1. AKIMEL A-AL ORCHESTRA

2. 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.

3. 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
Phone
Webpage
Yes, even snail mail
Remind.com Text Alerts/Reminders

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

8. Grades

9. 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

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

11. 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%

12. Concert
Black

13. 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.

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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 me:
Phone: