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Brandon Quarles playing saxophone, plus copy and graphics.

Making ~Nois: Brandon Quarles, assistant professor of saxophone

The UGA Saxophone Studio hosted Professor Joseph Lulloff of Michigan State University for a masterclass and recital this January. Lulloff is one of the most celebrated saxophonists of the modern era.  

Maggie Snyder with viola, plus text and graphics

Maggie Snyder: 2025 Meigs Teaching Professor

Headshot by Dorothy Kozlowski 

School of Music welcomes Andrew Voelker; new Vocal Coach and Music Director of Opera Theatre

School of Music welcomes Andrew Voelker; new Vocal Coach and Music Director of Opera Theatre

Andrew Voelker joins the faculty of the University of Georgia’s in the fall of 2025 as vocal coach and music director of Opera Theatre at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

School of Music welcomes Cristina “Trinity” Vélez-Justo; new Assistant Professor of Music and Film and Media Scoring Certificate Director

School of Music welcomes Cristina “Trinity” Vélez-Justo; new Assistant Professor of Music and Film and Media Scoring Certificate Director

Cristina "Trinity" Vélez-Justo (they/she) will begin as assistant professor of music and film and media scoring certificate director. Trinity is a multi-hyphenate creative who engages with music, sound design, tactile arts, and visual media.

School of Music welcomes Anne Slovin; new Assistant Professor of Voice

School of Music welcomes Anne Slovin; new Assistant Professor of Voice

Anne Slovin, soprano, will be joining the UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music Voice Faculty this fall as assistant professor of voice. Slovin is a versatile performing artist, researcher and voice pedagogue who earned her doctorate from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music in 2025.