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THE ENSEMBLES:
There are five All-State ensembles that perform annually during the LMEA conference, traditionally held during the early part of the Thanksgiving week. Student membership in these ensembles numbers approximately as follows:
Symphonic band - 60
Concert band - 80
Choir - 160
New 2008 Women's Chorus - 60
Jazz Ensemble - 20
Orchestra -100
ELIGIBILITY:
Students in grades 9 - 12 whose directors are current members of LMEA are eligible to audition. A student auditioning for the All-State Band must be a member of the school's instrumental music program. In a situation where there is no program in the school, the student must be certified by the eligible music teacher at the school or an LMEA-member private teacher.
AUDITION DATES AND LOCATIONS:
Each of the nine LMEA Districts holds a district level (1st round) audition during the first part of September to determine which students will qualify for the state level (2nd round) audition. The 2nd round audition is held on the second Saturday of October. Audition locations alternate between alternate between Lafayette High (2009) and Pineville High (2008).
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1st Round Auditions: |
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Band* |
September 13, 2008 at Southeastern La. University, Pottle Music Building |
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Choir** |
September 20, 2008 at Southeastern La. University, Pottle Music Building |
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Jazz |
none - all jazz students audition at 2nd round only |
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Orchestra*** |
September 18, 2008, location TBA - String players' auditions will be audiotaped. The tapes of those selected at the district level will be submitted to the state chairperson for further adjudication and selection to the All-State Orchestra. |
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2nd Round Auditions: |
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Band* |
October 11, 2008 at Pineville High |
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Choir** |
October 11, 2008 at Pineville High |
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Jazz |
October 11, 2008 at Pineville High |
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Orchestra*** |
none - Auditions for chair placement will be held on the day of the first All-State rehearsal. |
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* The symphonic band and the concert band use the same audition material. A student's audition score will determine which ensemble he/she will be placed in. |
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** There are different pieces for 1st and 2nd round choir auditions. NEW 2008: There will be an All-State Women's Chorus added this year. A student's audition score will determine which ensemble she will be placed in. |
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*** Wind and percussions players will be selected from students auditioning for 2nd round band. A student's audition score and/or placement request will determine which ensemble he or she will be placed in. Note: Only seniors may make a placement request. |
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FOR ALL OTHER INFORMATION:
For specific information about registration deadline, fees, chairperson, or audition material, click on the appropriate link:
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Last Updated: June, 2008