AKIMEL A-AL ORCHESTRA 2016-2017

A little about me… Bachelor of Science – Music Education University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Master of Counselor Education ASU. Doctorate Musical Arts-Boston University Married and have 17 year old triplets (2 boys and 1 girl). My main instrument is cello. I like to travel and spend time with my family.

Forms of communication… I use many different forms of communication for both my students and parents. Below are a few of the resources that will be implemented this year: Traditional forms communication Email Phone Webpage Yes, even snail mail Remind.com Text Alerts/Reminders

Remind.com What is Remind.com? Take out your phones and send a text using the information in the graphic:

Grades

What makes up your grade? 90% Assessments/10% Practice for 8th grade 80% Assessments/20% Practice for 7th grade 70% Assessments/30% Practice for 6th grade

Smart Music Assessments In-Class Playing Assessments Concert Assessments 90% Assessments 8th grade 80% Assessments 7th grade 70% Assessments 6th grade

No Instrument and No Music Practice-In Class 10% Practice for 8th grade 20% Practice for 7th grade 30% Practice for 6th grade Instrument and Music 100% Instrument Only 50% Music Only No Instrument and No Music 0%

Concert Black

Concert black is expected at all concerts throughout the year. Expectations Concert black is expected at all concerts throughout the year. It expresses professionalism and respect for what you are doing and the people around you.

Girls The requirements for girls is: Long sleeve white shirt Long black pants Black dress shoes (with black socks or tights)

Boys The requirements for boys: Black pants Long sleeved white shirt Black closed toed dress shoes 6th graders wear tie 7th and 8th Graders wear cummerbund and bow tie provided by Mrs. Grieser

Orchestra Supply List 2016-2017 6th Grade Instrument and Rosin Violin and Viola-Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest) Cello and Bass-Zero for End Pin Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 3 Ring Binder Concert Black Outfit for Concerts (Long Sleeved White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Shoes). No Tennis Shoes or Black Jeans. Optional 1 Ream of White Paper 7th Grade Instrument and Rosin Violin and Viola-Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest) Cello and Bass-Zero for End Pin 3 Ring Binder Concert Black Outfit for Concerts (Long Sleeved White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Shoes). No Tennis Shoes or Black Jeans. Optional 1 Ream of White Paper 8th Grade Instrument and Rosin Violin and Viola-Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest) Cello and Bass-Zero for End Pin 3 Ring Binder Concert Black Outfit for Concerts (Long Sleeved White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Shoes). No Tennis Shoes or Black Jeans. Optional 1 Ream of White Paper  

TAX CREDIT PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING A TAX CREDIT DONATION TO THE ORCHESTRA $400 MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $200 INDIVIDUAL WHO CAN MAKE A DONATION? ANYONE WHO FILES TAXES IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA ALL MONEY GIVEN TO THE ORCHESTRA WILL SUPPORT CONCERTS, FIELDTRIPS AND CALIFORNIA 8TH GRADE ORCHESTRA TRIP.

In Conclusion . . . I am here to partner with you to help your child learn all they can this year. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year, please call or email me: Email: dgries@kyrene.org Phone: 480-541-