The Tradition Continues...58th Mobile Piano Ensemble Scheduled
 This year's concert will be
Saturday evening, October 24 and
Sunday afternoon, October 25.
The Mobile Piano Ensemble is supported entirely by contributions of music-lovers and all contributions are tax-deductible.
The 2008 concert was professionally video-taped, and for a donation of at least $25 you will receive a DVD of the 2008 Concert for FREE.
Meet Our 2009 Concerto Soloist
Andrew Atkinson
 Andrew Atkinson began studying the piano at age six with his mother, Cindy Atkinson. After twelve years of piano instruction from his mother, he began studies with Dr. Robert Holm, the professor of piano at University of South Alabama. There he pursued a knowledge of classical piano and technique.
Andrew also began performing on the piano for the Schumann young musicians showcase and later with the Bay Area Strings Community Orchestra. He enrolled for a degree in music at Thomas Edison State College in 2006 and earned a bachelors in Music in 2009. He also studied for one year at the University of South Alabama during which time he took first place in the MMTA piano audition college competition. Andrew Atkinson has also been a member of the Mobile Piano Performing Ensemble for three years.
Andrew was born in Laffeyette, LA but moved to Mobile at age two. He has worked with his father at the family business Atkinson Nursery since he was a young boy. He graduated as an honor student from Victory Baptist Academy. He currently serves as organist for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.
2009 Duo Artists
Jackie Benson 
Jackie Benson is a graduate of the University of South Alabama, with a degree in Computer Science. She is married to Tim Benson and has 2 children. Jackie and her family live in Satsuma, where she runs a website design business from her home. Jackie also plays keyboard in the band at Shiloh Baptist Church in Saraland. Jackie is active in the Mobile and Saraland Chambers of Commerce and is a member of Executive Women International, Mobile Chapter. |
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Kelley Evers Burleson
Kelley Burleson is a Chickasaw native and a graduate of the University of South Alabama, with a degree in piano performance. She is married to Gavin Burleson and is the mother of five children, all of whom are home-educated. Kelley and her family reside in Satsuma, where she is active as a private piano instructor and is a pianist at First Baptist North Mobile. Kelley also enjoys reading, exercising, and watching Alabama football and PGA golf.
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2008 Rehearsal at Broussard's Music
Click here for more photos of the 55th Anniversary Concert held on October 7, 2006.
 Click here to view a list of Piano Ensemble members who are
Teachers and/or Pianists for Events such as
Weddings, Church Services, Recitals, Parties, Receptions, etc.
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