Originally from Seneca, South Carolina, Trey Heaton (He/Him) is a third-year trombonist studying music performance at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. At the Hodgson School, Trey is an active member of the University of Georgia Wind Bands, Trombone Choir, Hodgson Trombone Ensemble, as well as the Recoat Marching Band where he serves as the trombone section leader. Trey’s performance experience includes regular appearances with University and community ensembles, as well as being named a semi-finalist in the 2022 Southeast Trombone Symposium’s S.E.

Originally from Carrollton, GA, Gracie is a fourth-year horn student pursuing a Music major and a Biology minor. She is in the Honors Program, and she is currently on the pre-dental track. Gracie is a member of the Horn Studio and has been involved in several ensembles at UGA, including the Wind Ensemble and the Symphony Orchestra. She also plays mellophone in the Redcoat Band. Outside of the HHSOM, Gracie enjoys leading worship at Graystone Church in Athens and volunteering as a dental assistant at Mercy Health Center.

Olivia Durrence is a third-year student from Buford, GA, and is studying music education. She is a member of the cello studio, along with being a member of the UGA Symphony Orchestra. She is also a lead teacher in the UGA String Project, which helps to provide string music education to elementary-age students in the Athens area. Additionally, she is the president of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) chapter at UGA. In addition to music education, Olivia is also minoring in Educational Psycology and is getting an ESOL certification.

Sarah is currently a third-year double majoring in Vocal Performance and Biological Engineering from Huntingtown, Maryland. She has been a part of UGA Choral Project, Women’s Glee Club, and is currently a member of Hodgson Singers and Dr. Knight’s Studio. She has been a finalist for the Southeastern NATS competition and the Georgia NATS competition. Sarah currently serves as the Music Director of UGA Noteworthy which a treble a cappella group on campus. She is also a part of the leadership board for UGA Hillel where she serves on the Tzedeck Committee.

Peter (he/him/his) is a native of Duluth, Georgia, and is currently studying Music Education at the University of Georgia where he has the privilege of studying with horn professors Dr. Jean Martin-Williams and Dr. James Naigus. He completed his high school education at Duluth High School in 2022, where he played in the Gwinnett Youth Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. In addition to the horn, Peter enjoys playing piano and singing in choirs. 

Gianna DiMuzio (she/her) is a third year Music Composition major with a certificate in Film and Media Scoring and Music Business. She plays violin in the University of Georgia Symphony, and is involved in Dr. Heald’s violin studio and the Student Composer Association. She works with student filmmakers through UGA Industry.

Isabel is a fourth year Music Therapy major at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. She has participated in various ensembles throughout her time at UGA, including the University of Georgia Redcoat Band, Wind Symphony, and the University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, Isabel is the secretary of the Music Therapy Student Association. She is passionate about making the HHSOM a friendly and welcoming environment for prospective students!

Ava Bogarde is a second-year Choral Music Education major from Cumming, Georgia. She has been a part of the Women's Glee Club, and Repertory Singers, and is now a member of the Hodgson Singers, Dr. Broughton’s studio, and CNAFME. Outside of the school of music, Ava enjoys being a staff singer at Athens First United Methodist Church, interning at Georgia Children's Choir, and being a part of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. When Ava is not busy studying music, she enjoys playing the guitar, hiking, and being outdoors.

Surya is a fourth-year AB music and interdisciplinary studies major from Madison, Wisconsin. She is a violinist involved in the UGA Symphony Orchestra and chamber music at UGA. Her specific interest is in the intersection between music and anthropology, especially through the lens of musicology and ethnomusicology.

Bella Cabrel-Watson (she/her) is a fourth-year flutist from Marietta, GA pursuing a degree in Music Education. As well as an honors student, she is an ILA Fellow within the Terry College of Business, earning a certificate in Personal and Organizational Leadership. Throughout the School of Music, you can find Bella performing with the UGA Wind Symphony, actively engaging with the UGA Flute Studio, and directing the members of the Redcoat Marching Band as Piccolo Section Leader and Derbies Captain.