As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s large orchestral ensembles, the University Philharmonia offers an outlet for musical expression to all string players at the University of Georgia. The ensemble performs three times per academic year. The University Philharmonia is under the supervision of Mark Cedel.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s large orchestral ensembles, the University Philharmonia offers an outlet for musical expression to all string players at the University of Georgia. The ensemble performs three times per academic year. The University Philharmonia is under the supervision of Mark Cedel.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

Directed by Jared Holton, this ensemble features music, rhythm, and dance mainly from North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Students perform on regional instruments such as the oud (Arabic lute), nay (reed flute), riqq, daff, and tabla. Performances often include special guest artists.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

This performance group explores the diverse musical styles of Latin America. The ensemble focuses on both traditional and contemporary Latin American music, including Afro-Brazilian percussive forms. They often feature a specific country or region in their performances, such as Argentina or Brazil.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

Jazz Ensemble I is the Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s advanced level big band group, comprised of traditional big band instrumentation: saxophones, trombones, trumpets, and a rhythm section featuring drums, piano, guitar, and bass, conducted by David D’Angelo.

Jazz Ensemble II  introduces students to the experience of performing in a traditional big band, and teaches students the evolution of big band music, familiarization with stylistic comparisons, and refinement of improvisational skills. Jazz Ensemble II is co-conducted by Greg Satterthwaite and James Weidman.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

Jazz Ensemble I is the Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s advanced level big band group, comprised of traditional big band instrumentation: saxophones, trombones, trumpets, and a rhythm section featuring drums, piano, guitar, and bass, conducted by David D’Angelo.

Jazz Ensemble II  introduces students to the experience of performing in a traditional big band, and teaches students the evolution of big band music, familiarization with stylistic comparisons, and refinement of improvisational skills. Jazz Ensemble II is co-conducted by Greg Satterthwaite and James Weidman.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

Under the direction of Vicki Lu, several distinguished guest artists often  join this fan favorite ensemble which features instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa, hulusi, and the yangqin. Typically following the concert, the audience is invited on stage to explore the instruments.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

The British Brass Band has become an Athens fan favorite. The repertoire encompasses a wide variety of styles including excellent original works, marvelous transcriptions of orchestral works, as well as marches and other light pieces. British Brass Band is conducted by Gilbert Villagrana.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

The British Brass Band has become an Athens fan favorite. The repertoire encompasses a wide variety of styles including excellent original works, marvelous transcriptions of orchestral works, as well as marches and other light pieces. British Brass Band is conducted by Gilbert Villagrana.

This concert is free with no tickets required.

UGA Professor of Ethnomusicology Jean Kidula will be offering the African Music Ensemble this spring as an opportunity for students to discover and explore musical history, instrumentation, and expression that is rooted in African cultures and traditions.

This concert is free with no tickets required.