MOBILE, Ala. – This Christmas Day, viewers will have the chance to experience the magic of the University of Mobile’s annual Christmas Spectacular from the comfort of their homes, as WALA FOX10 teams up with the university to air special hour-long highlights.
The broadcast will air at 7 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. on Christmas Day, bringing the joy and artistry of one of the region’s most beloved holiday performances to a wider audience.
Features UM’s Talented Students
Christmas Spectacular is a musical extravaganza that tells the story of Christmas through performances by students in the Alabama School of the Arts at the University of Mobile. The popular event features a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles, orchestra and the University Singers performing a combination of classical and contemporary Christmas music. The university’s production technologies students handled lights, sound, recording and editing as part of their hands-on learning experiences.
The Christian university has presented Christmas Spectacular each November since 2003, kicking off the Christmas season along the Gulf Coast. The show is performed over four days and attracts capacity crowds of more than 8,000, with additional audiences streaming the presentation and watching satellite broadcasts.
The hour-long special being aired this year on FOX10 will include highlights of the 2023 Christmas Spectacular performance at Cottage Hill Baptist Church.
A Christmas Present for the Community
This collaboration between UM and FOX10 marks a momentous opportunity to share the festive celebration with the community and beyond.
“We are proud to partner with the University of Mobile to share the Christmas Spectacular with our viewers,” said Tad Frank, FOX10 director of creative services. “Local community involvement is at the heart of our serving our viewers and residents. This show brings a beloved heartwarming holiday spirit to families all around the Gulf Coast. We are excited to be part of this festive tradition.”
Dr. Andrew Goodwin, dean of the Alabama School of the Arts, expressed his excitement for the collaboration, noting the significance of sharing the talents of the students with a larger audience.
“Christmas Spectacular is a highlight of the year for our students and faculty, and we are so grateful to FOX10 for helping us bring this performance to even more people this holiday season,” said Goodwin. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas while showcasing the hard work and dedication of our students.”
Learn more about the University of Mobile at umobile.edu/um-info. Plan a campus visit or register for a UM Day at umobile.edu/um-info or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university with a vision of “Higher Education for a Higher Purpose,” founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu/um-info, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
About WALA FOX10
FOX10 is the Gulf Coast’s news leader serving the Mobile/Pensacola market with more local news and weather than any other local station on more platforms including on-air, the FOX10 Gulf Stream (available on TV streaming devices including Roku, FireTV, Android, Apple and YouTube), online at fox10tv.com, and social media including Facebook, Instagram, X and Tik Tok. As part of Gray Media Group, FOX10 strives to engage and inform our community through innovative programming and partnerships.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the University of Mobile unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.