Platinum Record Songwriter Jamie Harvill Returns to Teach at Alma Mater

University of Mobile (UMobile) alumnus Jamie Harvill has returned to his alma mater as artist in residence in the School of Worship Leadership.

After graduating cum laude from UMobile in 1989, Harvill began writing songs for Integrity Music, which has resources and materials distributed to more than 160 countries. Harvill’s partnership with Integrity Music resulted in some of his most well-known worship classics such as “Ancient of Days,” “Because We Believe,” “Firm Foundation” and “Garments of Praise.” 

Harvill’s later projects included recording songs in his personal studio and serving as a music director in a Nashville-area church. 

As artist in residence he will teach a variety of subjects targeted toward developing worship leaders. He will instruct mostly upper level classes, including senior internships, applied lessons for guitar and biblical foundations of worship. He also will direct and oversee some of the student ensembles in the worship leadership department.

“Jamie’s addition to the Center of Performing Arts is another shining example of the commitment that the University of Mobile has to providing their students with professional, successful instructors with real world experience,” said Roger Breland, vice president for project development and executive director of the UMobile Center for Performing Arts.