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.