Sophie Ray (she/her) is a fourth-year clarinetist from Bishop, Georgia, pursuing degrees in B.A. Music and B.S. Biology. She has participated in Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, and the Clarinet Choir at the University of Georgia. She is currently a member of the Redcoat Marching Band and Vice President, Ritual of the women’s music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota. Through the ambassador program, she hopes to spread her love of music to all and to foster the positive environment found in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

Peter Kandra is a third-year Piano Performance Major studying under Dr. Evgeny Rivkin. He is a graduate of the Performing and Visual Arts (now Apex Arts) Magnet Program in Annapolis Maryland, and holds two of its highest accolades in Artistic Commitment and Master of Craft. Peter is passionate about all music, but particularly Germanic and Slavic music. In addition to the piano repertoire, he has a great interest in Opera and conducting, and hopes to pursue a Masters of Music in Orchestral Conducting. Peter currently studies conducting with Maestro Alfonso Piacentini.

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.

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 Vocal Performance and Biology major on the Pre-Dental track from Huntingtown, Maryland. She has been a part of UGA Choral Project, Women’s Glee Club, UGA Opera Scenes, 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 as the Co-Chair of 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. 

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.

Ashley (she/her) is a fourth-year A.B. Music and B.S. Biomedical Physiology major with a Biology minor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is currently applying to medical school and is a member of the UGA Morehead Honors College. Her primary instrument is the viola. She is an active participant in the viola studio, UGA Symphony Orchestra, and Asian Music Ensemble. Outside of music, she enjoys reading, baking, and volunteering abroad through MEDLIFE, where she currently serves as the Mobile Clinics Chair.