LSU All-State Choral Workshop
Sunday, August 17, 2025 // LSU Baton Rouge Campus
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All students in grades 9-12 are invited to join the LSU Choral Faculty for an afternoon learning and growing through the LMEA first-round and LA-ACDA SSAA and TTBB audition pieces. This afternoon will feature rehearsals, sectionals, and breakout groups that will help students prepare for their All-State auditions. Students will also learn choral warm-ups and engage in a vocal masterclass.
Repertoire to be taught includes: (Must be purchased prior to event, on your own)
- TTBB LA-ACDA All-State - "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah" by Howard Helvey - Purchase available through JW Pepper - "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah"
- SSAA LA-ACDA All-State - "Measure Me Sky" - Elaine Hagenberg - Purchase available through JW Pepper - "Measure Me Sky"
- SSAATTBB LMEA SATB All-State - "Crucifixus" - By Antonio Lotti; Arr. Geoffrey Mason - Purchase available through GIA Sacred - "Crucifixus"
Hosted by Dr. Alissa Rowe, Galante Director of Choral Studies, and Dr. Trey Davis, Assistant Director of Choral Studies.
Registration closes Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm
There is $25 registration fee per student to attend the LSU All-State Choral Workshop. Students must register and pay the fee through the link below.
For questions about the LSU All-State Choir Workshop, please contact Molly Toups at mtoup17@lsu.edu.
Meet The Faculty
Alissa Rowe
Alissa Mercurio Rowe is a passionate, innovative, and collaborative artist and educator. Her professional environment and performances are often described as “energetic,” “inclusive,” “creative,” and “inspiring.” Rowe is an active guest conductor and adjudicator, has given choral and vocal workshops in the Midwest and Southern states, and has conducted all-state and regional honor choirs. Her recent research on individual assessment in the choral rehearsal led to presentations at the 2019 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Conference, Georgia and Louisiana ACDA conferences, and the 2020 International Conference on Arts and Humanities in Oahu, Hawaii.
Trey Davis
Trey Davis is recognized as a multifaceted leader in his field for his innovative programming, thrilling performances of virtuosic and unexpected works, and fearlessly creative methodology. He is a fervent champion of early and post-modern music, with research interests such as Jean Richafort’s requiem mass and the choral works of David Lang. Davis facilitates and advocates for greater accessibility by coordinating guest lectures, championing underrepresented artists, composers, and scholars. Davis views music as a vital tool for conveying cultural history and identity as well as a vehicle for understanding and reinforcing broader concepts about the world we all share.