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MOBILE, Ala.听鈥� The 涩里番 is the #1 Best College for Music in Alabama and among the Top 100 Best Colleges for Music in America, according to 2026 Niche Best Colleges rankings released Aug. 25.

涩里番 President Charles Smith said the recognition reflects the university鈥檚 commitment to providing Christ-centered academic excellence in the Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA).

鈥淢usic has the power to move hearts, and at the 涩里番 we believe its highest purpose is to glorify God,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淲e equip students with exceptional training, preparing them to pursue excellence in any musical path while reminding them that every career is ultimately a calling For Christ & His Kingdom.鈥�

Dr. Andrew Goodwin, dean of the Alabama School of the Arts, said quality Christ-centered academics, diverse performance opportunities and a world-class faculty are key aspects of the program 鈥� but there鈥檚 something more that makes the 涩里番 number one.

鈥淲hile the ranking is exciting, what it really represents is the daily work of our students and faculty 鈥� their passion, excellence and commitment to using their gifts for something bigger than themselves,鈥� Goodwin said.

鈥淪tudents don鈥檛 just gain world-class training and incredible performance opportunities 鈥� they鈥檙e being mentored to become Kingdom-minded artists who are encouraged to pursue their calling for the glory of the Lord and the good of the world,鈥� he added.

Music Scholarships Available听

ASOTA scholarships are available for prospective students who audition, are accepted into the Alabama School of the Arts and enroll at UM. Students must first apply to the 涩里番 then schedule an audition on one of the following audition dates:

2025 Audition Dates

• Sept. 26
• Oct. 13
• Nov. 21

2026 Audition Dates

• Feb. 6
• March 22

Auditions also may be arranged on alternative dates. Schedule an audition at umobile.edu/audition. Learn more about the 涩里番 and apply at umobile.edu/um-info.

A Comprehensive Performing Arts School

Goodwin said UM鈥檚 Alabama School of the Arts is one of the most comprehensive performing arts schools in the Southeast, offering bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in a variety of areas.

鈥淥ur diverse ensembles offer students the opportunity to gain experience and develop confidence and stage presence, all of which are key to becoming a well-rounded, successful artist,鈥� Goodwin said.

Students have extensive performance opportunities through more than16 ensembles and events like Christmas Spectacular, a musical extravaganza that draws more than 8,000 people to dynamic performances marking the start of the Christmas season along the Gulf Coast.

Degree programs include vocal performance, piano performance, instrumental music, worship leadership, music education, commercial voice, production technologies, musical theater and more.

Best Christian Colleges, #1 Dorms & Safety

听In addition, Niche ranks UM among the Top 100 Best Christian Colleges in America.

For the fifth consecutive year, the 涩里番 leads the state with the #1 Best Dorms in Alabama in the new 2026 Niche Best Colleges ranking.

Niche also ranks UM as the #1 Safest College Campus in Alabama 鈥� continuing the university鈥檚 multi-year ranking at or near the top in safety in the state.

About Niche Rankings

Niche鈥檚 Best Colleges rankings compared the top music schools and performing arts colleges in the United States.

Rankings are based on a blend of student and parent feedback from over 100 million reviews and survey responses, along with key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other official sources. Over 4,000 colleges and universities were reviewed across multiple categories for the 2026 Best Colleges rankings.

About the 涩里番

听The 涩里番 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

MOBILE, Ala.听鈥� The 涩里番 Worship Choir is stepping off the concert stage and into the heart of the local church this fall as the Alabama School of the Arts presents 鈥淲orship Choir: Sunday Services,鈥� a new initiative that takes the Baptist university鈥檚 large choir into local churches for Sunday morning worship.

The student choir will join with church worship teams, using their talents to serve congregations, create meaningful musical experiences and bring people in closer relationship to Jesus Christ.

