1. ALTADENA 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 18 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.
Traditional forms communication
Phone
Webpage
Yes, even snail mail

4. 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

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

6. 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%

7. Monday, September 7-21 Cookie Dough Fundraiser TBA
Altadena Calendar 
Monday, September Cookie Dough Fundraiser TBA
Wednesday, September 27 8th Disney Rehearsal/Taping :30-1:30 PM                                               at Akimel A-al Orchestra Room (Altadena/Akimel A-al 8th Graders)
Thursday, September Pick-up Cookie Dough Orders TBA
Tuesday, October Butter Braids Fundraiser TBA
Thursday, October Delivery of Fundraiser Items TBA
TBA      th-8th Harvest Fest.                                        TBA                                                at Altadena Gym
Thursday, November Delivery of Butter Braid Items TBA
Tuesday, December 5           6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert                    6:00-6:45 PM                                               at Desert Vista High School
Tuesday, January 16            8th Grade Concert                                          5:00-8:00 PM                                                with Desert Vista Orchestra                                                at Desert Vista High School
Wednesday, January 17      6th-7th Phoenix Symphony                      9:00 AM -12:00 PM                                                Field Trip
 February 8-February 10      8th Grade Music Trip to California           6:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Monday, February 26         6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert                      6:30-7:15 PM                                                at Altadena Multi-Purpose Room
Monday, May 14                   6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert                     6:30 - 7:15 PM                                             at Altadena Multi-Purpose Room

8. 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 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.

9. Orchestra Supply List 2015-2016
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 BinderConcert Black Outfit for Concerts (Long Sleeved White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Shoes). No Tennis Shoes or Black Jeans. Optional 1 Ream of White Paper

10. 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.

11. 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: