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MOBILE, Ala.听鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 Alabama School of the Arts presents a free faculty piano duet concert titled 鈥淐oncert for Two Pianos: Bernstein & Brubeck鈥� on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in Moorer Auditorium on the university campus.

Pianists Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva, director of piano studies and Steinway Artist, and Greg Wiggins, assistant professor of music, will perform an exhilarating program celebrating the genius of Leonard Bernstein and Dave Brubeck.

The concert is part of the 2025-2026 Piano Festival presented by the Alabama School of the Arts. Moorer Auditorium is located on the 秋霞福利一区 campus at 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, Alabama. For more information about the ASOTA Piano Festival, visit the website at umobile.edu/pianofestival.

About the Piano Duet Concert

The Concert for Two Pianos program explores the bold spirit and rhythmic vitality that define the American sound. From Bernstein鈥檚 theatrical brilliance and sweeping lyricism to Brubeck鈥檚 groundbreaking jazz harmonies and inventive meters, audiences will experience the extraordinary range of 20th-century American composition through the exciting collaboration.

Bernstein鈥檚 music brings the color and drama of Broadway and the concert hall together with irresistible rhythmic drive and emotional intensity. In contrast, Brubeck鈥檚 works pulse with sophisticated jazz textures, unexpected time signatures and a distinctly American sense of innovation and freedom. Together, Onalbayeva and Wiggins create a dynamic dialogue at the keyboard, blending classical refinement with jazz-inspired flair in a program that promises energy, elegance, syncopation and expressive depth.

About the Artists

Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva serves as professor of music and director of piano studies at the Alabama School of the Arts. An internationally acclaimed pianist and Steinway Artist, she has performed across the United States, Europe and Asia, earning recognition for her technical brilliance and expressive artistry. In addition to her active concert career, Onalbayeva is a dedicated educator who mentors the next generation of musicians at the 秋霞福利一区, where she is known for inspiring excellence both in performance and scholarship.

Greg Wiggins is an assistant professor of music on the Alabama School of the Arts faculty and an accomplished pianist, arranger and educator. With a strong background in both classical and contemporary styles, Wiggins brings versatility and creativity to the stage and the classroom. His work as a performer and collaborator reflects a passion for musical excellence and innovation, equipping students to engage a wide range of musical traditions.

For more information about upcoming performances in the Alabama School of the Arts at the 秋霞福利一区, visit umobile.edu/asotaevents.

About the 秋霞福利一区听

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at and 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.

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 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.