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Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy

Mariachi Handbook 2017-2018

Marta O. Ocampo, Maria Sandoval and Henry Martinez Mariachi Directors

Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy 102 High School Drive

Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 marta.ocampo@gpisd.org maria.sandoval@gpisd.org henry.martinez@gpisd.org (972) 237-5603 ext 6335

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WELCOME LETTER TO MARIACHI Welcome to Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Mariachi Sol Azteca! Welcome to a part of school that not all students have the opportunity to experience. Membership in the mariachi ensemble is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Mariachi Sol Azteca strives for a performance standard of excellence while affording each individual with an opportunity for growth as a musician and person. The program needs students that have the desire, discipline and dedication to maximize their potential. The 4 P’s that Mariachi Sol Azteca embodies are Preparation, Persistence, Passion, and Pride. Without preparation, nothing else is possible. It takes work and preparation to succeed. Persistence is the quality that never allows us to give up, no matter how trying the circumstance. Passion is the attitude and energy that we approach every rehearsal, every class, and life in general. Pride comes after all the work is done and we reflect on our accomplishments and the improvement we make. The music and routines for every show are designed for the entertainment value and to challenge each mariachi member. Mariachi Sol Azteca performs at pep rallies, parades, concerts, contests, and special engagements. The group is committed to serve Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy, the Community, and the Grand Prairie ISD. Members are expected to represent Mariachi Sol Azteca and Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy in a respectful and dignified manner at all times. The Mariachi Handbook outlines in detail virtually all organizational and performance aspects of the ensemble. The Mariachi Handbook is also intended to provide information regarding established policies and traditions for the purpose of promoting pride, spirit, and unity within the organization. Marta O. Ocampo, Maria Sandoval and Henry Martinez Mariachi Directors Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy 102 High School Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 (972) 237-5603 ext. 6335, School Ocampo: (214) 914-5707, Sandoval: (713) 459-8707, Martinez: (972) 689-2038

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MISSION STATEMENT To advance a rigorous, comprehensive, and quality Fine Arts Education for all students through a partnership of educators, parents, business, cultural, and community leaders. The music program, to be appropriate for the majority of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy students, must: 1. Provide quality instruction with high expectations. 2. Have a high level of cultural involvement in music that relates to the community in

which they live. 3. Be complimentary to the academic program with a holistic connection being made to

music, academics and the world in which students live. The Mariachi organization believes that music should be available to every Grand Prairie Independent School District student who chooses to participate, regardless of ability and finances. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES The educational objectives of the music department are: 1. To provide students with a positive experience that increases their appreciation

and enjoyment of music. 2. To increase the music students’ and possibly the non-music students’ enthusiasm

for the school experience, thus improving attendance and motivating students toward increased academic achievement.

3. To develop in students an enhanced aesthetic sensitivity for music as an art form by disciplined study and application of its various elements, both separately and as they are combined into a coherent musical whole.

4. To prepare students for careers in music. 5. To provide students with a healthy lifelong hobby or avocation. 6. To increase student involvement in decision-making and therefore create a strong

sense of ownership within the mariachi program.

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2016-17 Sol Azteca CALENDAR available online on

GPISD/GPFAA/Mariachi page

MARIACHI EDUCATION STANDARDS *The following standards are in accordance with Chapter 117 of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Middle School Fine Arts - The student will describe and analyze musical sound and demonstrate musical artistry. - The student will sing and play an instrument, individually and in groups and perform a varied repertoire of music. - The student will read and write music notation. - The student will create and arrange music within specified guidelines. - The student will relate music to history, to society, and to culture. - The student will respond to and evaluate music and musical performances.

