LSU All-State Choral Learning Workshop

Sunday, August 30, 2026 // 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. 

Hosted by Dr. Alissa Rowe, Galante Director of Choral Studies, and Dr. Trey Davis, Assistant Director of Choral Studies.

Repertoire to be taught includes: (Must be purchased prior to event, on your own)

LMEA:

  • First/Second Round (SATB): "Ezekiel" - Arranged by Stacey V. Gibbs - Purchase available through JW Pepper - Purchase Here

LA-ACDA:

  • Youth Treble (SSA): "Be Who You Are" - Ryan Main; Lyricist: Bethany Unruh - Purchase available through JW Pepper - Purchase Here
  • Youth Mix (SATB): "Sing to Me" - Andrea Ramsey; Lyricist: Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Purchase available through JW Pepper - Purchase Here
  • TTBB: "She Walks in Beauty" - Connor Koppin; Lyricist: Lord Byron - Purchase available through JW Pepper - Purchase Here
  • SSAA - "O Sapientia" - By Tadeja Vulc - Purchase available through JW Pepper - Purchase Here

 

Registration closes Wednesday, August 26, 2026

There is $25 registration fee per student to attend the LSU All-State Choral Workshop.

Registration for the workshop will open July 15th and is online only. Students must register and pay the fee through the registration link once it is opened. . 

For questions about the LSU All-State Choir Workshop, please contact Dr. Alissa Rowe at alissarowe@lsu.edu 

Meet The Faculty

 

alissa rowe

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

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.