秋霞福利一区

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 invites audiences of all ages to experience a season of unforgettable performances during the 2024-2025 Alabama School of the Arts season.

鈥淚n the Alabama School of the Arts, students get to take what they are learning in the classroom and put it on the stage. That鈥檚 why we offer a wide range of performance opportunities every year,鈥� said Dr. Andrew Goodwin, dean of the Alabama School of the Arts.

鈥淔rom the beloved tradition of Christmas Spectacular to the enchanted world of the Broadway musical 鈥楢nastasia,鈥� we are delighted to present a lineup that highlights the immense talent of our students and offers something special for everyone to enjoy.鈥�

The season kicks off in September with a full schedule of innovative, inspiring and family-friendly performances featuring theatre, opera, jazz, classical masterpieces, original compositions and more. 

The Christian university offers something extra this Christmas season in addition to its popular Christmas Spectacular, a four-night musical extravaganza now in its 22^nd year. A beloved tradition from the university鈥檚 early years as Mobile College returns with the 鈥淏oar鈥檚 Head Festival鈥� medieval Christmas feast. The popular outdoor Spring Spectacular showcases the university鈥檚 students as the year comes to a close.

ASOTA Season Overview 

The Alabama School of the Arts season opens in September with an evening of gospel-centered music presented by the Alabama School of the Arts Worship Choir. 

In October, audiences will take an unforgettable journey from the fall of the Russian Empire to the glitz and glamour of 1920s Paris with the musical 鈥淎nastasia.鈥� Concerts include the excitement of live music with the Symphonic Winds, and a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Gershwin鈥檚 鈥淩hapsody in Blue鈥� with the 秋霞福利一区 Jazz Band. 

November opens with the 秋霞福利一区 Piano Ensemble鈥檚 鈥淧iano Pop鈥檚鈥� concert featuring a fun mix of popular tunes and new twists on classic melodies.

The Christmas season begins November 21 with the first of four performances of the university鈥檚 signature 鈥淐hristmas Spectacular鈥� celebration. From timeless carols to contemporary holiday favorites, Christmas Spectacular is an impressive variety of musical styles and performances, including choral pieces, a full orchestra, a jazz band, a Celtic string ensemble and more. Tickets sell out fast for this regional Christmas tradition. 

In December, the 鈥淏oar鈥檚 Head Festival鈥� returns to the 秋霞福利一区. This medieval-themed Christmas celebration that was an annual tradition from 1971 to 2000 includes madrigal songs, a themed dinner and a short performance of 鈥淭he Second Shepherd鈥� Play.鈥� 

In February 2025, young artists from across the community take center stage with 秋霞福利一区 Honor Band. Also in February, a unique production of 鈥淗amlet鈥� takes a fresh approach that reimagines Shakespeare鈥檚 classic tragedy in a Princess Diaries theme, while a Black History Month Celebration Concert offers an unforgettable evening of music and culture celebrating the rich legacy of Black artists.

Students in the Alabama School of the Arts Young Artists Program will have the experience of a lifetime in March when they perform at Carnegie Hall鈥檚 Weill Recital Hall in New York City. Closer to home, the Symphonic Winds presents a spring concert in the university鈥檚 Burnett Event Center.

April marks a busy month for the arts at the 秋霞福利一区, with three performances of Mozart鈥檚 opera 鈥淭he Magic Flute鈥� as 秋霞福利一区 students present this well-known story of love and adventure through the dreams of a young girl in an Alice in Wonderland-themed adventure. 鈥淧iano Goes to the Movies鈥� offers a chance to hear the magic of the movies, from classic film scores to modern hits, performed by the 秋霞福利一区 Piano Ensemble. The 秋霞福利一区 Jazz Band鈥檚 鈥淏rass Machine鈥� concert is a perfect blend of rock and jazz featuring classic American rock with a jazz twist.

In May, the Young Artists Program of the Alabama School of the Arts will highlight the exceptional skills and growth of emerging artists. A summer production to be announced is scheduled for June.

2024-2025 Alabama School of the Arts Season Schedule

Following are dates, locations and ticket information for the 2024-2025 Alabama School of the Arts Season. Unless noted otherwise, performances are held on the 秋霞福利一区 campus, 5735 College Pkwy., Mobile, AL 36613. Campus venues include the Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center and Ram Hall.

