The five All-State organizations perform annually during the LMEA conference, which is
traditionally held during the early part of the Thanksgiving week. Student membership in the five organizations number approximately as follows: 60 in symphonic band, 80 in concert band, 100 in orchestra, 160 in chorus and 25 in jazz ensemble. Students are selected as a result of district (first round) and state (second round) auditions. The jazz ensemble is chosen by live auditions the second Saturday in October.
Eligibility
Students in grades nine through twelve whose directors are current members of LMEA are eligible to audition. A student auditioning for the All-State Bands, Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble must be a member of the school's instrumental music program. In a situation where there is no program in the school, the student must be certified by the eligible music teacher at the school or an LMEA-member private teacher. Home school students are not eligible for LMEA All State events. Students are eligible for membership in only one All-State group (exception: Vocalists for the jazz ensemble).