Throughout the year, the Hugh Hodgson School of Music offers a wide variety of programming for community members of all ages and all stages of their musical journey. From our Community Music School to college level symposia, we invite you to join us for enriching programming all year long. Community Music School As part of its ongoing mission as a musical ambassador to Athens, the Hugh Hodgson School of Music proudly houses the University of Georgia Community Music School (CMS), an organization of faculty, students, and professional alumni that offers instruction to all members of the surrounding community. Learn more about the Community Music School Middle School and High School Band and Choir Events Learn more about Choral Day Learn more about MidFest: Middle School Band Festival Learn more about JanFest: High School Band Festival National Conferences Southeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference - March 4-6, 2026 More details and links coming soon. Instrument and Area Specific Educational Engagement High School Piano Day - September 20, 2025 Horn Day - October 19, 2025 Saxophone Day - October 26, 2025 All-State Trombone Summit - November 8, 2025 Flute Day - November 16, 2025 Holiday Horns - December 7, 2025 UGA Piano Symposium - January 31, 2026 New Music Festival - February 12-14, 2026 Double Bass Symposium - February 13-14, 2026 Community Music School - Suzuki Workshop - February Date TBD Double Reed Festival - March 1, 2026 Jazz Girl's Day - April 4, 2026 Undergraduate Conducting Symposium - April 25, 2026
