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Music Therapy Alum Named in 2026 40 Under 40

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music is proud to announce that Lizzie Digiovanni, BMus '20, was names as part of the 2026 Class of the University of Georgia's 40 Under 40. Digiovanni currently resides in Huntsville, Alabama and is the founder of Music Therapy Augmented. Read more about her below.

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Pioneers of Music Education: Hodgson and Early Honored by Athens Walk of Fame

During the AthFest Music & Arts Festival on Friday, June 26, the Athens Music Walk of Fame Committee officially announced the five new inductees for 2026.

Looking Ahead: Introducing Felix Olschofka; new director of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music; Man in tie with blue spark over background with text.

Hugh Hodgson School of Music welcomes new director

Currently serving as the director of the Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Felix Olschofka has been named the new director of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, effective August 1, 2026.

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School of Music welcomes Eleanor Price, new assistant professor of musicology

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music is pleased to announce that Eleanor Price will be joining us as assistant professor of musicology beginning August 1, 2026.

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School of Music welcomes Emely Phelps, new assistant professor of piano

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music is pleased to announce that Emely Phelps will join the faculty as assistant professor of piano beginning August 1, 2026.