ALTADENAORCHESTRA

2015-2016

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.

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

Remind.com

What is Remind.com? Take out your phones and send a text using

the information in the graphic:

90% Assessments/10% Practice for 8th grade

80% Assessments/20% Practice for 7th grade

70% Assessments/30% Practice for 6th grade

Smart Music AssessementsIn-Class Playing Assessments

Concert Assessments

90% Assessments 8th grade 80% Assessments 7th grade 70% Assessments 6th grade

10% Practice for 8th grade 20% Practice for 7th grade 30% Practice for 6th grade

Instrument and Music 100%

Instrument Only 50%

Music Only50%

No Instrument and No Music0%

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.

The requirements for girls is:

• Long sleeve white shirt

• Long black pants

• Black dress shoes (with black socks or tights)

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

Orchestra Supply List 2015-2016 6th Grade

Instrument and Rosin Violin and Viola-Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest)Cello and Bass-Zero for End PinEssential Elements 2000, Book 13 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 7th Grade

Instrument and Rosin Violin and Viola-Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest)Cello and Bass-Zero for End Pin3 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

8th GradeInstrument and RosinViolin and Viola-Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest)Cello and Bass-Zero for End Pin3 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