Daniel Shafer is a visting instructor of undergraduate conducting, and co-teaches graduate conducting students in Repertory Singers. He also serves as the Director of Music at Ashford Memorial Methodist Church in Watkinsville, GA. Before moving to Athens, GA, Daniel earned his M.M. in Choral Conducting from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his B.M.E. from Florida State University.

Gilbert P. Villagrana is currently serving as a Doctoral Conducting Associate for the University of Georgia Bands. Originally from Texas, he earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of North Texas. Recently, he completed his Master of Music in Trumpet Performance at the University of Georgia. Before joining the University of Georgia, Gilbert served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC.