All-State Middle School
Jazz Ensemble
LAJE sponsors the annual LMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble featuring the top middle school jazz instrumentalists from across the state.
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All-State Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Brought to you by......
LMEA
Louisiana Music Educators Association
What is this all about?
Do you play in a jazz band at your middle school?
Do you like playing in the jazz band?
Do you want to learn more about playing jazz?
The Experience
Audition for the band in their LMEA district
And if I make it in?
You get to spend a really fun few days learning jazz with the best middle school players in the state of Louisiana at the LMEA All-state conference January 16-19, 2025!
You will be working with.....
Robert Keating
ALL-STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ CLINICIAN
Robert Keating is a highly accomplished music educator and professional musician, currently serving as the Music Director at Gulliver Preparatory in Miami, Florida. With an impressive tenure of 35 years at Gulliver Prep, he has made a significant impact on the school’s music program.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of music education, Robert was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Mu honorary band directors fraternity in 2008 and the American School Band Directors Association in 2012. He has also served as the FBA District Chair and currently sits on the Jazz Committee for the Florida Bandmasters Association, showcasing his commitment to advancing music education in the state.
In addition, he was selected to conduct the FMEA All State Middle School Jazz Band which performed at the 2024 All State FMEA Convention.
Robert’s expertise and passion for music education have led to numerous speaking engagements and workshops. He has been invited to present at the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) five times and the Jazz Education Network (JEN) conferences twice, sharing his knowledge and insights with fellow educators. Notably, Robert was chosen to conduct the FMEA All State Middle School Jazz Band, which showcased at the 2024 All State FMEA Convention.
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How Do I Audition?
BTW..... Your band director will help you!
Visit LMEA directly by pressing the link 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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3-year Rotation of Audition Etudes & Practice Tracks:
There is a 3-year rotation cycle of prepared materials that have been written for the LMEA Middle School All-State Jazz Ensemble auditions. All audition materials, including rehearsal tracks, can be found on the LMEA website. They have been written/recorded for LMEA and are available for download by clicking the links below.
These tracks must be used in all districts when recording all Middle School Jazz Auditions.
2024-2025
2025-2026
2026-2027
Communicate with your Band Director for exact LMEA District audition dates!