1. ALTADENA ORCHESTRA 2015-2016

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 16 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  Email  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:

9.   90% Assessments/10% Practice for 8 th grade   80% Assessments/20% Practice for 7 th grade   70% Assessments/30% Practice for 6 th grade

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

11.   10% Practice for 8 th grade   20% Practice for 7 th grade   30% Practice for 6 th grade Instrument and Music 100% Instrument Only 50% Music Only 50% No Instrument and No Music 0%

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

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

16. 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

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 8 TH 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 email me: E mail: dgries@kyrene.org Phone: 480-541-6124