The N.S.U. Middle Lab Orchestra has announced that 12 of its students have qualified for the Louisiana Music Educators Association All-State Middle School Orchestra. The students earned their selections through a competitive statewide audition process.
The selected students will join other qualifying middle school musicians from across Louisiana for a three-day rehearsal experience, which will conclude with a public performance.
Students qualifying for All-State honors include Jude Coleman (Violin 2), Rhett Manuel (Bass), Sawyer Smith (Bass), Riley Britten (Violin 1), Braylee Johnson (Viola), Leah Weber (Cello), Lila Hubier (Bass), Khloe Kaufman (Viola), Juhee Han (Violin 1), Brenyn Wilson (Violin 1), Hunter French (Violin 1), and Jaxon La Caze (Cello).
Pictured in the front row are Sawyer Smith, Rhett Manuel, Leah Weber, Jaxon La Caze, Juhee Han, Jude Coleman, Hunter French, and Lila Hubier. The second row includes Khloe Kaufman, Braylee Johnson, Riley Britten, and Brenyn Wilson. Also pictured are NSUM Principal Mrs. Ducote, along with Mr. Pazz and Mr. LaCour.
School officials praised the students for their dedication and hard work, noting that their achievement reflects both individual commitment and the strength of the school’s music program.
