University of Mobile Young Artists to Debut at Carnegie Hall

Kylee StewartASOTA, News

MOBILE, Ala. – University of Mobile students in the Young Artists Program will make their Carnegie Hall debut Tuesday, March 4, at 8 p.m. 

The concert, “Young Artist Spotlight: A Collaborative Night of Music with the University of Mobile,” will showcase the talent and dedication of students in the university’s Alabama School of the Arts. The evening’s program includes classical compositions, original works, and popular pieces. 

Tickets are available now. Purchase tickets here

The performance highlights the Christian university’s reputation for musical distinction, featuring accomplished vocalists and pianists selected through rigorous auditions. 

The Young Artists Program provides students with specialized training, performance opportunities, and mentorship to prepare them for their future careers in the arts. Members benefit from scholarships, access to guest artists and travel opportunities. 

“We foster academic, spiritual and artistic growth in our students, making this program a vital part of equipping them for excellence in their calling,” says Dr. Andrew Goodwin, dean of the Alabama School of the Arts. 

Performing Students and their degree programs are:

Abigail Anderson, MM Vocal Performance 

Alexandra Trosper, DMA Vocal Performance  

Alison Strunk, BM Piano Performance  

Allegra Fuller, BM Commercial Performance  

Anna Claire Elliot, BM Piano Performance  

Ashley Willits, DMA Vocal Performance  

Ataya Griffin, BM Vocal Performance  

Benjamin Naman, BA Composition  

Britain Lord, BM Performance, Commercial Voice 

Christopher Conger, BM Piano Performance  

Eli Whitehead, MM Piano Performance  

Erika West, BM Performance, Commercial Voice 

Jeremy Downey, BA Music 

Logan Lipke, BA Composition  

Marc Marquis, BM Piano Performance  

Mary Laura Hudson, MM Vocal Performance  

Nicholas Lewis, MM Piano Performance  

Rebecca Reed, MM Piano Performance  

Rosemary Springs, DMA Vocal Performance  

Savannah Brannen, MM Vocal Performance  

Tiffany Aikens, MM Vocal Performance  

Zarina Akayeva, MM Piano Performance 

Zhanel Saiyn Turubayeva, MM Piano Performance 

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.