In a message dated 9/9/01 10:08:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, eroczen@xxxxxxxx writes: << I've been told there have been homeschoolers who have participated in Area All-State, and must have participated in their school's music programs, that's why I'm wondering about the above questions. Does anyone have any input or knowledge about any of this? >> Hi Ellen, I don't have any information at the moment but since my daughter takes piano lessons from someone who works with the school district from time to time I will ask her. I may not have an answer until next week however and that is if she has an answer. Chris Wheeler