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Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy

Mariachi Handbook 2020-21

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 6375

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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. During the Virtual Learning, expectations are still high for our groups. We

will work to help you stay on task and achieve at your level of success. You got this!

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, in person or virtual, and life in general. Pride

comes after all the work is done and we reflect on our accomplishments and the

improvement we make.

We have also added these statements to motivate us throughout the year and to achieve

the mission that we set. Transcend, Inspire and Impact; Sweep the Shed; Release the

Outcome, Believe in the PROCESS; Get 1% Better Every day; FUNDAMENTALS;

GRIT!

The music and routines for every show are designed for the entertainment value and to

challenge each mariachi member. Mariachi Sol Azteca performs at community events,

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. In this ever-changing time, we are first and

foremost concerned with your safety. In person performance will begin again. We just

must be patient and continue to grow our craft as we wait for that opportune time.

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. We will be patient but ready during this time.

Marta O. Ocampo, Maria Sandoval-Moreno and Henry Martinez

Mariachi Directors

Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy

102 High School Drive

Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

(972) 237-5603 ext. 6375, School

Ocampo: (214) 914-5707, Sandoval-Moreno : (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 and equitable for 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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2020-21 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 MS/HS 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 (Middle School): 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 (Middle School): Mariachi Tlaltecutli (Tierra) and Metzli

(Luna) 1 & 2

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. These groups will perform at various school functions, gigs and

competitions throughout the school year.

HIGH SCHOOL Group 3: Not a performing ensemble.

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 as needed. Students will have opportunity to pass out of group

3 into a performing ensemble.

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HIGH SCHOOL Competitive 1, Mariachi Sol Azteca and 2, Mariachi Tonatiuh (Sol):

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. Mariachi Tonatiuh competitive 2 is composed of

a maximum 9-12 Violins, 1-4 Trumpets, 1 harp, 1-2 Guitarrones, 1-2 Vihuelas, 1-2 Golpes

and 2-4 Guitars. This group explores traditional, competitive and popular music selections

of the mariachi repertoire. Mariachi Sol Azteca, competitive 1 is composed of a maximum

9-12 Violins, 1-4 trumpets, 1 harp, 1-2 Guitarrones, 1 Vihuela, 1 Golpe and 1-2 Guitars.

This group will perform at various school functions and competitions throughout the school

year. These ensembles are rotating ensembles. There will be one audition in latter

September/early October to establish membership in each group. This will be adjusted as

students come back to 100% in person.

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. Ask for help in your academics and all

classes.

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. Remember: SWEEP THE SHED!

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.

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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.

Grading Policy

Daily Grade: HS will be 40 % of your grade. MS will be 50% of your grade.

1. Participation in daily class routines, instruments, iPads, Supplies (pencils,

notebooks, music, strings, etc.) and the use of your creative juices!

2. Theory

3. Writing

4. Practice cards

5. Gigs

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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. 5) Appearance: Groomed, Shaven, Nails trimmed, full traje or alternative uniform. 6) Google Classroom uploads 7) Competitions/Concerts/Fundraisers 8) Auditions for All Region and participation in Solo/Ensemble 9) Assignments on Canvas 10) Assignments on Flipgrid/Edpuzzle and Go Formative

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.

Waivers for a 60-69 may be used one time per semester for one class. Students with a 59

or below do not qualify for a waiver.

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. Communication is the key to our success if something comes up.

Performance dates are set up almost a year in advance to allow ample time to resolve

conflicts. Once school begins, there will be sectionals on Tuesday and Thursday between

3:05-4:05 for HS. Middle School will practice between 8:15-8:45 am. on

Tuesday, and Thursday for sectionals. (virtual sectionals)

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

their Mariachi 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. A make-up assignment must be completed to replace the

grade. Students will be given the weekend to complete and present on the next Monday.

FEES AND FUNDING

Each mariachi member will be required to purchase the following:

T-shirt = $15-$25 ( could be less)

All Girls will need to purchase a black pencil skirt to the knee along with some black

pumps or flats, and boys will need to purchase black slacks and black dress shoes.

