<p>I'll be attending a symphony at the school's performing arts center this weekend. What would be the appropriate male attire for this type of event?</p>
<p>Nice pants and a collared shirt.</p>
<p>ILoveBrown is right. A tie wouldn't make you out of place either, but not required.</p>
<p>Here's some stuff you might be interested in:
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<p>biggest things besides attire are:
- cell phones off, please!!! (heavily consider turning it off and not just to 'vibrate')
- only clap after the last movement of a piece that has multiple movements</p>
<p>hope you enjoy the symphony =)</p>
<p>I'd wear a shirt and tie if I were you. I've seen the Pittsburgh Symphony a few times and have usually worn one, sometimes with a sweater if it's cold out.</p>
<p>If you get confused about when a movement is over, watch the conductor. He will put his arms down when the song is finished and usually will keep them up if it's just a movement ending.</p>
<p>Or read your program notes so you can appreciate each movement! ;)</p>
<p>Would black dress pants and a button up shirt work?</p>
<p>Yes, it would be fine, especially at a college production. Be sure to wear a belt and dress shoes, and possibly even a tie if you can.</p>
<p>Yup, that would be fine. Enjoy the symphony! And yes, I second the poster(s) who said not to clap in between movements! Read the program to make sure you understand, and when in doubt, wait.</p>