For ALL information regarding the LMEA All-State Middle School Orchestra, please visit the official page via the link: https://lmeamusic.org/all-state/all-state-middle-school-string-orchestra/

Questions or Concerns? Contact...

District VI Primary Chairperson: Carl Lacoste (clacoste@bfhsla.org)

LMEA All State Concerts

January 15th - 18th, 2027

Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel (2 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130)

Performances begin at various times. Check back soon for the official LMEA All State Concert Schedule!

No Tickets Required!

Audition Materials - Both Rounds

2026 - 27: Set III - One Round of Auditions

In the link below, scroll down and click on "District Level Audition Requirements."

https://lmeamusic.org/all-state/all-state-middle-school-string-orchestra/

Recorded Auditions - 1 Round only

All State Middle School Orchestra Auditions will be held at Ben Franklin High School. If you have questions, please call Mr. Carl LaCoste at 504-239-2263 (preferred) or email at clacoste@bfhsla.org.

Audition Fee: $15.00 (any payment format, make checks out to "LMEA")

Location: Ben Franklin High School (2001 Leon C Simon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70122)

Room: Music Room

Audition Process: The only round of All State Orchestra Auditions is a live monitored recorded audition that will be submitted as an mp3 file by the District Chairperson. The state then judges the recordings using a rubric. For more information visit the LMEA website.

Audition Results

Results for the auditions will be posted on the LMEA website.

If you made All State, check the LMEA website for Registration Forms and Fees - turn them in to LMEA.