ALTADENA ORCHESTRA 2017-2018

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%

Monday, September 7-21 Cookie Dough Fundraiser TBA Altadena Calendar  2017-2018   Monday, September 7-21 Cookie Dough Fundraiser TBA Wednesday, September 27 8th Disney Rehearsal/Taping 12:30-1:30 PM                                               at Akimel A-al Orchestra Room (Altadena/Akimel A-al 8th Graders) Thursday, September 28 Pick-up Cookie Dough Orders TBA Tuesday, October 17-27 Butter Braids Fundraiser TBA Thursday, October 19 Delivery of Fundraiser Items TBA TBA      7th-8th Harvest Fest.                                        TBA                                                at Altadena Gym Thursday, November 16 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

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 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  

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