Lillie Sims is a fourth-year Choral Music Education major from Lawrenceville, GA, and she is honored to represent the Hugh Hodgson School of Music as a student ambassador. She is a soprano studying in Dr. Gregory Broughton’s studio. Her choral involvement at UGA includes Georgia Treble Choir, Repertory Singers, Hodgson Singers, Choral Project, and the African American Choral Ensemble. She is also actively involved in GMEA, CNAfME, and ACDA. Lillie currently serves as the President of UGACDA, and she previously served as the PR Chair.

Maggie Quesenberry is a fourth-year clarinetist from Evans, Georgia pursuing a degree in music education. She is currently a member of the Redcoat Band, serves on the Uniform Team, and is a sister of the women’s music fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar and singing, as well as writing her own songs. Maggie is very excited to welcome new faces to HHSOM!

Shelby (she/her) is a 2nd year Music Therapy major from Dallas, Ga. She is studying voice under Michael Hadary and is an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota and MTSA. Outside of the music school, she is heavily involved with Athens church as a volunteer small group leader for 6th grade girls and student ministry worship leader. Shelby hopes to be a welcoming, comforting, and encouraging face for those applying to HHSOM who may come from various musical backgrounds.

Jorjana is a second year Music Education major here at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. She is a member of the Percussion Studio, and you can find her playing in multiple ensembles across the SOM, including the UGA Percussion Ensemble and Symphonic Band. She is a member of the Athens Percussion Outreach Program where she volunteers her time to teach basic percussion to students in the Athens-Clarke County Area. Outside of music, Jorjana serves as a Dawg Camp counselor assisting first year students in their transition into college.

Chloe James is a second-year B.M. Music Education student specializing in violin under the guidance of Dr. Heald. In addition to her major, she is pursuing a minor in Women’s Studies, seeking to promote feminism, inclusion, and empowerment within the musical world, through future higher education and research. Chloe has loved being part of the UGA Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Singers, and the UGA Philharmonic Orchestra, all of which have fueled her passion for music education.

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!