WHAT JOBS CAN YOU GET WITH AN ASOTA DEGREE?

Rather than listing out the 50+ jobs, we've decided to show you just how successful our alumni are.

Our graduates are making a difference around the world as

Music Educators.
National Broadway tour performers.
Worship Leaders.
Songwriters.
Artistic directors.
Touring musicians.
Cruise ship entertainers.
Solo artists.
Theatre directors.
Professors.
and more...

ASOTA GRADUATES ARE THE MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AFTER GRADUATION. REGARDLESS OF YOUR AREA OF STUDY, WE ARE CONFIDENT YOU CAN GET A JOB THAT BRINGS YOU JOY, FULFILLMENT AND SUCCESS AFTER YOU GRADUATE.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC GRADS

Martez

B.S. in Music Education, 2014

Martez is the Director of Choirs at Spain Park High School and was previously the Choir Director and Asst. Band Director at Sylacauga High School and Assistant Choir Director at Enterprise High School.

Skylar

B.M. in Vocal Performance and M.M. in Vocal Performance

Skylar serves as the Director of Voices and a music faculty member at Northwest Florida State College.

John

B.S. in Music Education, 2019

John is the Orchestra Director at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA.

Gabriella

B.M. in Piano Performance

Gabriella is a sought-after piano instructor with the Apassionata School of Music, instilling a love for music and performance in the next generation of artists.

Jesus and Alyssa-Dawn

B.S. in Music Education, 2017

Jesus currently serves as the Pastoral Associate of Instrumental Music at Immanuel Bible Church Springfield, VA.

Grace

D.M.A. in Vocal Performance

Grace serves as an Assistant Professor of Music and the Director of Vocal Studies at Greenville University.

Amanda

B.M. in Vocal Performance, 2019

Amanda just finished her Master's degree in Voice Performance from the University of York in York, England. She is an active performer and recently authored a book, “Standing Tall,” which offers useful tips and advice from amputees for those entering the amputee community.

Eric

M.M. in Vocal Performance

Eric is a leading tenor in opera companies around the country.

Scott

B.M. in Vocal Performance and Theology, 2010 and M.M. in Vocal Performance, 2019

Scott is a member of the Dove-award nominated Christian-classical group, Veritas, and has toured nationally for the last 12 years. He is also an adjunct faculty member in our Department of Worship Leadership.

Rebekah

B.M. in Piano Performance and M.M. in Piano Performance

Rebekah is currently a piano instructor at Mississippi College and Hinds Community College.

Justin

B.S. in Music Education

Justin serves as the Choral Director at Alma Bryant High School in Mobile, AL and directs the Category 6 program. He has built an incredible fine arts program at Alma Bryant.

Christie

M.Med in Music Education, 2021

Christie is the Choir Director of Saraland High School and a resident musical director with the PACT Theatre Company in Mobile, AL.

DEPARTMENT OF WORSHIP LEADERSHIP GRADS

Anna

B.S. in Worship Leadership, 2015

Anna is well known worship leader in the Christian music industry. She was formerly a member of Elevation Worship and is currently a solo artist with District 11 Records and Israel Houghton.

Nathan and Brooke

B.S. in Worship Leadership, 2014 (Brooke) and 2015(Nathan)

Nathan and Brooke released their first EP in Fall of 2021, available to stream on all platforms. They currently serve on staff at Trinity Baptist Church near Decatur, AL, leading choir and multi-generational worship teams each week.

Mark

M.A. in Worship Leadership and Theology, 2020

Mark serves as the Worship Pastor at Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, TN.

Steven

B.S. in Worship Leadership

Steven travels as the keys player for Building 429 and serves at 3 Circle Church Midtown in Mobile, AL.

Abbie

B.S. in Worship Leadership, 2018

Abbie recently finished her Masters degree from the University of Edinburgh in Philosophy, Science and Religion. She is the lead Worship Director at City View Church in Atlanta, GA and an adjunct faculty member in the Worship Leadership Department.

Kyle

B.S. in Worship Leadership, 2011

Formerly a member of Vertical Worship Band and on staff at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago, IL, Kyle now serves as the a Worship Pastor for a multi-site church in Jacksonville, FL, The Church of Eleven22.

Jarod

B.S. in Church Music

Jarod currently serves as the Worship Pastor at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, TX. Additionally, Jarod is a published songwriter whose songs have been featured with UMobile Worship and Prism Music publications.

Hagen

B.S. in Worship Leadership, 2019 and M.A. in Worship and Theology, 2023

Hagen currently serves as the worship pastor at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile, AL and directs the ASOTA ensemble, Deliverance.

