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All-State Choral Preparation Day

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

There will be a $5 fee per student attending. The event is from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. See below for a detailed schedule.

Registration is now open!


Schedule (subject to change)

8:30 a.m. - Registration in Main Reception Area of Performing Arts Center (Roberts Lobby)

  • Please have students leave belongings on theater seats when in Larson Memorial Concert Hall.
  • No need to bring purses and backpacks to the stage.
  • Staff will be monitoring during all rehearsals.
  • Students need music, pencils and water.
  • No phones please – good practice for All-State in Sioux Falls!
  • SDSU Concert Choir will be rehearsing from 8-8:45 a.m., feel free to listen.

9-9:30 a.m. - SATB Rehearsal in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall

  • Dr. Diddle and Dr. Robinette conducting.
  • If you arrive late, please remain in the audience area.

9:30-10:55 a.m. - Sectional Rehearsals

  • Sopranos - Larson Memorial Concert Hall with Dr. Laura Diddle.
  • Altos - Founders Recital Hall with Dr. Emily Toronto.
  • Tenors - Choral Rehearsal Room (114) with Dr. Andrew Robinette.
  • Basses - Fishback Studio Theatre with Dr. Anna DeGraff.

11-11:45 a.m. - Small Groups

  • Center stage with Dr. Diddle and Dr. Robinette conducting.

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. - Lunch

  • Break on your own.
  • Concert Choir will be in rehearsal in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall, feel free to listen!

1-2 p.m. - Sectional Rehearsals

  • Sopranos and Altos: Larson Memorial Concert Hall with Dr. Diddle and Dr. Toronto.
  • Tenors and Basses: Fishback Studio Theatre with Dr. Robinette.

2-2:30 p.m. - SATB Rehearsal in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall

  • Center stage with Dr. Diddle and Dr. Robinette conducting.

2025 Prep Day Date

October 9, 2025

Registration will open in April 2025.