Decades long experience with a multitude of notable artists -- from his early days as accompanist to iconic vocalists Abbey Lincoln and Cassandra Wilson, on to his years as a member of M-Base Collective innovator Steve Coleman’s group and music director for the late great Kevin Mahogany, up to his current tenure with saxophonist Joe Lovano’s critically acclaimed nonet and Grammy nominated Us Five band -- has proven pianist/composer/arranger James Weidman to be one of the most versatile artists in music today and prepared him well for his steady emergence as an important bandleader in his ow

Melodic, soulful and smooth, Dr. Greg Satterthwaite brings an energy and touch to the piano that has become his signature sound.  As a jazz artist, Satterthwaite brings forth improvisational music that speaks to who he is as a performer and composer. His performances are rooted in his passion to continue to uphold the legacy and rich tradition of jazz music and the pioneers and innovators that created such a phenomenal art form.  

Stage Director Daniel Ellis will join the University of Georgia faculty as an Academic Professional in Opera and Theatre, in a collaborative role with the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies.

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music announces the addition of two new tenure-track faculty members: Greg Satterthwaite and James Weidman will both be Assistant Professors of Jazz Piano and African American Studies. In conjunction with the Institute for African American Studies, these faculty members will teach piano and develop courses and experiences in non-classical music, African American music and performative traditions, among other styles.

Alumnus Brandon Quarles (BMus ’15) will begin his role as Lecturer in Saxophone and Allied Areas in July at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Quarles will co-direct the saxophone studio in applied instruction and chamber music, and teach courses in related areas for the HHSOM.

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music will hold its 2021 Commencement Ceremony in the Arts Quad on Thursday, may 13that 6 pm.

The ceremony will be streamed live via our Facebook page and you can tune-in here.

The program is available here.

Requiem Project Premiere

"Still All My Song Shall Be: A 2020 Requiem," a 30-minute Requiem in 6 movements, composed by six graduate student composers and performed by the UGA Symphony Orchestra, Hodgson Singers, and members of the Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble will premiere tomorrow May 4th at 6 p.m. across our channels.



The Requiem Project was commissioned in summer 2020 by anonymous donors in memory of their friend Peggy Suddreth.

 

ATHFEST EDUCATES ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PROJECT, COLLABORATION

Seven of Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s most talented students perform solos in Hodgson Hall as part of the annual Concerto Competition, which is a longstanding tradition of the Hodgson School. Music students from all areas may compete. Students must learn a concerto, then perform it for a faculty judges panel. This year the Concerto Competition returns virtually in a two-night concert premiere on April 27th and 28th at 7 p.m. via YouTube.