.  Dresses seem to cost over $100.00 and then an extra $100.00 or more to hem.  It seems that this teacher thinks the parents’ are her own private ATM.  Now she is considering having the parents pay for a necklace for the outfit.

I understand wanting to look nice but why are there not robes?  Or why can’t teacher just choose black dress pants and white  blouse?

The kids are going to be inspected with their dresses on on Wednesday. And if they don’t meet her standards of hem one inch above the floor , a grade will be deducted.

If this were a really good choir teacher, I might forgive some of this.  Her focus is on what they “ look” like vs a high quality choral program. The teacher frequently misses class and has for years.

We don’t like being used as an ATM.   It’s crazy   Does anyone else find this standard practice in MCPS choirs?   How do we deal with this lunacy?  [/quote]

They aren’t using you as ATM. Not lunacy at all. You can find dresses for as little as $40-$50, just be resourceful! Hem can be done at cleaners for way less than $100. Chill the F out! You’re overreacting.[/quote]

The name calling applies to you PP, not to OP.  OP is spot on with his concerns.  Choir classes don't require any financial contribution.  None. [/quote]

Choir teacher requests that specific dress be bought from a specific company.  Also specific shoes.  Links are sent to parents to buy those exact dresses.   And demands are made to hem specifically one inch from the floor.   [/quote]

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