Program: Music

MOLLIE ADAMS is a warm, vibrant soprano gaining a reputation for her “animated stage presence and vivacious and strong soprano voice.” Cultivating a wide-ranging career of singing opera, oratorio, art song, jazz, spirituals, and chamber music, Ms. Adams has been seen in a wide scope of musical performances; such performances have brought her to a

In addition to her teaching duties at the University of Mobile, hornist Jodi Graham performs with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, and has played with numerous orchestras, including the Mobile Symphony, Gulf Coast Symphony, Sioux City Symphony, Northwest Iowa Symphony, Bloomington Symphony, and Columbus Pro Musica. Prior to moving to Mobile, she served on the faculty

Enen Yu, co-concertmaster of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, is also the concertmaster for Mobile Opera, Pensacola Opera, and the Northwest Florida Ballet. A native of China, Yu began to play the violin when she was 7. In 1998, she graduated from the most prestigious music school in China, the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing

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

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