The School of Music Faculty Jazz Ensemble returns to Hodgson Concert Hall alongside Jazz Ensemble I for a fantastic evening of music composed by multi-award-winning composer, arranger, and conductor, Michele Corcella.

Corcella (pictured left)  graduated in Musical Studies (DAMS) at the University of Bologna, defending a thesis on Duke Ellington’s soundtracks. In addition, while at the Bologna Conservatory, he graduated in Jazz Music, as well as Arrangement and Composition for Multimedia Music. Corcella also studied orchestral conducting at the Imola International Academy “Incontri col Maestro.”

At the international level, Corcella has won numerous composition awards such as Eddie Lang (2009), 2 Agosto (2009), Jazzverk (2010), Bargajazz (2012), Scrivere in Jazz (2014), Siae Libera il Jazz (2015), and the European Jazz Composers Competition (2018).

Corcella has worked as composer, arranger, or conductor with Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, John Taylor, David Liebman, Anders Jormin, Jules Buckley, Enrico Pieranunzi, Gianluigi Trovesi, Gianluca Petrella, and WDR Big Band. In the classical field, he has worked with Mario Brunello, Altenberg Trio Wien, Orchestra Sinfonica del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, and Orchestra dei Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano.

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One of the featured pieces of the evening will be the Concerto for Guitar, Violin and Chamber Orchestra by William Lovelady with UGA faculty Daniel Bolshoy as the guitar soloist and UGA alum Pyeongkang Park as guest conductor. 

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This exquisite evening includes The Journey, suite for violin, viola and chamber orchestra by contemporary Russian composer Efrem Podgaits, dedicated to Levon Ambartsumian. It will also feature the cello concerto by contemporary Armenian composer Karen Khanagov with Oliver Yatsugafu, UGA alum as a guest conductor and UGA faculty James Kim, cello, as the soloist. 

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Wilhelm Arndt has it all: a loving wife, a long-awaited promotion, and an unexpected inheritance. Life is golden—until Peter Vogel, an old friend from the past, arrives unannounced. With just one word, Peter’s cordial visit turns to a roller-coaster of emotional chaos, sending Wilhelm into a suspicious frenzy with hilarious results.

Composed in 1914 by a 17-year-old Erich Wolfgang Korngold—decades before his Oscar-winning Hollywood triumph The Adventures of Robin Hood—this sparkling comic opera brims with youthful brilliance, lyrical charm, and a dash of psychological intrigue. Romantic, clever, and strikingly modern, The Ring of Polykrates is a witty reminder: be careful what you wish for—perfection is a fragile thing. 

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The annual Thursday Scholarship Series performance by the Hodgson Singers offers an unforgettable evening of choral music and community. Under Bara’s direction, these talented vocalists showcase their precision and artistry, often performing a demanding and thoughtfully curated program that spans diverse styles, cultures, and musical traditions. 

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This evening’s program features two of our stunning vocal ensembles. Alongside the Hodgson Singers, conducted by Daniel Bara, will be the Treble Choir, conducted by one of the newest additions to the Hugh Hodgson School of Music faculty. Colin Mann, new assistant professor of music and associate director of choral activities, joins the UGA faculty this fall. 

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This year marks the 75th anniversary of Paul Hindemith’s Symphony in B-flat, composed in 1951 and premiered that same year on April 5 by the U.S. Army Band Pershing’s Own, conducted by Hindemith himself. This evening will also include ”Rise” by Emmy Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated Adam Schoenberg, who has twice been named among the Top 10 most performed living composers by orchestras in the United States. He previously visited UGA as a guest artist in 2024. Also featured is Joseph Schwantner’s …and the mountains rising nowhere, and Adolphus Hailstork’s The Bones of Mr. Fortune – featuring Angela Jones-Reus, flute. 

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University of Georgia Wind Ensemble with the Cobb Wind Symphony Program includes “Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band” by Paul Creston performed by 2026 Concerto winner Yun Qu Tan, saxophone and the world premiere of “Jarabe Sinfónico No. 1” by Jose Hernandez, arranged by Gilbert Villagrana. Also featuring  composers Alfred Reed, Frank Perkins, and arrangements of pieces by Billy Joel and Bjork.

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