Woodwinds

UGA Woodwinds

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s woodwind department features internationally recognized faculty, attracting talented young musicians from the United States and abroad.

Woodwind students at the Hodgson School enjoy countless opportunities for solo and ensemble performances, including annual concerto competitions. Students have the opportunity to participate in and collaborate with the Hodgson School's numerous small chamber ensembles, orchestras, bands, and choirs. Additionally, student musicians can also gain valuable interactive performance and teaching experience by participating in one of the Hodgson School's numerous educational and community outreach programs.

 

Personnel

Angela Jones-Reus

Professor of Flute

Professor of Flute at the University of Georgia since 2000, Angela Jones-Reus is sought after as a teacher and clinician, receiving invitations in South America and the United States including Rice University, NC School of the Arts and Oberlin Conservatory.  Ms. Jones-Reus teaches at the UGA Study Abroad Program in Italy and…

D. Ray McClellan

Professor of Clarinet, Woodwind Area Chair

Mr. McClellan has been principal clarinetist of The Savannah Orchestra, guest principal clarinetist with the Augusta Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Alexandria Symphony, and the Garden State Philharmonic and has performed with The Ying Quartet, the Nostich Quartet in the Czech Republic.  Mr. McClellan performed recitals at the International…

Reid Messich

Professor of Oboe

Amy Pollard

Professor of Bassoon, Associate Director of Performance

Pollard has performed as a soloist with the University of Georgia Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony as well as with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Chamber Players.  An avid chamber musician, she has performed at venues throughout the United States and also in Ireland, Belgium, and Argentina with such groups as the…

Brandon Quarles

Assistant Professor of Saxophone

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