There is the understanding of the music and culture of the area. The band has studied the idea of the jazz funeral procession and how New Orleans residents use that as a time of mourning...

Acceptance into the All State band, chorus or orchestra is the only criteria for this honor.

We will continue to add to the Music Wall of Fame as pictures are brought in.

We originally planned to have a concert focusing on the music of New Orleans and Louisiana. With the disaster of Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast, making this a benefit concert seemed to be a...