鈥淭he 涩里番 is grateful to walk alongside local churches in ministry, sharing our common commitment to the Great Commission,鈥� said UM President Charles Smith. 鈥淧rograms like 鈥榃orship Choir: Sunday Services鈥� give students hands-on opportunities to grow as musicians, leaders and servants of Christ while building meaningful connections between our campus and the communities we serve.鈥�

Dr. Andrew Goodwin, dean of the Alabama School of the Arts, added, 鈥淭hese Sunday services allow our students to partner directly with churches, share the gospel through music and create worship experiences that resonate both on campus and beyond. It鈥檚 a unique way for our students to grow as musicians, leaders and ministers, all while living out their calling For Christ & His Kingdom.鈥�

Many of the university鈥檚 smaller ensembles such as Voices of Mobile, RamCorps, SoFree, Welsh Revival and Deliverance regularly lead worship at churches. The Worship Choir is a much larger group consisting of approximately 95 students from diverse academic backgrounds. The choir is known for powerful performances at major events like Christmas Spectacular and Spring Spectacular.

Student Perspective: 鈥楢 Blessing鈥�

Senior Worship Leadership major Caitlyn Ozee said taking what students are learning in the classroom and applying it to real-life church settings is exciting.

鈥淭he atmosphere at Worship Choir rehearsals this year is incredibly energetic, and we鈥檙e all excited about this new concept of partnering with local churches instead of a traditional concert,鈥� Ozee said.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a blessing not only for the churches we serve, but also for us as students to represent the 涩里番 and reflect our mission statement, For Christ & His Kingdom,鈥� she added.

Worship Choir: Sunday Services Schedule听

The first 鈥淲orship Choir: Sunday Services鈥� for Fall Semester 2025 was held at Redemption Church in Saraland. Additional services will be held in September and October and continue into Spring Semester 2026.

Upcoming services for Fall Semester 2025 are:

• September 28 at 10:30 am 鈥� Cottage Hill Baptist Church
• October 5 at 6:30 pm 鈥� Woodridge Baptist Church for Mobile Baptist Association Annual Meeting

For more events featuring the Alabama School of the Arts, visit umobile.edu/asotaevents.听

About the Alabama School of the Arts

听The Alabama School of the Arts is one of the most comprehensive performing arts schools in the Southeast, offering bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in a variety of areas. The 涩里番 recently was ranked #1 Best College for Music in Alabama and among the Top 100 Best Colleges for Music in America in the 2026 Niche Best Colleges rankings.

Niche also ranked UM among the Top 100 Best Christian Colleges in America with the #1 Best Dorms in Alabama and the #1 Safest College in Alabama.

Students in the Alabama School of the Arts have extensive performance opportunities through more than16 ensembles and events like Christmas Spectacular, a musical extravaganza that draws more than 8,000 people to dynamic performances marking the start of the Christmas season along the Gulf Coast.

Degree programs include vocal performance, piano performance, instrumental music, worship leadership, music education, commercial voice, production technologies, musical theater and more.

ASOTA Auditions and Scholarships

The 涩里番 currently is scheduling auditions for students interested in music degrees ranging from performance and composition to music education and worship leadership. Scholarships and financial aid are available.

For more information about the Alabama School of the Arts or to schedule an audition, visit umobile.edu/audition. Learn more about the 涩里番 at umobile.edu/um-info.

About the 涩里番

The 涩里番 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

MOBILE, Ala.听鈥� Two 涩里番 students are turning personal stories and cutting-edge technology into musical compositions that will be featured at Pensacola ComposerFest XX, a regional showcase of original works set for Sept. 28 at Pensacola State College.

UM freshman Adley Watson and senior Benjamin Naman will join Steinway Artist Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, professor of music and director of piano studies in UM鈥檚 Alabama School for Performing Arts (ASOTA), in presenting their original compositions at Pensacola State College鈥檚 Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m.

The free event will feature 13 contemporary composers from across the region, including seven world premieres, with works ranging from traditional instrumental pieces to multimedia and digital music.

