2027 ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CLINICIAN:

Jeff Prosperie

Master Sergeant Jeff Prosperie joined the West Point Band in 2006. He is a World Snare Drum Champion and the only individual to capture the “Triple Crown” of solo competition (DCI, DCA, and PAS). He is also a winner of the Percussive Arts Society orchestral snare drum competition and the mock symphony audition. He is a member of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame, the Louisiana Percussion Circuit Hall of Fame and the PAS advisory board. Master Sgt. Prosperie is a frequent finalist judge for both DCI and WGI World Championships. Prior to joining the Army at age 40, he served as the percussion designer/caption-head for the World Champion Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, percussion instructor for the National Drumline Champions at the University of North Texas, director of percussion studies at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, and principal percussion with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Master Sgt. Prosperie completed his undergraduate work at Louisiana State University and continued on at University of North Texas for graduate and doctoral work. Master Sgt. Prosperie is a performing artist endorsed by Pearl/Adams, Sabian, Innovative Percussion, Evans, and Loyal Drums. He enjoys time in the outdoors with his wife and five children.

All-State Program for the High School Percussion Ensemble

Selections to be chosen from:

LMEA All-State Percussion Ensemble – 2027 Audition Requirements and Deadlines:

There is not a separate audition for the High School All State Percussion Ensemble. Students that complete the 1st and 2nd round of the High School Band percussion auditions will be eligible to be selected to the All State Percussion Ensemble based on seniority, preference, and audition score, with consideration to the chair placement of the High School Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band. Please see the All-State High School Band Page for important information regarding eligibility, audition requirements, and deadlines. The All State Percussion Ensemble will be on an annual rotation with the All State Cajun/Zydeco Ensemble.

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