Program: Music

Hailed by Opera News as an “excellent mezzo,” Indiana native Lori Guy has created a diverse career for herself by training and singing in operas, operettas, and musical theater productions. Lori has sung a variety of roles, including Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, Mother in Ragtime, Zita in Gianni Schicchi,

Dr. Kathryn Hedlund serves as Associate Professor of Music in Voice at the University of Mobile. Dr. Hedlund is in her ninth year of college teaching, and taught voice privately before joining the UM faculty. She is a training member of Alexander Technique International, working towards teacher certification. Dr. Hedlund has given workshops and adjudicated

“Kadisha Onalbayeva maximizes the intricate fascination of each work with obvious familiarity and proficiency. …expanded one note or chord for shifting tempi, masterfully, with lovely blended tones. …expertise and electricity. …sumptuous evocations of sorrow, longing, romance, and elegance.” – Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower, Solo Piano Recital at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, June

Dr. Christopher Lovely is Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Mobile and currently teaches Music Theory, and Vocal Coaching. He also serves as Director of Music Theory Studies. He joined the faculty of University of Mobile in 2008, and in 2010 was invited to join the faculty of the summer program, International Performing

Charlotte Hester is an associate professor of music in the Alabama School of the Arts where she teaches music education, music history, theory, and piano courses. Dr. Hester has taught music in kindergarten through college classrooms for more than 35 years in a variety of public, private, and homeschool settings. Her research interests include the

In 2010, Andrew graduated with a B.M. in Church Music from the University of Mobile, and in 2015 he received his M.A. in Worship Studies from Liberty University. He is currently a doctoral candidate for a DMA in Vocal Performance at University of Mobile. During his undergraduate studies at University of Mobile, he performed over

Mr. Kenn Hughes, Associate Professor of Music, Associate Dean, Music Chair in the Alabama School of the Arts at the University of Mobile, is an accomplished musician and musical director. At the University of Mobile, Mr. Hughes has brought dynamic choreography and drama to Ram:Corps, a touring, high-powered, precision brass and percussion performance team that

As a native East Coast Floridian, Jenna Goodwin grew up singing, dancing, and attending prestigious arts schools which instilled a high level of professionalism and excellence at an early age. In 2010, Jenna graduated from University of Mobile with a B.M. in Vocal Performance, minor in Theology, and an extensive performance resume. While performing over

Alexandra C. Trosper completed her Master’s in Vocal Performance with a Bachelor degree in Music Education from Colorado State University. Currently she is pursuing her DMA at Mobile University. Trosper was selected to be an apprentice artist for Opera Fort Collins. Performed roles include: Delah Gift of the Magi, Hannah The Merry Widow, Johanna Sweeney

Dr. Miller has been forming, directing and singing in choral ensembles for most of his professional career. His love of music has been exemplified through teaching in high school, collegiate and church settings. As a singer and director, he has traveled the world with fondly remembered appearances with Billy Graham Crusades and in the White