Lily Kate Akins (she/her) is a fourth-year music student originally from Brunswick, Georgia. She is currently pursuing a double major in music (AB) and sociology with a minor in studio art. Lily Kate has participated in many of the school of music’s ensembles and organizations, including the UGA Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Redcoat Marching Band, University Chorus, Clarinet Choir and Recording Practicum. Outside of music, Lily Kate is involved in the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Morehead Honors College, and works as the co-photo editor for The Red & Black.

Marcus Morris joins the University of Georgia Bands after serving as the Assistant Director of Bands at Dorman High School in South Carolina. During his tenure there, he co-directed the Wind Ensemble and the award-winning Marching Cavaliers. Morris conducted the Symphonic Band and contributed to the instructional staff for the Scholastic World Class Dorman Indoor Percussion.

Edward Kreitman was the founder and Director of the Western Springs School of Talent Education from 1980 - 2024.  Mr. Kreitman received his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University where he studied Suzuki Pedagogy with Doris Preucil and Almita Vamos. In 1986, he studied with Suzuki at the Talent Education Summer School in Matsumoto, Japan.