MARIACHI LEVEL 1: Mariachi Sol Azteca Juvenil This course is the introductory level to mariachi. Level 1 student will review the fundamentals of the mariachi ensemble. The focus of this course is in developing good group and solo singing as well as increasing basic music knowledge and skills using the instruments of the mariachi ensemble which include Guitar, Vihuela, Guitarron, Violin, Flute and Trumpet. Students will explore varying music types and will be graded on Participation, Knowledge of Mariachi History, and Skills Demonstrations. All students are required to sing.This group will perform at various school functions throughout the school year. MARIACHI LEVEL 2: Mariachi Sol Azteca Tlatecutli The focus of the level 2-mariachi course is to build on the skill sets acquired in Mariachi Level 1. Level 2 students explore traditional music selections of the mariachi repertoire and the history of the mariachi art. All students are required to sing. Students are graded on Participation, Knowledge of Mariachi History, Skills Demonstrations and Completion of Special Projects. There are two groups for this level, JV and Varsity. These groups will perform at various school functions and competitions throughout the school year.

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HIGH SCHOOL Group 3: Mariachi Sol Azteca Metzli The focus of the level 3-mariachi course is to build on the skill sets acquired in Mariachi Level 2. Level 3 students explore traditional and competitive music selections of the mariachi repertoire and the history of the mariachi art. All students are required to sing. Students are graded on Participation, Practice attendance, Knowledge of Mariachi History, Skills Demonstrations and Completion of Special Projects. This group will perform at various school functions and competition throughout the school year as it becomes available. HIGH SCHOOL Competitive 1 and 2: Mariachi Sol Azteca Tonatiuh The mariachi competitive groups 1 and 2 is reserved for only the top performing mariachi students. Students must complete and pass an audition to become a part of this performing groups. All students are required to sing. Tonatiuh competitive 2 is composed of a maximum 9-12 Violins, 1-3 Trumpets, 1 harp, 2 Guitarroness, 2 Vihuelas, 2 golpes and 4 Guitars. This group explores traditional, competitive and popular music selections of the mariachi repertoire. Tonatiuh competitive 1 is composed of a maximum 9 Violins, 3 trumpets, 1 harp, 1-2 Guitarrones, 1 Vihuela, 1 Golpe and 2 Guitars. This group will perform at various school functions and competitions throughout the school year. These ensembles are rotating ensembles. There will be multiple auditions until membership in each group is established. Students in all groups must maintain the following:

- Passing Grades in all classes (70 or above) - Satisfactory Conduct in ALL classes - Rehearsal Attendance

*All members must maintain the above requirements. Failure to do so may result in demotion from the group.

THE MARIACHI ROOM:

The Mariachi Room is a place of music making and learning, it should be treated with respect. Respect toward other students, instruments, supplies and hardware should be exercised at all times. Food (this includes chewing gum) and beverages are NOT allowed in the Mariachi Room at any time. Bottled water is the exception. Only students enrolled in mariachi are allowed access to this room. No one allowed in room at any time without adult supervision before, during or after school.

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MARIACHI ENSEMBLE COUNCIL The Council is comprised of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Historian, Librarian, and Uniform Manager. Council officers are chosen through election. MARIACHI OFFICERS The President attends guild meetings to provide student input if needed. The President creates mariachi newsletters and oversees Council meetings. The President motivates members before and after contests, practices, and any other mariachi event. The Vice-President assists with the President’s duties. In addition, the Vice-President is responsible for making student announcements, planning and scheduling mariachi social activities, and creating the bulletin board. The Vice-President oversees Council meetings when the President is not present. The Secretary takes attendance, assists in the collection of money, and takes notes at Council meetings. The Secretary assists the Vice-President with the bulletin board and distributes notes or papers to mariachi members during class time. The Historian takes photographs and shoots video throughout the year for the slide show. The Historian is also responsible for producing an end of year album. The album serves as a history of the school year and can include pictures, newspaper clippings, concert programs, and other memorabilia. The Librarian is responsible for maintaining and organizing the music library, copying and distributing music, making folders for the group, and updating the Music Library Database. The Uniform Manager is responsible for checking uniforms in and out for performances and preparing them to be sent to the cleaners and for inventory. The Middle School Manager is responsible for communicating to the high school officers the needs of the middle school groups. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES GRADING POLICY A student’s grade will be lowered for an unexcused absence from a performance; in addition, that individual may be assigned as an alternate for future performances.