鈥淚 am so excited to be part of this wonderful festival together with my two composition students, Adley Watson and Benjamin Naman,鈥� said Onalbayeva, who will perform her composition 鈥淐hucKim鈥� with alto saxophonist Christopher Sacco, instructor of music at University of West Florida.

鈥淲e are also grateful to our UM performers 鈥� Samuel Werry on cello performing Benjamin鈥檚 work, and our two Master of Music in Piano Performance students, Zhanel Saiyn-Turubayeva and Zarina Akayeva performing a piano duet by Michael Coleman.鈥�

Werry is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in music.

About the UM Composers

听Adley Watson, a freshman Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance major from Fairhope, Alabama, will debut 鈥淛ackson鈥檚 Lullaby (2025),鈥� a personal and emotional piece inspired by her late younger brother.

鈥淭his piece is a tribute to my late younger brother, Jackson, and was inspired by a melody that came to me one evening while I was sitting in silence at my piano,鈥� Watson said.

鈥淚 am beyond excited and so grateful that I get to premiere my composition at this festival and I have God to thank for everything He鈥檚 done for me! From giving me my passion for music to placing me at the 涩里番, I am so thankful that I have the privilege of sharing my love for piano with everyone who attends!鈥�

Benjamin Naman, a senior Bachelor of Arts in Composition student, will present 鈥淎wakening,鈥� (for cello and electronics), an innovative experiment in merging classical instrumentation with digital sound design.

鈥淲hen I composed it, I wanted to play around with different musical technologies that you could control on a computer, while still using traditional orchestral instruments,鈥� Naman said.

鈥淓very sound heard in the piece was created with a computer, even when it sounds like a piano or string ensemble. I wanted to write a piece that would bridge the gap between classical tradition and modern technologies, and what resulted was a digital piece written to accompany a live performer.鈥�

About the UM Performers

听In addition to the UM composers, UM鈥檚 Master of Music in Piano Performance students Zhanel Saiyn-Turubayeva and Zarina Akayeva will perform a piano duet by composer Michael Coleman. Cellist Samuel Werry will perform Naman鈥檚 composition.

The Pensacola ComposerFest will feature additional regional artists including Michael Coleman, Julia Hall, David Lyon, Holland Hopson (banjo, voice, & electronics), Joseph T. Spaniola (trombone), Sam Werry (cello), and The Emerald Coast Consort (Matthew Fossa, Music Director (nine-piece double reed band)).

ASOTA Excellence on Display

The Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA) at the 涩里番 continues to receive national attention, ranked among the Top 100 Best Colleges for Music in America and holding the title of #1 Best College for Music in Alabama, according to the 2026 Niche Best Colleges for Music rankings.

鈥淓vents like Pensacola ComposerFest showcase not only the talent of our students but the depth of their preparation and creativity,鈥� said Dr. Andrew Goodwin, dean of the Alabama School of the Arts at the 涩里番.

鈥淎t the 涩里番, we see every career as a calling. In the Alabama School of the Arts, that means students can pursue diverse paths like performance, composition, production, theatre, worship arts and education, while developing the artistic excellence and spiritual foundation they need to succeed anywhere God calls them,鈥� Goodwin said.

ASOTA Auditions and Scholarships

The 涩里番 currently is scheduling auditions for students interested in music degrees ranging from performance and composition to music education and worship leadership. Scholarships and financial aid are available.

For more information about the Alabama School of the Arts or to schedule an audition, visit umobile.edu/audition. Learn more about the 涩里番 at umobile.edu/um-info.

About the 涩里番

听The 涩里番 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222

MOBILE, Ala.听鈥� The Alabama School of the Arts at the 涩里番 is proud to announce its 2025-2026 performing arts season, featuring a diverse lineup of events designed to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages.

