Optional: A joint committee of musicians and management (or students and teachers) will be the sole arbiters of subjective parameters of the dress code, such as the interpretation of formal, modest, or distracting. By emphasizing simplicity, this dress code trusts musicians to use their judgment while maintaining a polished and cohesive ensemble appearance
Length: Above The Knee
The plush texture of velvet instantly signals evening without feeling stiff, while the camisole keeps the look soft and approachable
Give it a quick whisk or shake before using since the ingredients can separate a little as it sits
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Chopped Thai Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing Ingredients For the salad 6 cups chopped red cabbage (or a mix of green and red) 2 large carrots, diced or julienned 4 Persian cucumbers or 1/2 English cucumber, diced 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame, thawed 6 green onion or 1 bunch, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, mint, basil or a mix Sesame Ginger Dressing 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, grated or finely minced 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey agave, or maple syrup 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds plus more for garnish 3 Tablespoons cup soy sauce 1-2 teaspoons chili sauce (I use sriracha or sambal oelek) optional Instructions In a small bowl or glass jar combine ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey (or sweetener of choice), toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and chili sauce (if using)