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Center for Performing Arts
Announces Performance Calendar

The University of Mobile’s 2006-07 calendar is filled with exciting events, including many presented by the Center for Performing Arts. This year approximately 300 students are involved in CPA programs, which include an emphasis on both classical and contemporary music. Roger Breland, director of the CPA, said the program is attracting students from throughout the nation as its reputation spreads.

Students have had opportunities to perform on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, at the White House, in Germany, in churches and schools throughout the southeast, and on stage with award-winning recording artists Sandi Patty and Ricky Skaggs. They have studied under Christian recording artists Mark Harris of 4Him and Alicia Williamson Garcia, as well as award-winning composer and UM alumnus Steven V. Taylor. Through the worship leadership major in the School of Christian Studies, they have learned from internationally known worship leaders from Integrity Worship Institute, including Don Moen.

In addition to student and faculty recitals and additional events which are yet to be finalized, upcoming CPA concerts include the following. For details, admission information, or other details, call the Center for Performing Arts at (251) 442-2420. For information on Upper Room Dinner Theatre productions, call the URDT Box Office at (251) 442-2383. Events include:

  • Upper Room Dinner Theatre production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” Sept. 21-23, 29, 30 and Oct. 2.
  • “Saviour: A Story of God’s Passion for His People,” a modern oratorio presented by the University Singers, soloists and orchestra, 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Dauphin Way Baptist Church.
  • The UM Opera Workshop will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Nov. 17-19.
  • UM’s popular “Christmas Spectacular,” which has attracted standing-room-only audiences of more than 2,000 in previous years, will be expanded to two nights, Nov. 28 and 29, at Dauphin Way Baptist.
  • “Ten Little Indians,” Upper Room Dinner Theatre, Jan. 18-20, 25-27.
  • The Chamber Orchestra will perform Feb. 15 at College Park Baptist Church,
  • The Sounds of Mobile will perform aboard a cruise ship in the Mediterranean on a “Footsteps of Paul” tour March 10-17.
  • The UM Piano Ensemble will present a concert featuring students and faculty on March 20.
  • “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” Upper Room Dinner Theatre, March 22-24, 29-31.
  • “StarLight at the University of Mobile,” an outdoor concert on the university campus, will be held April 10.