Audition Information

The All-State Middle School Ensembles are made up of the top student musicians , grades 6-8, across the state. This audition is in two rounds, one at the regional level, then one with recordings sent to out of state judges.    The required wind and percussion audition materials will be used at both district level (1st round) and state level (2nd round) auditions. 

Click on the buttons at the top of the page for instrument specific audition information.

First Round Information:

Registration deadline for directors: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (Student deadlines will likely be earlier. Ask your band director if you have questions)

Audition date and location for 1st Round Concert/Strings and Jazz Recorded Audition: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Mandeville Jr. High School

Audition cost: $15 per audition slot, paid through the student's band program.  Please contact your student's band director for more information.

Directors: Please send fees to Dan Davis at Slidell High School. 

Registration forms should be completed using the form that was emailed out.   

Student Information Release Forms should be sent to Jonathan Lyons at Mandeville Jr. High. 

Audition requirements and procedures can be found on the LMEA All-State Band webpage.

Second Round Information:

Those students selected to advance from the first round to the second will go to a central location to record their auditions. This is done instead of the old policy of holding in-person auditions at a location like Lafayette or Pineville. Districts across the state use a standardized set of recording equipment as well as a standard set of procedures. 

Audition date and location: Saturday, November 9, 2024  at Mandeville Jr. High School. 

Audition cost: $15 per audition slot, paid through the student's  band program