AKIMEL A-AL ORCHESTRA 2018-2019

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 18 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. Traditional forms communication Email: dgries@kyrene.org Phone Webpage Yes, even snail mail

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 Assessements 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%

Akimel A-al Middle School Orchestra 2018-2019   Friday, September 7- Sept 21       Cookie Dough Fundraiser                         TBA Thursday, September 20           6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert             6:00-8:00 PM                                                       at Akimel A-al Multi-Purpose Room  Wednesday, September 26 8th Disney Rehearsal/Taping               12:30-1:30 PM                                                        Akimel A-al Orchestra Room (Altadena/Akimel A-al 8th Graders) Friday, September 28   Pick-up Cookie Dough Orders               TBA Wednesday, October 24               Delivery of Fundraiser Items                      TBA TBA                                           Evening Under the Stars                             TBA                                                 at Akimel A-al Middle School Tuesday, December 11             6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert              6:00-6:45 PM                                                 at Desert Vista High School Tuesday, January 15                  8th Grade Concert                                 5:00 – 8:00 PM                                               with Desert Vista Orchestra                         at Desert Vista High School TBA (January) 6th-7th Phoenix Symphony             9:00 AM -12:00 PM                                                 Field Trip February 20 and February 22    Kyrene Festival Orchestra (Audition Only)        March 21-March 23 8th Grade Music Trip to California   6:00 AM – 7:15 PM Thursday, February 28               6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert         6:30-7:15 PM                                               at Akimel A-al Multi-Purpose Room            Tuesday, May 14        6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert         6:30-7:15 PM                                               at Akimel A-al Multi-Purpose Room            **Students should wear concert black to all concerts. Girls should wear long black pants, long sleeved white dress shirt and black dress shoes. Please no black jeans or black tennis shoes. Grade: All concerts are required and students will receive 100 points in the gradebook. Excused absences will include: The student is absent from school the day of the concert. There is a medical condition/reason. Akimel A-al Middle School Health Office needs to receive written documentation from a medical doctor for the specified medical condition/reason the student cannot participate in the concert. Students who cannot participate in performance should plan on attending and watching the performance unless the medical condition/reason prevents the student from listening to the concert. Students who do not attend the concert will receive the opportunity to make-up the 100 points. Make-up work will consist of a 7-page handwritten report on Mozart.

Concert Information (Dress and Attendance Policy) Students should wear concert black to all concerts. Girls should wear long black pants, long sleeved white dress shirt and black dress shoes. Please no black jeans or black tennis shoes. Attendance Policy Concerts are a final quarter assessment. All concerts are required and students will receive 100 points in the gradebook. If there is a reason a student cannot attend please email in advance of the concert. Students who do not attend the concert will receive the opportunity to make-up the 100 points. Make-up work will consist of a 7-page handwritten report on Mozart.

Orchestra Supply List 2018-2019 6th Grade Instrument and Rosin Violin and Viola-Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest) Cello and Bass-Zero for End Pin Essential Elements, 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: 480-541-6124