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University of Mobile Hosts Kazakh Piano Workshop Nov. 1

Molly Grace WatkinsASOTA, News

MOBILE, Ala. – The Alabama School of the Arts at the University of Mobile will present the piano workshop entitled “Piano and Chamber works by Kazakh Composers.”

The workshop is under the direction of Steinway Artist ’ Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, director of piano studies and professor of music, and will take place Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. in Moorer Auditorium, Thomas T. Martin Hall.

Students from the National University of Costa Rica will join UM students via Zoom for the workshop, which introduces official works by Kazakhstan’s cherished composers in an educational display of music and artistry.

UM students will perform. They include Gaukhar Kenessova, Rebecca Reed, Marc Marquis and Luke Graham. 

The event is free and open to the public.

To learn more about Alabama School of the Arts events, please visit umobile.edu/asota or call the Alabama School of the Arts at 251.442.2383.


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, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.