All-State High School
Jazz Ensemble
LAJE sponsors the annual LMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble featuring the top high school jazz instrumentalists from across the state.
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LMEA
Louisiana Music Educators Association
Join the LMEA Auditioned Jazz Ensemble
Are you a talented music student in Louisiana? The Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) invites you to audition for our prestigious all-state jazz ensemble. Showcase your skills, collaborate with fellow musicians, and perform at state-level events. Don't miss this opportunity to shine!
Clarence Hines
trombonist, composer, arranger, educator
2025 ALL-STATE JAZZ CLINICIAN
Clarence Hines is an accomplished trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator with a diverse musical career. He has performed alongside internationally acclaimed artists and groups including Slide Hampton, Bob Brookmeyer, John Pizzarelli, David Sanborn, Maceo Parker, Diane Schuur, Bobby Caldwell, Johnny Mathis, Josh Groban, The Temptations, The OJays, The Harry James Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Clarence has graced stages at renowned music festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Rochester International Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, and at venues around the world.
Clarence currently serves as the Director of the School of Music at the University of North Florida, where he also is an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies. Clarence is an artist/clinician for Conn-Selmer and he plays C.G. Conn and King Trombones exclusively.
Past Clinicians
1976 - Mike Vax
1977 – Domenic Spera
1978 – Rich Matteson
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1980 – Timothy Bell
1981 – Jerry Coker
1982 – Lillian Yaross
1983 – Neil Slater
1984 – Steve Sample
1985 – Ashley Alexander
1986 – Warrick L. Carter
1987 – Rayburn Wright
1988 – Willie Thomas
1989 – Richard Dunscomb
1990 – Dr. George West
1991 – Jim Colbertson
1992 – Doug Beach
1993 – Ronald C. McCurdy
1994 – Steve Wiest
1995 – Robert Morgan
1996 – Larry Panella
1997 – Bruce Paulson
1998 – Chris Vadala
1999 – Shelly Berg
2000 – Jim Snidero
2001 – Jeff Jarvis
2002 – Steve Houghton
2003 – Antonio J. Garcia
2004 – Mike Tomaro
2005 – Dr. Lou Fischer
2006 – Dean Sorenson
2007 – Mike Steinel
2008 – Leon Anderson, Jr.
2009 – Dr. Robert Morgan
2010 – Fred Sturm
2011 – Chuck Bergeron
2012 – Dr. Tracy Heavner
2013 – James Ketch
2014 – Jerry Tolson
2015 – Jack Wilkins
2016 – Dr. Robert Lark
2017 – Wycliffe Gordon
2018 – Ronald Carter
2019 – Denis DiBlasio
2020 –
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How Do I Audition?
Visit LMEA directly by pressing the button above for information about the following:
STATE LEVEL AUDITION - DATES, LOCATIONS, FEES, REQUIRED FORMS
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (Scales, Prepared Materials, Practice Tracks)
AUDITION PROCESS AND AUDITION TRACKS
REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL FORMS, HOTEL INFORMATION FOR ALL-STATE MEMBERS
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4-year Rotation of Audition Practice Tracks:
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