Emma Hu (she/her) is a third year Music Therapy major from Zebulon, GA studying in the Clarinet Studio taught by Dr. McClellan. Emma marches with the UGA Redcoat Marching Band in the Bureau of Athens Clarinets and serves on the Uniform Team. She is an active member of UGA’s Iota Zeta chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, where she serves as Recording Secretary for the 2025-2026 school year, and is also a member of the Music Therapy Student Association.

Ian Harding is a third year music student at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. He is pursuing a B.M. in music education as a bass trombonist, alongside a B.A. in music for voice. On top of his studies as a double music major, Ian is actively involved in the musical theatre performance certificate program. During his career at the School of Music, he has participated in many diverse ensembles and performances. These include: Hodgson Singers, Redcoat Marching Band, Trombone Choir, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Men’s Glee Club, and more!

Phoebe Feibus is a second-year B.M. Music Performance student studying voice in Dr. Knight’s studio. A film and television fan, she is also pursuing a Film and Media Scoring Certificate. For her score of the short film After Years, she received an “Award of Excellence in Music” from the Southern Shorts Awards. Phoebe has enjoyed being a part of Women’s Glee Club, Repertory Singers, and Hodgson Singers ensembles as well as being a member of the UGA ACDA chapter.

Aidan Eclavea (he/him), a native of Martinez, GA, is a passionate vocalist, saxophonist, and conductor entering his third year as a double major in BM Music Education and AB Music at the University of Georgia. He currently studies voice with Dr. Amy Petrongelli and saxophone with Dr. Brandon Quarles. Through his studies, he has been a member of the UGA Wind Symphony, the UGA Men’s Glee Club, and the Hodgson Singers. He also currently performs with the Ducks Here We Come Saxophone Quartet and the Chapel Bells Barbershop Quartet.

Hi my name is Zaria Doss and I am a Music Education Major looking to further my understanding of music in order to pass it on to others so that they can know and love music as much as I do. I have been singing since I was about 3 years old and I’ve been playing guitar since I was 13 years old. Over the years I have had exceptional musical experiences that have helped me find my place in the world and I want to help others achieve the same!

Lily Kate Akins (she/her) is a third-year music student originally from Brunswick, Georgia. She is currently pursuing a double major in AB Music and Sociology with a minor in Studio Art (Photography). Lily Kate is a member of the clarinet studio and has participated in many of the school of music’s ensembles, including the UGA Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Redcoat Marching Band, University Chorus, and Clarinet Choir. She is also a member of the school’s Recording Practicum.

Marcus Morris joins the University of Georgia Bands after serving as the Assistant Director of Bands at Dorman High School in South Carolina. During his tenure there, he co-directed the Wind Ensemble and the award-winning Marching Cavaliers. Morris conducted the Symphonic Band and contributed to the instructional staff for the Scholastic World Class Dorman Indoor Percussion.

Edward Kreitman was the founder and Director of the Western Springs School of Talent Education from 1980 - 2024.  Mr. Kreitman received his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University where he studied Suzuki Pedagogy with Doris Preucil and Almita Vamos. In 1986, he studied with Suzuki at the Talent Education Summer School in Matsumoto, Japan.