sentences:  Allred's ensembles have been invited to participate in major festivals and have received honors including the Grand Prize at the Florilège Vocal de Tours International Choir Competition and First Prizes at the International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf with two different choirs, as well as an award for Best Interpretation of 20th Century Music and the Conductor's Prize.The University of Utah Singers, under Dr. Allred's direction, won the Grand Prize at the 2006 European Grand Prix for Choral Singing International Choral Competition.In addition to the many international tours of Europe, Asia and South America, Allred's choirs have toured extensively in the U.S., including performances in Avery Fisher Hall and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for conventions of the , Chorus America, and the American Choral Directors Association.