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      Hello all, I'm a 14 year old girl, having only recently begun to take organ. Having mastered a piece of sufficient level to be played in church, I will soon be playing at a Catholic mass for prelude. There are no choir robes of any sort, and I was wondering what is both practical for playing the pedals, but at the same time is not too dressed down. A shorter skirt seems out of the question, but a long one or dress seems that it would restrict leg movement. Is there no other option besides pants?

 

Welcome to the Forum! 

Dressy pants are fine; a skirt is also fine if it is knee-length or slighly longer.

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Soubasse32

While my wife is not an organist, in the symphony she has chosen black pants which are made of material that is quite flowing (silk-like), and appears dress-like unless viewed straight on.  This allows for controlling the direction of the "hang" with the legs, as well as preserving the appearance of a full-length orchestra gown.  She tells me that it is two layers.  The first layer is the actual pants, and the second layer is the semi-transparent material which gives the illusion of being a dress.  She says she purchased hers too long, but varying lengths should be available.

Hope this helps.

Michael

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