All-State High School Jazz Ensemble

Clarence Hines, trombonist2025 ALL-STATE JAZZ CLINICIAN: Clarence Hines, trombonist, composer, arranger, educator

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.

In addition to being a seasoned performer, Clarence is also a higly-respected composer and arranger whose arrangements have been recognized by DownBeat magazine. His music has been performed and recorded by both professional and collegiate ensembles around the world. His recent works were premiered at prestigious venues such as the Tanglewood Music Festival, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, World Association of Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Conference in Spain, and the Strings Music Festival in Colorado.

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 has previously taught at the Eastman Summer Jazz Studies and the Tritone Fantasy Jazz Camp. He is currently a jazz faculty member in the Birch Creek Music Performance Center’s Summer Music Academy. Clarence is an artist/clinician for Conn-Selmer and he plays C.G. Conn and King Trombones exclusively.

All-State Program for the Jazz Ensemble: TBA

LMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble

There is a single live monitored audition for All-State Jazz Ensemble. Auditions will be recorded by the District Director or the district’s Jazz Chair and submitted to the All-State Jazz Division Chair as an mp3 file for adjudication.

District directors will verify that teachers of all students participating in these auditions are current members of LMEA.

DEADLINES for 2024-25:

  • District Deadlines – District Directors will provide procedural information and set the deadline for receiving checks and student information from schools in their district. This deadline may be before the state’s deadline.
  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Deadline for completion of all auditions and the receipt of all student registrations and audition fees by the district director or his/her designee.
  • Monday, October 14, 2024 (by 11:59 pm) – Results for the High School All-State Jazz Ensemble will be posted online. Registration forms for students selected to an ensemble will be opened once rosters are posted.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS SELECTED TO AN ALL-STATE ENSEMBLE

LOCATION, DEADLINES, FEES

  • Location – Hilton New Orleans Riverside (all rehearsals and concerts)
  • Registration Fees – $205
  • Deadline – Saturday, November 2, 2024 by 11:59pm (All-State registration form, All-State permission form, fees, and if applicable, LMEA Academic Award form)

LMEA is working hard to provide the highest quality All-State experience. All ensembles will rehearse and perform under the leadership of a nationally-celebrated director. Evening concerts will feature Louisiana universities as well as guest artists from around the country.

The registration fee covers rehearsal and performance related expenses, music, an All-State patch, All-State t-shirt, and the LMEA Academic Award (if applicable).

All students will be served a buffet style dinner each night, which will include a fresh salad, hearty main course, two sides, dessert, and beverage. Special meal options will be provided for students with food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Students are on their own for lunch and breakfast. They may take advantage of food options within the Hilton. For lunch, students may choose to eat in the food court of the Riverwalk Outlet, which adjoins the Hilton Riverside. Multiple fast-food options are available and lunch breaks will be staggered to help alleviate crowds.


DONATIONS
Links to information and ways to help support Louisiana’s talented LMEA All-State students can be found below. Join us as we celebrate their hard work and dedication, and this prestigious achievement.

Donation LetterA downloadable Word doc with suggested modifications that teachers can customize to fit each student’s situation

FAQ Sheet Detailed information on how to support Louisiana’s talented young musicians cover their All-State expenses (registration and evening meals only) by donating to students through LMEA’s portal

Donation Form/LMEA PortalTo donate to a specific student(s), school(s), or All-State ensemble events


SCHEDULE


REGISTRATION FORMS

  • Student Forms – Important registration information, required forms, and optional forms.
  • Academic Award Form (OPTIONAL) – A student who has a verified cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher must upload the verified academic award form when completing the online All-State Student Registration Form. (Only 10th, 11th, and 12th graders are eligible for this award.) The deadline is the same as the “registration due” deadline.

HOTEL INFORMATION: (Information can also be found under the Conference tab in the menu.)


QUESTIONS
If you have a question that the district director cannot answer, please email Doug Stone, LMEA Jazz Division Chair, at [email protected].