All-State Choral Preparation Day
2025 Prep Day Date
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Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
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.
Contact Andie Star or Laura Diddle.
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
- Laura Diddle and Andrew 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 Laura Diddle.
- Altos – Founders Recital Hall with Emily Toronto.
- Tenors – Choral Rehearsal Room (114) with Andrew Robinette.
- Basses – Fishback Studio Theatre with Anna DeGraff.
11-11:45 a.m. – Small Groups
- Center stage with Laura Diddle and Andrew 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 Laura Diddle 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 Laura Diddle and Andrew Robinette conducting.
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.
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