Nine weeks grades are determined by playing and written tests, participation, attendance, and preparation for rehearsals and performances. If a student is absent on the day of a test, the student may make up the test on his or her own time, during lunch or before or after school. Performances cannot be made up. A typed essay will be assigned for the student that is absent from a performance.

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Grading Policy

Daily Grade: HS will be 40 % of your grade. MS will be 50% of your grade. Participation in daily class routines, Supplies (pencils, notebooks, music, strings, etc.) and the use of your creative juices! Major works: HS will be 60 % of your grade. MS will be 50% of your grade. 1) Music: ability to play and memorize, 2) Attendance at sectionals/rehearsals, 3) Attendance at school and community performances. 4) One performance a month that you are the audience member and a written paper/online animation project on that performance. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

In order to participate in all extracurricular activities, the student must be academically eligible. To be eligible during the first nine weeks of school, freshmen must have been promoted from the eighth grade. Sophomores must have earned five credits that count toward state graduation. Juniors must have earned ten credits that count toward state graduation. Seniors must have earned fifteen credits that count toward state graduation. A student who receives, at the end of any grading period, after the first nine weeks of the school year, a grade below seventy (70) in any academic class (other than an identified advanced class) or a student with disabilities who fails to meet the standards in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) may not participate in extracurricular activities for at least three school weeks. An ineligible student may practice and rehearse. The student regains eligibility when the principal and teachers determine that he or she has earned a passing grade (seventy(70) or above) in all academic classes, other than those that are advanced, and completed the three school weeks of ineligibility. Eligibility is lost or regained at the end of the regular school day. Ineligible Students cannot travel with the group or perform at extra-curricular performances (events where money is collected). Ineligible students are expected to attend extra practices and perform at co-curricular concerts. (Curricular concerts include any event that there is no money collected). ATTENDANCE To Be Early Is To Be On Time & To Be On Time Is To Be Late! The directors have devised the following attendance policies with input from student leaders of the group. Mariachi members are expected to be at all rehearsals and performances and to be on time. Attendance at all performances and rehearsals is mandatory. Performance dates are set up almost a year in advance to allow ample time to resolve conflicts. Once school begins, mariachi ensembles will practice on Tuesday and Thursday between 3:15-4:15. Middle School Advanced will practice between 4:30-5:30. Tuesday, and Thursday rehearsals will be schedule a week/month ahead of time. Please DO NOT SCHEDULE ANYTHING DURING THESE TIMES!

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Students and/or parents should notify the directors prior to the scheduled time if there is a conflict. When the directors deem absences excessive, the student may be demoted from the Mariachi Sol Azteca group. If students are excessive on responsibilities, they can be released from the Mariachi Strand at the end of the year. Excused absences are possible. Examples are personal illness, death in immediate family or extreme family emergency. Examples of unexcused absences include: no transportation, studying for a test, and work. Students are responsible for informing their employers of the mariachi schedule. If a student wishes to be absent from rehearsal, contest, or other event, he or she must submit a written request from parents or guardians. Absences can only be excused by the directors, and are considered on an individual basis. If a rehearsal or performance is missed due to illness or emergency, the student should report to the director immediately. The student must provide a note from a doctor describing the reason for the absence. The director will determine whether or not the absence for an illness or emergency is legitimate and excused, based on the information provided on the written note. FEES AND FUNDING Each mariachi member will be required to purchase the following: T-shirt = $10-$20 Dress Shirts/Caporal shirt: $30.00 Girls will need to purchase a black pencil skirt to the knee along with some black pumps and boys will need to purchase black slacks. All Students will be asked to purchase the school polo. Botines = $60 - charol Moño = $25 Black and White (HS) Belts = $80 Earrings = $10 Hair bows -$15 Jacket: $80 (HS) Violins: Shoulder rest, rosin, set of strings, extra A & E strings, cleaning cloth. Trumpets: Valve oil, slide grease, cleaning cloth, mouthpiece brush, snake. Armonia: Neck Strap, pick(s), set of strings, extra G strings Guitarron: Strap, set of strings, extra G strings. School Harp: Strings for higher strings. BEHAVIOR Mariachi Sol Azteca members represent their families, school, and community. Students must always act appropriately and must follow all school rules as outlined in the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Student Handbook. In addition to these rules, students must follow the FIRST, THINK and the Social Contract. Students not complying with these rules will face disciplinary action. Disciplinary consequences for breaking a rule include but not limited to detention and/or grade reduction.

