@Joyfulmama - As I have said JMU is a great program, but Alabama is ALSO incredible. They are churning out incredible talent!
Nick Rashad Burroughs (a grad two or three years ago) is taking New York by storm, and one of the best young talents I have ever met.
They have a current student, a young lady who is at the MUNY this summer, who is the total package. Sings, Dances, and is one of the most beautiful people I have ever met. They also have a young lady at MSMT with a slew of talent.
I heard a comparison to GTA/Brenau - and I can safely say that UA and JMU are both stronger programs (no offense to GTA) for MT.