This season, ASOTA will present The Book of Will, a riveting play exploring the creation and legacy of Shakespeare鈥檚 works, alongside a comedic opera double bill featuring 鈥淟a Pizza con Funghi鈥� by Seymour Barab and 鈥淯n Mari a la Porte鈥� by Jacques Offenbach. Shrek the Musical promises fun for all ages as the ASOTA season draws to a close in April.

Audiences can also look forward to perennial favorites such as Christmas Spectacular and Spring Spectacular, plus a year-long piano celebration with the 9^th annual 涩里番 Piano Festival. A new series, 鈥淲orship Choir: Sunday Services鈥� takes the university鈥檚 largest choir to area churches to lead worship, and many of the university鈥檚 16 ensembles including Voices of Mobile and RamCorps will be performing at locations across the region.

鈥淥ur 2025-2026 season reflects the heart of who we are at the Alabama School of the Arts 鈥� a place where creativity thrives, faith is central and students are equipped to impact the world through their art,鈥� said Dr. Andrew Goodwin, dean of ASOTA.

鈥淎udiences will experience everything from powerful stories like The Book of Will to the joy and humor of our opera double billing, from spectacular large-scale productions to intimate recitals and worship events.

鈥淔or our students, each of these performances is more than a show; it鈥檚 an opportunity to grow as artists, collaborate at a professional level and use their gifts to glorify God. It鈥檚 why we鈥檙e consistently ranked among the top music programs in the nation 鈥� we offer both excellence and purpose in the performing arts鈥� Goodwin said.

鈥淭his season truly has something for everyone, and we can鈥檛 wait to share it with our community.鈥�

Details and ticket information is on the 涩里番 website at umobile.edu/asotaevents. Follow the 涩里番 and the Alabama School of the Arts on social media to keep up with the latest news and events.

Workshops, Master Classes and Scholarship Auditions

Workshops and master classes are also on the schedule. The Voice Collective one-day workshop for voice educators and singers will be held Sept. 27, and master classes and workshops for piano teachers and students are held throughout the year. Links to RSVP are at umobile.edu/asotaevents.

Auditions for prospective students are scheduled throughout the year. Students may be eligible for ASOTA scholarships when they audition, are accepted into ASOTA and enroll at the 涩里番. ASOTA audition days for 2025 are September 26, October 13 and November 21. Auditions continue in 2026 on February 6 and March 22. Schedule auditions at umobile.edu/audition.

ASOTA Season Overview 鈥� Fall Semester 2025

The 2025-2026 Alabama School of the Arts season includes a variety of theatrical productions, concerts, recitals and workshops, plus appearances across the region by many of the university鈥檚 16 diverse ensembles including Voices of Mobile and RamCorps.

Many events have free admission. Tickets and the full schedule of events are at umobile.edu/asotaevents.

The season already is underway with upcoming September events including a piano master class, Voice Collective workshop for voice educators and singers, a Sept. 26 audition day for prospective students, Worship Choir: Sunday Service on Sept. 28 at Cottage Hill Baptist Church, and ensemble appearances by RamCorps, Voices of Mobile and Welsh Revival.

October begins with one of the ASOTA season鈥檚 highlights 鈥� The Book of Will on Oct. 2-5. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, The Book of Will finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know. 鈥淲orship Choir: Sunday Services鈥� goes to Woodridge Baptist Church on Oct. 5 and an audition day is set for Oct. 13. The Symphonic Winds concert on Oct. 16 and Octoberjazzfest featuring the UM Jazz Band on Oct. 27 spotlight UM鈥檚 talented musicians.

Mark your calendar for October 30 through November 2, when ASOTA presents a comedic opera double bill featuring 鈥淟a Pizza con Funghi鈥� by Seymour Barab and 鈥淯n Mari 脿 la Porte鈥� by Jacques Offenbach. Barab鈥檚 La Pizza con Funghi is a clever parody of classic Italian opera, complete with dramatic flair, over-the-top romance and a suspiciously deadly pizza. Offenbach鈥檚 Un Mari 脿 la Porte (A Husband at the Door) follows the chaos that erupts when a stranger literally falls through a newlywed鈥檚 window on her wedding night. Full of absurdity, intrigue, and delightful music, this double feature promises an unforgettable night at the opera鈥攍ight-hearted, fast-paced, and fun for all.

