MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile announces a new concentration in commercial voice for students pursuing a Bachelor of Music in performance.
The new commercial voice track in the Alabama School of the Arts starts Fall Semester 2023. Applications are being accepted now and scholarships are available for students interested in pursuing a performance degree that prepares graduates for careers in commercial music.
The commercial voice concentration is designed for students interested in careers as a touring artist, background vocalist, commercial voice instructor, session singer and more. The courses and learning experiences equip graduates to be marketable in the ever-changing world of music performance.
Learn more and apply today for admission at umobile.edu/apply.
Professional Training
The University of Mobile’s Alabama School of the Arts equips students with valuable, versatile and creative professional training. Students gain professional-level experience in performing arts, while intentionally cross-training to various styles to expand employment opportunities upon graduation.
Ensembles in the Roger Breland Center for Performing Arts – many of which travel internationally – provide students with vocal, instrumental and theatrical experiences. Highlights are the annual University of Mobile Christmas Spectacular performed live before audiences numbering over 8,000, and the Spring Spectacular outdoor concert that concludes with fireworks.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees are offered through the Alabama School of the Arts. Undergraduate majors and areas of study include acting, music, music education, theatre, musical theatre, piano or vocal performance, production technologies, and worship leadership. Master’s degrees are offered in piano or vocal performance, worship leadership and theology, musical theatre and music education. The university offers the Doctor of Musical Arts in vocal performance.
Scholarships Available
Talent-based scholarships are available. Students who apply for admission to the University of Mobile may then apply to audition for a scholarship in the Alabama School of the Arts. All 100% of Alabama School of the Arts students who audition and enroll receive scholarships, and students are not required to be an ASOTA major to receive an audition scholarship.
Apply for admission to the University of Mobile at umobile.edu/apply.
#1 Best Small College in Alabama
Prospective students and their families are invited to visit campus, meet faculty and students, and learn about the Christ-centered university that Niche.com has named the #1 Best Small College in Alabama with the #1 Best Dorms in the state. Students who visit campus and enroll may receive a $2,000 visit scholarship.
Visit Campus
The next UM Day is March 24. RSVP at umobile.edu/umday. To schedule a campus visit at another time, go to umobile.edu/visit or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.
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.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
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.