Botines will be accepted.

All Students will be asked to purchase the school polo.

Botines = $65 - charol

Moño = $25 Black (juvenil) Black and White (HS) Black and Silver for MS 7-8

Belts = $85

Earrings = paid by the guild will need to be replaced if lost or broken.

Hair bows -paid by the guild will need to be replaced if lost or broken.

Jacket: $85 (HS)

Garment bags (HS) paid by guild will need to be replaced if lost or torn.

Violins: Shoulder rest,

Rosin: MS: Super-Sensative, Andrea, or Pirastro black; HS: Andrea, Gustave Bernardel or Pirastro black.

Micro fiber cloth

Set of strings, MS: D’ Adarrio Ascente strings, Prelude or Alphajue. HS: : D’ Adarrio Ascente strings

Dominant Plus Pirastro Gold E-saite string. Make sure to get extra A & E strings

Peg dough

Manicure kit

Tuner

Trumpets: Valve oil,

slide grease,

Cleaning kit: cleaning cloth, mouthpiece brush, snake.

Mutes: Straight mute and Harmon Mute

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.

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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 community service.

Due to the number of students in the mariachi, talking must be kept to music questions

and with director approval 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. Efficient class session

and practice will result in success.

Students must wear school appropriate clothing at performances and on trips. Disruptive,

vulgar, or obscene behavior or language in general or directed at anyone is inappropriate

and will not be tolerated. Bullying, cyber or in person, will NEVER be tolerated.

REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAM

No student is obligated to be a member of Mariachi Sol Azteca Phamily, 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. Bullying, 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 daily 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 Gold traje. Mariachi

Tonatiuh will be assigned the Silver traje.

Middle School Students will be required to purchase a traje for the year from a local

vendor or purchase from a former middle school student.

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 all parts while in public! Therefore, trajes will be sent home and will

require for you to hang in the garment bag for the next performance. 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. Competition make up is different than informal

performance make up. Gentlemen must be well groomed, no beards or long hair.

Mustaches should be checked by director. All members must have natural hair color for

days of performances.

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. Make a virtual copy. 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 or on your

IPad for rehearsals. Requests for copies of music must be made outside of rehearsal (i.e.

before or after school).

All Music should be downloaded to your iPad to have a digital and paper copy.

REHEARSALS: during class!

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. There will be no talking

tolerated unless you raise your hand and ask permission to speak to your section.

For rehearsal, students must have the following materials:

All music books and music binder/Ipad

Instrument

tuner

Sharpened pencil

Picks

Straps

Extra strings, rosin, valve oil

Groups: Mariachi Sol Azteca: High School Varsity Mariachi Tonatiuh: High School JV Mariachi Metzli: Middle School Varsity Mariachi Tlaltecuhtli: Middle School JV Mariachi Sol Azteca Juvenil: Beginners

Sectionals: HS: Tuesday and Thursday 3:05-4:05 During this virtual time, we will discuss the possibility of extra rehearsal online. Competitions: Dependent on the state of safety Mariachi Sol Azteca will be participating in at least two competitions. We will

compete in the TAME Area competition at a local venue. 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 a designated location. Students must be eligible for

all competitions. And, we will be competing at the GPISD Mariachi Festival, which will

be held in April. We will also be looking at competitions in other areas. These decisions

will be made between directors, students and parents due to costs.

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.

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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.

Some competition events will be subject to only one group, ie. Varsity.

TAME: both HS groups can qualify for state.

All State Mariachi: 2020-2021 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 online calendar for the specific dates for auditions as well as the clinic

and concert.

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE: to be determined. Mariachi Sol Azteca and Mariachi Tonatiuh will participate in the ensemble portion of

the competition as a performing ensemble. Only one group will advance to state.