Continuing in November is An Evening with Opera Masterworks on Nov. 4, a workshop for pianists on Nov. 5 鈥� 鈥淔inding the Balance: Alexander Technique and Alignment for Pianists鈥濃�� plus an Evening of R&B on Nov. 6 and a Night of Worship with Dunamis and Voices of Mobile on Nov. 7.

Christmas Spectacular will kick off the Christmas season on the Gulf Coast on Nov. 20-23 at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. This year鈥檚 show features over 250 student performers, a 50-piece orchestra, and a lineup of ensembles including RamCorps, Welsh Revival, Voices of Mobile, Dunamis, and the 100+ voice 涩里番 Choir. With four incredible performances and a heart centered in the gospel, Christmas Spectacular brings together music, visuals, and the joy of the season in an unforgettable celebration.

Nov. 21 is audition day for prospective students. A variety of ensemble performances round out the fall semester.

ASOTA Season Overview 鈥� Spring Semester 2026

The New Year starts with an explosion of powerful choral music as the Alabama School of the Arts presents 鈥淐horal featuring the Young Artists of ASOTA鈥� on January 17 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairhope. The All-Steinway School Celebration Concert on Jan. 20 honors student achievement, musical excellence and the generosity that made the 涩里番 an All-Steinway School.

The 17^th annual 涩里番 Honor Band brings students in grades 9-12 to campus February 5-7, while 鈥淟ift Every Voice and Sing鈥� on Feb. 24 highlights the gospel ensemble Dunamis and celebrates Black History Month.

March opens with a Symphonic Winds concert, then Spring Spectacular on March 20 showcases ASOTA ensembles with an outdoor concert on The Great Commission Lawn.

Shrek the Musical is an April treat, as the Tony Award-winning musical brings favorite fairytale misfits to life on April 16-19 with memorable music, witty humor, and a story that proves heroes come in all shapes, sizes and shades of green.

Also in April and in honor of the United States鈥� 250^th Anniversary, 鈥淎merican Popular Music鈥� showcases powerful piano ensemble performances on April 23. 鈥淩equiem for the Living鈥� by composer Dan Forrest will be presented by the University Singers and Orchestra on April 25, and 鈥淪acred Swing: A Night of Faith & Friends鈥� is set for April 28.

About the 涩里番

The 涩里番 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

MOBILE, Ala.听鈥� The Alabama School of the Arts at the 涩里番 hosts its 9th Annual Piano Festival featuring student ensemble performances, guest artist recitals, competitions, workshops and master classes designed for both student pianists and the broader community.

Events span from September 2025 to April 2026 at the 涩里番, an All-Steinway School.

鈥淭his festival is about inspiring growth 鈥� bringing together students, artists and our community through the power of music,鈥澨齭aid Steinway Artist Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, professor of music and director of piano studies.

#1 Best College for Music in Alabama

Named the #1 Best College for Music in Alabama and among the Top 100 Best Colleges for Music in America by 2026 Niche Best Colleges rankings, the Alabama School of the Arts attracts exceptionally talented students and faculty.

The festival provides opportunities for students to grow as musicians through inspiring collaborations with guest artists from across the country, while the community experiences exceptional concerts, workshops and master classes.