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Due to the number of students in the mariachi, talking must be kept to a minimum and not at all while director(s) are teaching. When the group is stopped during rehearsal, students should immediately stop playing and listen to instructions. This is the only way to efficiently use rehearsal time. Students must wear appropriate clothing at performances and on trips. Disruptive, vulgar, or obscene behavior or language in any form is inappropriate and will not be tolerated. REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAM No student is obligated to be a member of Mariachi Sol Azteca, nor is participation required for graduation. Participation in the group is a privilege, not a right. You auditioned to get into the academy and this strand; you must take pride in all we do. Rules must be maintained and followed for the success of the mariachi program. The Mariachi Directors, students and the Grand Prairie Independent School District Administration direct these rules. Students who break the rules of the mariachi program are subject to disciplinary action in addition to the consequences mandated by school administration. Students may be dismissed and/or placed on probation from the mariachi Program at the discretion of the Directors for participating in illegal activities. Mariachi students that hold a leadership position in the program will automatically lose their leadership position for participating in inappropriate activities. These activities include, but are not limited to: 1. Possession, distribution or use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances 2. Misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medicine and herbal supplements 3. Any activities punishable as a felony 4. Stealing 5. Fighting or threatening harm to others or self PERSONAL ITEMS The organization is not responsible for students’ belongings. Students should not ask any staff member to hold, watch or guard any personal items. Leave all personal items of value at HOME. The staff is not responsible for personal items lost or stolen at school or on school-sponsored trips. According to Texas state law, public school districts are not liable for personal property that is stolen at school. The mariachi department strongly encourages instrument(s) be included on the homeowner’s insurance policy. Have your parents call their insurance companies for information on covering your musical instrument insurance on their homeowner’s policy.

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EQUIPMENT INSTRUMENTS Students are expected to keep their instruments clean and in working order. If instrument repairs are needed, students can take their instruments to a music store in the area. The directors will inspect instruments periodically. If the instrument is not in working order, lower participation grades may be given. You should have at least one set of strings for your instrument incase a string breaks during rehearsal or a performance. Students should not play other students’ instruments. Students are required to take their instruments home and practice every day. Directors will check instrument room to see if you have taken your instrument home. If you do not, your grade may be lowered. The best time to improve by taking private lessons is during the summer but also during the school year. The directors can recommend private teachers for those who are interested. UNIFORMS Each High School Mariachi Sol Azteca member is assigned a traje. Middle School Students will have an alternate traje for the year. The Uniform Manager will fit students with trajes. Uniform Managers will make sure to bring to the attention of the student being issued the traje the necessary alterations that need to be made. No traje should ever be permanently altered. Do not have trajes cut to fit you. The Mariachi Sol Azteca trajes are the property of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy and the Grand Prairie ISD. Uniforms must be treated with respect and kept in the best possible condition. When any part of the traje is being worn, you must respect the traje and wear it all! Therefore, trajes are kept in the uniform room and are checked out the day of the performance and checked back in after the performance. In the event of an early performance, trajes will be issued out the day before. Students are responsible for labeling their trajes and for keeping the traje clean. Traje’s should be cleaned prior to all major competitions Students are responsible for lost or damaged trajes. Shoes should be cleaned before each performance. The casual uniform includes the mariachi T-shirt and jeans. The T-shirt must be tucked in, the jeans must be worn at the waist, and have no holes or patches. Students should wear a belt. School dress code applies. The school uniform includes the school polo and Khaki pants. The alternate uniform consists of boys: black socks and black botines, dress shirt with logo, black tie and black slacks. Ladies will black skirts, panty hose and black dress pumps Hair and make up for Ladies is a must. Gentlemen must be well groomed. The Traje must be worn at all times in its entirety while in public.

