Candidates for  2010-2011 Subfreshmen will be selected at the end of March.
Potential Subfreshmen are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Maturity
    a. Able to work independently
    b. Willing to take responsibility for his/her actions
    c. Able to follow and remember instructions
    d. Able to focus for extended periods of time-45 minutes or more.

2. Playing ability
    a. Able to play at grade level
    b. Willing to put in the extra time necessary to successfully perform more challenging music.

3. Responsibilty
    a. Comes prepared to class
    b. Attends lessons or turns in practice journals
    c. Meets deadlines-e.g. turning in ticket orders on time

Students will not get an invitation unless we are convinced that they have all the skills they need to be successful.
We want Subfreshman participation to be a positive educational experience.
Not all students are chosen to be Subfreshmen. This should not be viewed as a failure or personal insult to those not selected.
Each child grows and matures at different rates. Some students simply need a little more time before they are ready to perform
at the high school level.

Subfreshman Invitations will go home sometime before April vacation.
If you receive a Subfreshman invitation packet, please take the time to read everything carefully. Subfreshman participation requires
some effort on the part of parents as well as students. You will need to determine whether or not you can transport your child to rehearsals and performances and whether your family schedule allows for an extra commitment.