Community Educational Engagement Programs

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

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

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