University Of Mobile: University Of Mobile Awards First Doctoral Degrees From The Alabama School Of The Arts

Press release from the University of Mobile:

Zac Douglas

June 3, 2021

MOBILE, Ala.

“The students in our inaugural class were excited to be a part of something that’s relevant in our business. In terms of teaching and singing, it’s important to be able to teach the classics, but also popular music of the 21st century,” said Dr. Maryann Kyle, chair of graduate programs and professor of music at the University of Mobile Alabama School of the Arts.

The Christian university’s new doctoral program in musical arts is one of a very few in the nation that features graduate courses in musical theatre, commercial music pedagogy and literature. The degree program allows students to learn not only classical music, but also modern music and the technology that goes with it.

The program is designed to prepare students for performance and teaching across multiple styles, including contemporary, musical theatre, opera and more. It allows students to develop their performance abilities while expanding their knowledge of music literature and vocal technique.

The Doctor of Musical Arts in vocal performance graduates and their dissertations are:

Dr. Grace Denton of Brentwood, Tennessee – Cabaret: A Venue, A Genre, A Community.

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