”Creativity, passion and heart 鈥� these traits are woven into the ASOTA Piano Festival,鈥� said Nicholas Lewis, who is pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance. 鈥淔rom learning about the masterpieces of yesterday to the music of today, there鈥檚 a little something for everyone to enjoy.鈥�

Alison Strunk, also a student in the graduate music program, said participating in the piano festival 鈥渉as been a sensational, inspiring and eye-opening experience. From the world class faculty that engages with students in workshops, the instructors that demonstrate an authentic heart, and the diverse amount of music being performed in concerts, the piano festival of the 涩里番 always provides students with an encouraging environment to grow both as a musician and an individual.”

Piano Festival Schedule

Admission is free for all events at Moorer Auditorium in Thomas T. Martin Hall on the UM campus. Tickets are available for events in UM鈥檚 Dr. Lonnie and Lynne Burnett Event Center at umobile.edu/asotaevents.

Fall Semester 2025

• Sept. 24 at 3:30pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Guest Artist Master Class: Dr. Donna Lee, Steinway Artist and professor of music at Kent State University.
• Oct. 1 at 3:30pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Guest Artist Recital: Dr. Elizabeth Moak, associate professor at University of Southern Mississippi.
• Oct. 22 at 3:30pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Guest Artist Master Class: Gregory Sioles, distinguished pianist and teacher, previously at Indiana University, University of Maryland and LSU.
• Nov. 4 at 7pm, Burnett Center 鈥� Piano Ensemble: 鈥淎n Evening with Opera Masterworks.鈥�
• Nov. 5 at 3:30pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Workshop: 鈥淔inding the Balance: Alexander Technique and Alignment for Pianists,鈥� Dr. Kathryn Hedlund, ASOTA director of vocal studies and professor of music.
• Nov. 6 at 7pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� 鈥淎n Evening of R&B Piano Duet鈥� with Steinway Artist Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, professor of music and director of piano studies, and Maggie Stith, ASOTA visiting professor of music.

Spring Semester 2026

• Jan. 20 at 7pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� 9^th Annual All-Steinway School Celebration Concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists.
• Jan. 21 at 3:30pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Piano Pedagogy Workshop: 鈥淩eading Well: Effective Sight-Reading Pedagogy鈥� with Dr. Stephanie Archer, ASOTA assistant professor of music.
• Feb. 10 at 7pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Guest Artist Recital: Steinway Artist Faina Lushtak, professor of music at Tulane University.
• Feb. 11 at 10am, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Guest Artist Master Class: Steinway Artist Faina Lushtak, professor of music at Tulane University.
• Feb. 21 at 9am to 5:30pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Gulf Coast Steinway Society Music Competition XI.
• March 9 at 5:30pm, Moorer Auditorium鈥� Guest Artist Master Class: Dr. Marian Lee, professor and chair of music at St. Ambrose University.
• March 10 at 7pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Chamber Concert: 鈥淢usic from Baroque to Modern.鈥�
• March 24 at 7pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Piano Duet: 鈥淎merican Masters: Bernstein & Brubeck鈥� with Steinway Artist Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, professor of music and director of piano studies, and Greg Wiggins, ASOTA assistant professor of music.
• April 1 at 3:30pm, Moorer Auditorium 鈥� Guest Artist Master Class: Steinway Artist Dr. Ksenia Nosikova, professor of piano at University of Iowa.
• April 23 at 7pm, Burnett Center 鈥� Piano Ensemble: 鈥淭he American Popular Music.鈥�

For more information about the 9^th Annual Piano Festival, visit : umobile.edu/pianofestival.

Audition for Scholarships

The Alabama School of the Arts seeks talented students to enroll at the Baptist university. ASOTA scholarships are available for prospective students who audition and are accepted into the Alabama School of the Arts. Students must first apply to the 涩里番 then schedule an audition on one of the following audition dates:

• Sept. 26, 2025
• Oct. 13, 2025
• Nov. 21, 2025
• Feb.6, 2026
• March 22, 2026

Auditions also may be arranged on alternative dates. Schedule an audition at umobile.edu/audition. Learn more about the 涩里番 and apply at umobile.edu/um-info.

About the 涩里番

听The 涩里番 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.