It is the programs expectations that all students play another small ensemble or a solo, in

addition to the mariachi ensemble portion of the competition. You will learn a classical

solo or a classical ensemble, and 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 with the accompanist and the director to achieve the best rating.

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.

Gigs: All students will be put in to a 7-13 piece mariachi for gigs. We will have the list posted of members for each group. If student has a conflict, you must do the following:

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1. Let the leader of the group know asap. Leader will tell Ocampo. 2. Find a sub of the same instrument and ability. 3. You should not be getting a sub for ALL of your gigs. 4. We are charging between $45-$50 per student. Depends on gig.

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS LETTERING (HIGHSCHOOL ONLY)

To earn a letterman, jacket a student must accomplish all 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) with a 1st division.

Students are encouraged to participate in the school musical.

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 specific 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.

End of the year party.

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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

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. Be Human/ Be Kind

2. Come into the room through the indoor.

3. Drop off backpacks on the appropriate wall.

4. Check for announcement on the announcement board.

5. Pick up instrument from the instrument room or appropriate room.

6. Leave cases in the instrument room.

7. The instructional area should be clear of all cases and backpacks.

8. Sit in chair with instrument and music/books. No one sits on piano

bench.

9. 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.

10. Tune

11. Begin class warm ups together.

12. Sweep the shed.

Schedule:

Music History Monday

Technique Tuesday

Writing Wednesday

Theory Thursday

Fun Friday

Supplies:

3 ringer large binder

Dividers

100 sheet protectors

5-subject notebook

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White erase markers

Colored pencils

Regular pencils/erasers

Strings (at least one set)

Straps for armonia

Picks, valve oil, rosin

Tuner

Metronome

Differentiation groups:

Assignments will be given and taught at the beginning of the week. Students

must record their assignment on Friday and upload their best performance by

11:59 pm on Friday. Late uploads will be accepted up to 2:00 pm on

Saturday. Anything after that will not be accepted for a grade. Students that

do not turn in their assignment will be put in the low group to begin the

week. Students that turn in their assignment in late will have a grade

deduction of 20 pts. Students will be given a 15-minute opportunity on

Friday during class to record and upload assignments if they do not have

wifi at home.

1. Masters group: students master all assignments

2. Intermediate group: students mostly master and need some help to

achieve.

3. Low group: students do not understand the music and need help to

understand the concept being taught.

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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

Require codes:

Remind

Flipgrid.com

Edpuzzle.com

Goformative.com

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Before you speak......

THINK!

T – is it true?

h – is it

helpful/human?

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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InstrumentCheck-Out

GrandPrairieFineArtsAcademy

Campus

Instrument IDNumber

DateIssued DateReturned

Director’sSignature

Student’sName Address

HomePhone WorkPhone–Parent

EmergencyContactPerson DayTimePhone

IacceptfullresponsibilityfortheinstrumentissuedtomeandIwillprovidepropercareand

maintenanceoftheinstrument.Iwillalsoreplaceanybrokenstrings,orbrokeninstrumentparts.

Student’sSignature

Iwillbeliablefortheinstrumentissuedtomychildandwilltakefullfinancialresponsibilityfor

thereturnoftheinstrumentand/oranydamageswhichmayoccur.

Parent’sSignature

PARENT AND STUDENT AGREEMENT FORM

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GPFAA Mariachi Sol Azteca program 2020-21

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 2020-21 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 2018-2019 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

EXHIBIT A

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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): _____2020-21 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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Student Name:___________ Today’s Date: ____________

Weekly Lesson Plans: will be online in Canvas

Warm ups:

Specific Goals Time Spent/Parent Signature: Monday:

Parent Signature:

Scales:

Specific Goals:

Time Spent/Parent Signature: Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Parent Signature:

Region/Solo/Ensemble:

Specific Goals:

Time Spent/Parent Signature: Thursday:

Friday:

Parent Signature:

Competition/Gig music:

Specific Goals

Time Spent/Parent Signature: Saturday:

Parent Signature:

Sunday:

Parent Signature: