Audition Information

The All-State Middle School Ensembles are made up of the top student musicians , grades 6-8, across the state. There is only one round of recorded auditions for all Middle School Ensembles. 

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

Audition Information:

Registration deadline for directors: Friday, October 24, 2025.  (Student deadlines will likely be earlier. Ask your band director if you have questions)

Audition date and location for Middle School Concert/Strings and Jazz Recorded Audition: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 at Mandeville Junior 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 Rossi DiBenedetto at Mandeville High School.  

Checks made payable to LMEA should be submitted to:

Rossi DiBenedetto

Mandeville High School

1 Skipper Drive

Mandeville, LA 70471

Registration forms should be completed using the link below. 

MS All State Audition Registration Link  

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.