MUSIC 4-3

What is the primary change in the Philadelphia Orchestra's new dress code?

• Musicians can wear casual clothing
• Musicians are required to wear uniforms
• Musicians can choose all-black ensembles with pants, skirts, or dresses
• Musicians must wear brightly colored attire
• Musicians are no longer required to follow any dress code

What is one of the goals behind the Philadelphia Orchestra's new dress code?

• To save money on clothing
• To make the concert experience more accessible to diverse audiences
• To eliminate the need for formal wear maintenance
• To increase ticket prices
• To shorten concert duration

Who collaborated with the Philadelphia Orchestra's management to create the new dress code?

• Audience members
• Fashion designers
• Musicians
• Sponsors
• Conductors

Which other orchestra is mentioned as experimenting with less formal attire?

• New York Philharmonic
• Boston Symphony Orchestra
• Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Los Angeles Philharmonic
• Vienna Philharmonic

Who is MOST LIKELY to support the new dress code of the Philadelphia Orchestra?

• Traditionalists who value old customs
• Audience members who prefer formal concerts
• Young and diverse audiences
• Musicians against change
• Concert critics focused on aesthetics

What is MOST LIKELY the main concern of critics regarding the new dress code?

• Increased cost of new attire
• Loss of tradition and decorum
• Difficulty in performing in new clothing
• Reduced audience attendance
• Compromised sound quality

Which of the following outfits would be APPROPRIATE under the new Philadelphia Orchestra dress code?

• A colorful summer dress
• Jeans and a t-shirt
• A black suit with pants or a skirt
• A patterned shirt with khakis
• A sports uniform

Imagine the Philadelphia Orchestra in 2030, following this trend. What could be a future change in their dress code?

• Wearing themed costumes for specific concerts
• Requiring all musicians to wear white tuxedos
• Allowing musicians to choose any color they want
• Requiring musicians to perform barefoot
• Introducing technology-enhanced outfits that change colors

How does the new dress code of the Philadelphia Orchestra compare to traditional concert attire?

• It is more formal and rigid
• It is less formal but still maintains elegance
• It requires bright colors instead of black
• It is exactly the same as traditional attire
• It completely eliminates any form of dress code

What is a similarity between the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic regarding their dress codes?

• Both require musicians to wear tuxedos and evening gowns
• Both have eliminated dress codes entirely
• Both are experimenting with less formal attire
• Both require musicians to wear uniforms
• Both have dress codes that focus on brightly colored attire