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MUSIC The Librarian/director supplies each student with one copy of each piece of assigned music. If music is lost, the librarian/director will furnish a new copy for a charge of $.25 per page. All music must be kept in your binder for rehearsals. Because almost all music is online on Edmodo, students should be able to download their own copies. Requests for copies of music must be made outside of rehearsal (i.e. before or after school). REHEARSALS Students must be in their seats with their instruments out and ready to rehearse when the bell rings or when the rehearsal has been designated to start. For rehearsal, students must have the following materials: All music Instrument tuner Sharpened pencil Picks Straps Extra strings, rosin, valve oil Competitions Mariachi Sol Azteca will be participating in at least two competitions. We will compete in the TAME Area competition through a recording. You must earn a first division at the Area level to be able to advance to the State level competition, which is usually held in the first week in February in San Antonio. Students must be eligible for all competitions. And, we will be competing at the GPISD Mariachi Festival, which will be held in May. We will also be looking at competitions in San Marcos Feria del Mariachi in April-May and the Fort Worth Mariachi Spectacular the first Thursday in May. There are other competitions during the year that we will have to raise money for and discuss if we believe the event is an attainable event and if we are prepared for the competitions. These include the Albuquerque Mariachi Spectacular, Mariachi Nationals and the Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference and competition. There is not an obligation on the directors’ part to take students to competition just because they are in the Varsity group. Students will be auditioned on their music and memory before each competition. Every student is expected to know all of his or her music at all times.

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INDIVIDUAL CONTESTS All Region and All State Mariachi Auditions: Students in all ensembles are encouraged to practice and participate in the All Region Auditions held in the fall. The auditions are open to any student that is eligible and has prepared for the event. Please refer to the calendar above for the specific dates for auditions as well as the clinic and concert. SOLO AND ENSEMBLE Solo and Ensemble contest occurs in January. Mariachi Sol Azteca will participate in the ensemble portion of the competition as a performing ensemble. We are encouraging all students, in addition to the mariachi ensemble portion of the competition, to either learn a classical solo or a classical ensemble, you must speak with the director as soon as possible to choose appropriate material for the event. You must also be prepared to practice on your own and with the director to achieve the best rating. Depending on the solo, there will be a fee for the piano accompanist unless you can find a student to accompany you for this event. PERFORMANCES/ CONCERTS Performances are a direct extension of the classroom. All school performances are required. If there is a conflict, you must speak to the director immediately so that the conflict can be resolved. Work or other events are not an excused absent. Plan ahead. Gigs are optional, but we cannot accept gigs without all instruments and vocals to make a complete ensemble. Several concerts are scheduled each year including four fundraiser concerts. These concerts are held at the school hosting the events cafeteria and are open to the public. Other events/concerts can come up during the school year and will be placed on the calendar.

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RECOGNITION AND AWARDS LETTERING (HIGHSCHOOL ONLY) To earn a letterman jacket a student must accomplish one of the following.

