All-State Choral Preparation Day

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Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026

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

Contact Andie Star.

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
  • Andrew Robinette and April Mendiola 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 April Mendiola.
  • Altos – Founders Recital Hall with Emily Toronto.
  • Tenors – Choral Rehearsal Room (114) with Andrew Robinette.
  • Basses – Fishback Studio Theatre with a guest conductor.
11-11:45 a.m. – Small Groups
  • Center stage with Andrew Robinette and April Mendiola conducting.
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. – Lunch
  • Break on your own.
  • Concert Choir will rehearse in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall; feel free to listen!
1-2 p.m. – Sectional Rehearsals
  • Sopranos and Altos: Larson Memorial Concert Hall with April Mendiola and Emily Toronto.
  • Tenors and Basses: Fishback Studio Theatre with Andrew Robinette.
2-2:30 p.m. – SATB Rehearsal in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall
  • Center stage with Andrew Robinette and April Mendiola conducting.
Contact Us
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School of Performing Arts
Physical Address
1601 University Blvd.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
SPAC 189, Box 2830
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.