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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING APPROACH
•Collaborative training in both classical and commercial vocal techniques
•Prepares students for professional singing careers or graduate studies in voice
•NASM-accredited program
CURRICULUM
•Four semesters of Diction and Song Literature
•Opera workshop and opera literature
•Vocal pedagogy, counterpoint, form and analysis
•Conducting techniques and music history
•Foreign language study
ENSEMBLES
•Primary ensemble: University Singers (8 consecutive semesters required)
•Secondary small ensemble recommended (minimum 4 semesters)
FACULTY
•Dr. Kathryn Hedlund — Director of Vocal Studies; performer with Mobile Opera; national competition experience
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Audition
On-Campus Audition DayMar 22, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO MEMORIZED SELECTIONS
•One art song or aria in a foreign language (Italian, German, Latin, French, or Spanish)
•One song from Golden Age Musical Theatre, Contemporary Christian Worship, OR one additional art song/aria in a foreign language
•Both selections must be memorized
•Must sing to musical accompaniment — no a cappella
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
ACCOMPANIST MATERIALS
•Sheet music, accompanist materials, and track support must be emailed to airvin@umobile.edu
•Materials due no later than 2 weeks prior to audition date
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply to the University of Mobile
•Step 2: Submit Undergraduate Audition Application to schedule your audition
SCHOLARSHIPS
•All students accepted into ASOTA are automatically considered for talent-based scholarships up to $25,000 annually
•Awards based on university admission, ASOTA acceptance, and audition
ACCREDITATION
•Part of the Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA), NASM accredited
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition on campus is standard
•Auditions may be scheduled weekly (Monday through Thursday) upon approval from the ASOTA office
•Video submissions considered only for candidates unable to come to campus due to extreme distance or extenuating circumstances
VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
•Upload recording to YouTube or Vimeo (YouTube: Public or Unlisted, not Private)
•Must include video — no audio-only recordings
•One continuous, unedited video
•Begin facing the camera and introduce yourself and the piece(s)
•Voice auditions must be accompanied — no a cappella
•Recorded auditions must be submitted no later than midnight on March 22
•Contact: airvin@umobile.edu
Scholarship Info
•All ASOTA students automatically considered for talent-based scholarships
•Awards up to $25,000 annually
•Based on university admission, ASOTA acceptance, and audition performance
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Academic School Information
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
73%
Admit Rate
51%
Grad Rate
1,079
Enrollment
$43,611
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$26,120
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,603
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,222
Family Income $30k - $48k$18,260
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,493
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,561
Family Income $110k+$23,547
