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A Cappella Choir
With pieces spanning all periods of a cappella literature, the A Cappella Choir is a great opportunity to fine-tune sight-reading skills and vocal disciplines. The A Cappella Choir performs in concerts and services in local churches every semester.
Mr. Jason Breland & Dr. Alan Miller, Directors
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Chamber Singers
Chamber Singers is a 16- to 24-voice choral ensemble performing vocal chamber works from all style periods. Emphasis is placed on the development of choral tone, dynamics, blend and diction. Chamber Singers performs in a variety of venues ranging from church services and concerts to Carnegie Hall.
Mrs. Melba Brown, Director
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Exit 13
Exit 13 is a worship band comprising instrumentation of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keys, drums and vocals. The band’s focus is to lead worship for youth events, churches, camps and civic events.
Mr. Mark Moses, Producer/Director
Mr. Kyle Fredericks, Student Director
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Guitar Ensemble
The Guitar Ensemble is an acoustic guitar ensemble performing classical, traditional and contemporary music settings. Emphasis is placed on technical excellence and musicality within the ensemble.
Mr. Mark Habib, Director/Player
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IMPACT
IMPACT is a mixed vocal ensemble and band that performs contemporary praise and worship music. IMPACT takes the most current sounds of the worship realm to church stages across America.
Dr. Pete Sanchez, Director
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Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is a Big Band instrumental ensemble performing music with an emphasis on diverse stylistic approaches to jazz, blues, swing, rock, Latin, funk and fusion music. Jazz improvisation is a main focus of development in the band.
Mr. Don Wolf, Director
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Opera Theatre
From tragedy to comedy and from Puccini to Gilbert & Sullivan, the Opera Theatre provides a quality experience for students to test the limits of their artistry. With faculty that has experience on opera stages around the world, the productions are certain to draw in a packed house for every show. Past performances include: Mozart's "Magic Flute," Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors," Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance," Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi" and more.
Dr. Patrick Jacobs, Director
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Piano Ensemble
The Piano Ensemble presents concerts each year featuring students and faculty performing classic, traditional and contemporary music on acoustic pianos. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, musicality and stylistic influence within the ensemble.
Mrs. Barbara Lauredine, Director
Mrs. Becky Fox, Department Chair
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RamBellious
RamBellious is the University of Mobile Handbell Choir. This auditioned group of 10 ringers performs concerts in a variety of settings.
Mr. Duane Plash, Director
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RamBunctious
RamBunctious is a performing and competitive Young Women in Harmony group. This group is composed of four young women who sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony for civic events, schools and churches. RamBunctious placed 3rd in the Regional Contest in Chattanooga, TN.
Dr. Alan Miller, Director
Mrs. Bron Dixon, Coach
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RamCorps
RamCorps is an auditioned, elite 19-member instrumental ensemble employing trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritone horn, contras, and a drum-line. RamCorps combines high-impact brass and percussion performance of a variety of styles with choreographed movement.
Mr. Don Wolf, Director
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Ramtastic4
Ramtastic4 is one of two barbershop quartets at the University of Mobile. This group pklaced 3rd at the Dixie District Collegiate Quartet Finals in Greenville, SC.
Dr. Alan Miller, Director
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RamTonz
RamTonz is the University of Mobile’s barbershop quartet. Four young men sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony for civic events, schools and churches. RamTonz earned 4th place at the Dixie District Collegiate Quartet Finals in Greenville, SC.
Dr. Alan Miller, Director
Mrs. Bron Dixon, Coach
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Shofar
This blend of six exceptionally talented young men brings a unique, virtuosic sound and technique to the interpretation of Christian music. Premiered in 2006, Shofar quickly became the classic, fresh sound and professional presentation audiences have thrilled to hear.
Dr. Roger Breland, Producer/Director
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SOUNDS of Mobile
The SOUNDS of Mobile is a highly energetic, 10-voice show choir performing a wide genre of music including, pop, Broadway, jazz, ’50s, disco and contemporary Christian. Vibrant stage presence, vocal quality and the ability to perform choreographed moves while singing are vital to the style and presentation of the group.
Dr. Roger Breland, Producer
Mrs. Darla Earnest, Director
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Symphonic Winds
The University Symphonic Winds is a large concert band which performs classical, traditional and contemporary music in sacred and secular settings. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major productions.
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Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra is a wind, strings, brass and percussion ensemble open to all students by audition. It is a combination of the Chamber Orchestra and members of RamCorps, plus professional guest musicians from the Mobile Symphony. The ensemble performs a variety of works from all style periods.
Dr. John Myrick, Conductor/Player
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University Singers
The Worship Choir and the A Cappella Choir will join together periodically as the University Singers for large choral presentations with orchestra. The University Singers perform a wide range of music including choral classics, church anthems, broadway, pop, spirituals, gospel, and praise and worship.
Mr. Jason Breland & Dr. Alan Miller, Directors
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Vintage
Vintage is the Center for Performing Arts' string ensemble which performs classical, traditional and contemporary music for civic, school and church events. Attention is given to performance practices with the stylistic music period.
Dr. John Myrick, Conductor/Player
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VOICES of Mobile
VOICES of Mobile is a highly versatile, auditioned vocal ensemble consisting of 16 singers. While VOICES focuses on a capella music, it also presents music of traditional and contemporary genres. VOICES maintains a highly visible and consistent performing schedule. VOICES has performed in the White House and toured extensively throughout the Southeastern United States and Abroad.
Dr. Roger Breland, Producer
Dr. Alan Miller, Director
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Worship Choir
The University of Mobile Worship Choir is a powerful group of singers with a passion for worship through combining contemporary, modern and urban styles. This group's purpose is to lead listeners into God's holy and magnificent presence in concerts and church settings.
Mr. Jason Breland & Dr. Alan Miller, Directors
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