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Elyn Collier is a New York based Director/Choreographer and Artistic Leader. After graduating with a BM in Musical Theatre, Elyn interned at the renown Berkshire Theatre Group. There, she was quickly promoted from intern to Assistant Director and Dance Captain on their production of Mary Poppins. Upon her return to the Gulf Coast, Elyn became

Born in Germany and brought up firmly committed in the Lutheran confession, Dorothee graduated from the “Technische Universität Braunschweig” with a Master of Education, with an emphasis in the German Language. Moving to the United States in 2008 offered Dorothee an opportunity to explore a new field of teaching the German Language that fueled her

Donald Palmire has been an active euphonium soloist, clinician, and educator for more than thirty-two years. He began his professional performing career as a euphoniumist with The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Band at Parris Island, SC in 1980. He served as a euphoniumist with The United States Marine Band “The President’s Own” from 1987 to

David White is a versatile drummer and percussionist who has been teaching in the Mobile area for over twenty years. Currently, Mr. White is part of the adjunct faculty at the University of Mobile where he is the instructor for drum set. In addition to UM, White also teaches drums and percussion at St. Paul’s Episcopal School and Azalea City Center for the Arts, where he is also on the board of

Dave has two decades of experience playing music for countless events in many churches and stages around the world, touring with and road-managing bands including 4Him and Mark Harris, working as the music director in his local church, recording in sessions for award-winning artists and movies, and successfully teaching students to do the same in

With over 25 years in the Music Industry, Chris has extensive skill and experience as a Musician, Producer, A&R Director, Recording Engineer, and Songwriter. As Senior Director of A&R for Integrity Music, Chris discovered, developed, and produced music for hundreds of releases, with combined SoundScan sales of over 6 million units worldwide. In 1998 YAMAHA

Ben McLeod joined UM as an adjunct professor in the spring of 2019. Ben is a freelance filmmaker in Atlanta, Ga. He has worked in the world of production for the last 12 years. Ben has been apart of large studio productions, commercials and network television over his time in Atlanta. Some film and television

Haines is an adjunct faculty member in the Musical Theatre Department, Alabama School of the Arts, University of Mobile. She teaches classical ballet, Vaganova methodology, modern dance specializing in Martha Graham technique, and dance history focusing on the power of ritual in Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring to illuminate the centrality of the relationship between music

Dr. James A. (Andy) Wood is the managing partner of the LifeVesting Group in Mobile, Alabama, providing executive leadership coaching, consulting, counseling and communication services to clients worldwide. As a university professor, he has taught nearly 500 sections over 17 years at every level in various institutions. He also has 32 years of church ministry