Thursday, October 12, 2023
All-State Choral Preparation Day at SDSU is Thursday, October 12, 2023.
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.
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