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.

Andrew Voelker joins the faculty of the University of Georgia’s in 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.

Anne Slovin, soprano, is a versatile performing artist, researcher and voice pedagogue who earned her doctorate from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music in 2025.

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Maggie Snyder, professor of viola at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, is one of three UGA faculty members named Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professors in 2025. The professorship is the university’s highest recognition for instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

Vic Jeon is a second year undergraduate student pursuing degrees in music education, viola performance, and A.B. music. As an active member of both Michael Heald and Maggie Snyder's studios, violin and viola respectively, Vic has played in the UGA symphony orchestra as a violinist and a violist. In addition to performing with the UGA symphony orchestra, Vic has had the privilege to play both violin and viola in numerous chamber ensembles.

Kimberly Bateman is a second-year Flute Performance major from Hoschton, Georgia. She is also completing a Business minor and a Music Business certificate through the Terry College of Business. Within the School of Music, she has performed with the UGA Wind Ensemble, the UGA Symphony Orchestra, and the UGA Women’s Glee Club. Kimberly plays an active role in the Athens music community, performing frequently at local churches and outreach events.

Emily Taylor is an Honors Voice Performance Major from Ringgold, Georgia, and she is currently studying voice with Dr. Amy Petrongelli. While at the HHSOM, she has been a part of Women’s Glee Club and Repertory Singers. Apart from ensembles, Emily is thrilled to be a brother of the national honorary co-ed band fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi, where she is able to serve the community as well as the Redcoat Marching Band. She also cherishes her part in Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, where she serves as a worship leader.

Amanda Robinson is a third-year student from Loganville, Georgia, double majoring in Music A.B. and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her primary instrument is piano, and she currently studies under Dr. Woo. Amanda is an active member of the Georgia Treble Choir, where she has sung for the past two years. Outside of the music school, she is involved with the Wesley Foundation and volunteers at local elementary schools to promote literacy and support young learners.