Nick

B.S. in Worship Leadership

Nick is the Associate Worship Pastor and Springdale Campus Director in Springdale, AR. Additionally, Nick is a songwriter and worship leader with Cross Church worship,

Jordan and Shannon

B.S. Worship Leadership, 2013 (Jordan) and 2015 (Shannon)

Jordan and Shannon serve faithfully on staff at City Hope Church in Daphne, AL. Jordan is the Lead Worship Pastor and a Thanpublished songwriter. Shannon is frequently seen leading worship and runs a thriving Vocal Coach studio in the Gulf Coast.

Zac

B.S. in Worship Leadership

Zac and his wife Rachael (also a UM grad) are both former members of Vertical Worship Band from Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago, IL. They can now be seen leading worship on stages across the southeast.

Anna

B.S. in Worship Leadership, 2023

Anna serves on the worship team and on staff as the Social and Promotions Associate for Abba's House in Chattanooga, TN. She can also be heard as one of the UM worship leaders on The Prayer Room, Vol. 1 EP.

Ben

B.S. in Worship Leadership - Music Business, 2016

Ben is part of the Fair Trade Team in Nashville, TN, home to Phil Wickham, Laura Story, MercyMe, The Afters, and more. He focuses on distributing artist's singles on radio and maintains strong relationships with radio stations across the country.

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE GRADS

Addison

B.M. in Musical Theatre, 2014

Addison recently toured as a lead in the National Broadway Tour of "Hairspray" and now plays the lead actress, Beverley Bass, in the National Broadway Tour of "Come From Away." Catch Addison in a city near you this year.

Jacob

M.A. in Musical Theatre, 2021

Jacob is the owner of the regional theatre company, J.F. Morris Performance and the director of the thriving Bay Area Performing Arts. Additionally, he just performed at 54 Below in NYC.

Hannah Grace

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, 2023

Hannah Grace is the Theatre Director at St. Luke's Episcopal School in Mobile, AL and a frequent professional actor.

Ryan

B.M. in Musical Theatre, 2018 and M.A. in Musical Theatre, 2021

Ryan is an active singer, songwriter, and performer in NYC. He has been seen on stage Off-Broadway and regionally in addition to a national tour.

Paul

M.A. in Musical Theatre, 2023

Paul received an international contract for Clogging and performance.

Elyn

B.M. in Musical Theatre, 2013

Elyn is a sought after choreographer and dance educator in NYC as a faculty member of the Broadway Dance Center and frequently contracted choreographer and director for companies around the Northeast.

Jacob

M.A. in Musical Theatre, 2021

Jacob is working on the music for a new musical in NYC.

Morgan

B.A. in Theatre Performance, 2021

Morgan is the Drama Director at Alma Bryant High School in Mobile, AL. A community favorite actor and performer in the Gulf Coast Region, she has worked with RWS Entertainment, Everblue, and is on faculty at The PACT Children’s Theatre.

Kristina

B.M. in Musical Theatre, 2019 and M.A. in Musical Theatre, 2021

Kristina just finished her second season at The Lost Colony in Manteo, NC and is embarking on performances at the Myers Dinner Theatre. Kristina is an accomplished actor, singer, dancer, scenic designer, and choreographer.

Erin

B.A. in Theatre, 2004

Erin is an American actress, screenwriter, tv producer and stage performer. She is known for her lead role in "Fireproof" and has appeared in several other films including "New Life," "Adeline," and "Miracle on Christmas." She currently owns and manages Greenlight Acting Studio where directors and film producers bring their real-world experience directly to the classroom.

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY GRADS

Hannah

B.S. in Production Technology, 2023

Hannah is currently working as an Entertainment Technician at Walt Disney World in The Lion King show at Animal Kingdom.

Andrew

B.S. in Production Technology

Andrew is a sound engineer at Sound Image Nashville, regularly touring with artists. Prior to this appointment, Andrew traveled as a Sales Program Administrator with All Pro Integrated Systems.

Perry

B.S. in Production Technology, 2021

Perry serves as the Audio Visual Administrator for OWA Parks and Resorts. His brilliant lighting design is seen in productions around the Gulf Coast.

Katie

B.S. in Production Technology, 2022

Katie currently serves as the Director of Media and Production at the University of Mobile.

Michael

B.S. in Worship Leadership

Michael was a sound engineer while a student at UM and is now the Director of Sales at Integrated Production Solutions and has managed the installs of updated sound and lighting equipment in churches and venues across the nation.

Cheyanne

B.S. in Production Technology, 2023

Cheyanne currently serves as the Video Coordinator at City Hope Church in Daphne, AL.

Thomas

B.S. in Worship Technologies, 2020

Thomas is one of the production associates at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia.

Jackson

B.S. in Production Technology

Jackson is the Production Lead at Houston's First Baptist Church.

Parker

B.S. in Worship Leadership, Technology

Parker is a System Design Engineer with All Pro Systems.

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