Choir, Mariachi and Orchestra · _Student must be in program for two (2) consecutive years · _Tryout for All Region · _Attend solo and ensemble and receive a 1st Division on a Class One solo or ensemble · _Participate in UIL Concert and Sight-reading (Choir and Orchestra) · _Qualify for TAME State (Mariachi) SHORT TRIPS Students must obey all school rules while participating with the mariachi on or off campus. All students must use school provided transportation to all events. The school district provides transportation home from these events and students should travel with the group home. In the event that there must be a deviation from this rule (e.g. for testing, illness, family emergency) the student must present a written request from a legal guardian in advance. Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to travel home from an event without written notification. Students will not be allowed to travel with friends to or from an event. Students will be informed of departure times. The directors will give students an estimated time of arrival. Students will be allowed to call their parents prior to the arrival at school. Students should be picked up within 15 minutes of returning to school. Meal times planned during day trips. Students pay for their own meal unless specified otherwise. Lines are usually very long and some concessions are high priced. A sack lunch should be considered. Students are expected to wear their designated uniform while on trips. Students should be aware that other schools do not provide dressing rooms. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Social events will be scheduled to celebrate any accomplishments for the mariachi throughout the year. MARIACHI Guilds. The purpose of the guild organization is to promote the mariachi and its activities and keep parents informed about events and activities. As a result, the key functions of the

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group involve communications, chaperones, and financial support. The Mariachi Sol Azteca meets once a month during the school year. The time and date of monthly meetings are set in the calendar. Deviation from these dates will be announced. All parents are welcome to attend and participate. The Guild recruit’s chaperones for trips. Many parents enjoy this experience. Chaperones are responsible for giving minor first aid treatment; repairing uniforms quickly; helping with what is needed by the directors and applauding loudly. Chaperones must be district approved. Please go online and fill out the volunteer form. There will be a fee for membership to the guild.

Procedures: 1. Come into the room through the in door. 2. Drop off backpacks on the appropriate wall. 3. Check for announcement on the announcement board. 4. Pick up instrument from the instrument room or appropriate room. 5. Leave cases against the backpack wall 6. The instructional area should be clear of all cases and backpacks. 7. Sit in chair with instrument and music/books. 8. Before the full class begins, you may practice in a soft mode on scales,

passages from all region music, or music that we are preparing for competition/performances.

9. Tune 10. Begin class warm ups together. 11.

Music History Monday Technique Tuesday Writing Wednesday Theory Thursday Supplies: 3 ringer large binder Dividers 100 sheet protectors 5-subject notebook White erase markers Colored pencils Regular pencils/erasers Strings (at least one set) Straps for armonia Picks, valve oil, rosin Tuner Metronome

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LINKS Grand Prairie ISD

www.gpisd.org UIL Music

http://www.uil.utexas.edu/music/index.html UIL Music Region 20

http://www.uilforms.com/regions/20/ TMEA

http://www.tmea.org/ Mr. E’s Music Company

http://www.mr-e-music.com/contact.php

Music & Arts: (Violins & Trumpets) www.musicarts.com Arlington Highlands Shopping Center 4000 Five Points Boulevard Suite 129 Arlington, TX (817) 466-8696

Rivard Brothers: (Trumpets) www.rivardbrothers.com 2425 W Arkansas Ln # A, Pantego, TX - (817) 459-2263

Jack Rasmussen: (Guitarron, Vihuela & Violins) www.jackrasmussenluthier.com 1734 W. Division St. Arlington, TX (817) 548-9820

Southwest Strings: (Guitarron, Vihuela, Guitar & Violins)www.swstrings.com

The Woodwind & Brasswind: (All Instruments)www.wwbw.com

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Before you speak......

THINK! T – is it true? h – is it helpful? i – is it inspiring? n–is it necessary? k – is it kind?

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Just Remember:

F-Follow directions the first time given!

I-In your appropriate place with supplies at the appropriate time!

R-Respect your school, yourself and others!

S-Stay on task!

T-Touch only your possessions!