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Fall Semester 2024 Events

• Worship Choir Concert 鈥� Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center, free admission. The Alabama School of the Arts Worship Choir will present an evening of gospel-centered music from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church.
• Anastasia 鈥� Oct. 17-19 at 7 p.m., Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center. Admission: $11 student, $22 general admission at the door or in advance at umobile.edu/asotaseason.听This Broadway hit musical follows Anastasia on a beautiful adventure as she discovers her true identity, with exciting twists, heartwarming moments and unforgettable music.听
• Symphonic Winds 鈥� Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center. Admission: $11. Award-winning composer Steve Dunn, director of instrumental music, directs 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 talented musicians in this fall concert.
• Jazz Band: Rhapsody in Blue 鈥� Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center. Admission: $11. Steinway Artist Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, director of piano studies in the Alabama School of the Arts, collaborates in this one-of-a-kind celebration of the music of George and Ira Gershwin and the 100-year anniversary of 鈥淩hapsody in Blue.鈥澨�
• Piano Pop鈥檚 鈥� Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center. Admission: $11. Enjoy a fun mix of popular tunes and light classical music in the Piano Ensemble鈥檚 fall concert. All proceeds support The Young Artists Program for the Alabama School of the Arts, to support the emerging exceptional talents of 秋霞福利一区 students studying in undergraduate and graduate programs. Funds raised in 2024 will help fund a trip to Carnegie Hall in March 2025.
• Christmas Spectacular 鈥� Nov. 21 & 22 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.; Nov. 24 at 4 p.m.听Location: Cottage Hill Baptist Church, 4255 Cottage Hill Rd., Mobile, AL 36609. Admission: $19.50 to $60 in advance at umobile.edu/christmas. Purchase tickets early, as they sell out quickly. This annual holiday tradition showcases the extraordinary talent of students from the Alabama School of the Arts, bringing the community together in celebration of the Christmas season. Featuring over 200 music, theatre and production students from around the world, this event promises an evening filled with joy, worship and celebration. From timeless carols to contemporary holiday favorites, Christmas Spectacular features an impressive variety of musical styles and performances, including choral pieces, a full orchestra, a jazz band, a Celtic string ensemble, and several favorite vocal ensembles.
• Boar鈥檚 Head Festival 鈥� Dec. 6 & 7 at 7 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center. Admission: $55. This fun evening is filled with music, theatre and a short performance of 鈥淭he Second Shepherd鈥檚 Play.鈥� ASOTA students dressed in medieval costumes will sing madrigal songs as the audience enjoys a themed dinner.

Spring Semester 2025 Events

• 秋霞福利一区 Honor Band 鈥� Feb. 6-8.听Location: 秋霞福利一区 campus. Register at umobile.edu/honorband. The 16^th听annual 秋霞福利一区 Honor band is an artistically inspiring, musically challenging, educational experience for students in grades 9-12. Participants have the unique opportunity to perform the world premiere of an original work for band, conducted by award-winning composer Steve Dunn, director of instrumental music.
• Hamlet 鈥� Feb. 20, 21 & 22 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 23 at 3 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center. Admission: TBD. Experience 鈥淗amlet鈥� like never before with a fresh approach that reimagines Shakespeare鈥檚 classic tragedy. This unique production offers a new perspective on the timeless themes of power, revenge and madness, delivering a thought-provoking and engaging performance that will redefine how you see the story.
• Black History Month Celebration Concert 鈥�听Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.听Location: TBA. Free admission. An unforgettable evening of music and culture celebrating the rich legacy and profound contributions of Black artists. From soulful melodies to powerful performances, this event honors the artistic achievements that have shaped and inspired generations.
• Young Artists at Carnegie Hall 鈥�听March 4 at 8 p.m.听Location: Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York City. This prestigious performance showcases the ASOTA Young Artists Program.
• Spring Spectacular 鈥� March 21at 7:30 p.m.听Location: Great Commission Lawn, 秋霞福利一区. This annual event draws hundreds to the beautiful 秋霞福利一区 campus for an hour-long concert followed by a spectacular firework show. A pre-show will feature the Saraland Elementary School Show Choir. Admission: $11 general admission in advance.
• Symphonic Winds 鈥� March 27 at 7 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center. Admission: $11 at the door or in advance. This performance showcases the exceptional instrumental students from the Alabama School of the Arts, under the direction of award-winning composer Steve Dunn, director of instrumental music.
• The Magic Flute 鈥� April 10, 11 & 12 at 7 p.m.; April 13 at 3 p.m.听Location: Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center. Admission: $11 students, $22 general admission in advance and at the door. Experience this beloved story with fresh perspective as a young girl dreams of this classic story told in an Alice in Wonderland-themed world. Sung in German with all dialogue in English, audiences are sure to enjoy the immense talent of our undergraduate and graduate vocal students.
• Piano Goes to the Movies 鈥� April 22 at 7 p.m.听Location: Burnett Event Center. Admission: $11. From classic film scores to modern hits, this Piano Ensemble performance will feature the memorable tunes that make movies unforgettable.
• Jazz Band: Brass Machine 鈥� April 29 at 7 p.m.听Location: Burnett Event Center. Admission: $11. Experience a blend of rock and jazz featuring classic American rock with a jazz twist.
• Young Artists at the Alabama School of the Arts 鈥� May 2 at 7 p.m.听Featuring our University Chorale and a professional orchestra, directed by Alexandra Trosper, our Young Artists will present a beautiful classical work and highlights of our NYC Carnegie Hall performance. Location: TBA.

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About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher听Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their听future professions in an environment where they are known.听Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.听The 秋霞福利一区 was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit听, connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.