She is currently finishing her D.M.A. degree (ABD) in Choral Conducting from Louisiana State University. While at LSU, Ms. Allerton was the graduate assistant conductor for their top choral ensemble, the LSU A Cappella Choir, whom she helped prepare for invitational performances given at Louisiana-ACDA, ACDA Southern Division in Chattanooga, and the Association of British Choral Directors National Convent. In addition to conducting A Cappella Choir, Ms. Allerton was also the graduate teaching assistant for undergraduate choral conducting and literature.