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PARENT AND STUDENT AGREEMENT FORM

GPFAA Mariachi Sol Azteca program 2017-18

To Whom It May Concern: I understand that my child, _______________________________, will participate in the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Mariachi Sol Azteca group for the 2017-2018 school year. I hereby grant permission for my child to attend all events in which the group will participate, including but not limited to out-of-town field trips. I understand that my child will be transported to these events by a school-approved vehicle, i.e. school buses, charter buses, private transportation. I understand that each trip will be chaperoned by Academy parents and/or other adults. Any special health needs and/or allergies the teacher should be aware of are listed below:

Student Agreement: I, ___________________, agree to follow the rules and in the 2017-2018 Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Mariachi Sol Azteca Handbook. Dated, this the ________ day of ____________________, 20_____ __________________________________ Signature of Mariachi Student Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment and Agreement: I, ____________________, agree to the rules and policies in the 2017-2018 Grand Prairie Mariachi Sol Azteca Handbook and I understand that I shall contact the Director in writing should any of the above circumstances change. Dated, this the ________ day of ____________________, 20_____ __________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian

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EXHIBIT A

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERMISSION FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL-SPONSORED TRIP

I, ____________________________________ (parent or guardian), agree to allow my

child, _________________________________ (child’s name) to travel with a group or

individual associated with the Grand Prairie ISD on the trip(s) indicated below. I

understand that while student safety is a high priority for the District, under state law, the

school is not responsible for medical costs associated with a student injury.

I expressly waive all claims for medical expenses, loss of services, or other claims, and I

agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District, its Trustees, employees, and agents

from all claims made against it or them on behalf of my child.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District, its Trustees, employees, and agents

from all claims made by third parties against it or them which result from my child’s

actions on the trip.

I understand that the District, its Trustees, employees, and agents are not waiving any

sovereign or governmental immunity which it or they have under Texas law.

I have read and understand this release and sign it voluntarily and with full knowledge of

its significance. This release applies to the trip(s) to be taken by:

Group: Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Mariachi Sol Azteca

Middle School/High School

To place(s): All competitions/workshops/gigs/etc._________

On date(s): _____2017-18 school year____________________

__________________________________________ _______________ Parent or guardian Date

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EXHIBIT B

AUTHORIZATION TO SECURE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT OF A MINOR STUDENT

1. Name of minor _________________________________________ Grade ______

Date of birth (day, month, year) ________________________________________

2. Name of parent, guardian, or conservator ________________________________

Office phone ____________________________ Home phone _______________

Address __________________________________________________________

3. Name of other parent (or both if different from #2)

Father _______________________________Phone _____________________

Mother _______________________________Phone _____________________

4. Friend or relative who will probably know where to locate the parent in the event of temporary absence.

Name ________________________________ Phone ____________________

This is to certify that I authorize the Superintendent of Grand Prairie Independent School District, Grand Prairie, Texas, or a designated representative to secure any and all emergency medical care and treatment for ________________________________________________ (student’s name) for acute illness suffered or injury sustained while at school or participating in school-related activities. A licensed physician or dentist with the following exceptions may secure at a licensed hospital, clinic or medical facility, or emergency treatment:

______________________________________________________________________

I understand that cost of services provided by ambulance, private physician, clinic, hospital, or dentist remain the responsibility of the parent or guardian and will not be assumed by the Superintendent, the designee, or the Board of Trustees of the Grand Prairie Independent School District.

Check One:

____ I do not have medical insurance. ____ I do have medical insurance coverage on my child with:

_________________________________________________________________

Insurance Company, policy or certificate #_________________.Medications or drugs to which the student has had an allergic or adverse reaction are:

______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________ j __________ Parent Signature Date:

Copies of this authorization may be presented to the admissions office of a hospital or clinic or to a physician or dentist. Other distribution shall be only with the limitations of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.

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SCALES AND WARMUPS SPECIFIC GOALS

ETUDES AND EXERCISES SPECIFIC GOALS

REPERTOIRE SPECIFIC GOALS

OTHER SPECIFIC GOALS

SPECIAL NOTES FOR THE WEEK

• • • • • • • NEXT LESSON PLEASE BRING TO YOUR NEXT LESSON

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