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Homeschool family asks board to sponsor student’s PMEA orchestra participation
Summary
A homeschooled 11th-grade cellist whose parents say she meets Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) eligibility asked the district to sign her PMEA registration; parents said prior years’ administrative changes blocked participation. The superintendent said he is aware and will handle the issue.
A homeschooled 11th-grade musician and her parents asked the Conewago Valley School District Board of Directors to allow district sponsorship so the student can participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) orchestra festival.
The request was made during public comment by Karen Mallard and Chad Kellner. They said the student participates in the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra and receives private lessons from a university-level professional cellist; they said those credentials satisfy PMEA eligibility…
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