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. Andrew is in demand as a vocal coach and pianist, specializing in lyric diction and contemporary score analysis, with a particular love of art song and all things sung. As an avid performer, Voelker brings a spirit for innovation and collaboration to UGA.

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. Through their business, ReelScoring, L.L.C., Trinity composes music and designs audio for visual and interactive media as well as provides mentorship and independent education in media scoring and production.

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.

Colin Mann will begin as Assistant Professor of Music and Associate Director of Choral Activities at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia in August 2025. Mann will conduct the Georgia Treble Choir, UGA Glee Club, University Chorus, and Choral Project as well as teach graduate choral literature and advise graduate conducting students.