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Athens, Georgia 30602
706.542.3737
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music in Composition
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance
Bachelor of Music in Music Theory
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Minor in Music
Minor in Jazz Music

The University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the American Music Therapy Association. Home to approximately six hundred students and a faculty of sixty-five, the Hodgson School offers a wide variety of degree programs from baccalaureate through doctoral levels, as well as many opportunities for all UGA students to participate in ensembles and academic classes. Each year the School hosts nearly 350 public performances. As one of the rising national leaders in music schools today, the Hodgson School boasts facilities among the finest in the country. The Performing and Visual Arts Complex—which includes the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, Performing Arts Center, Georgia Art Museum, and Lamar Dodd School of Art—is located on UGA’s East Campus and reflects the university’s long-term commitment to the arts. The Performing Arts Center draws world-class artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Sir James Galway, and Wynton Marsalis, as well as major international orchestras, including a twice-yearly residency of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of Georgia's Hugh Hodgson School of Music has a separate admission process, and while the overall UGA acceptance rate is around 37%, the music school's acceptance rate is not publicly available.

Faculty Info:

Timothy K. Adams, Jr., Rob Akridge, Levon Ambartsumian, Rebecca Atkins, Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva, Daniel Bara, Brett Bawcum, Daniel Bolshoy, Gregory Broughton, Frederick Burchinal, Veronique Burchinal, J.D. Burnett, Joshua Bynum, Mark Cedel, Adrian P. Childs, John Coble, Brandon Craswell, David D'Angelo, Damon Denton, Alison Farley, Stephen Fischer, Connie Frigo, David Fung, Emily Gertsch, Naomi Graber, Paul Griffith, David Haas, Michael Hadary, Ellyn Hamm, Monica Hargrave, Jaclyn Hartenberger, Michael Heald, Tom Hiel, Grace Huang, Cynthia Johnston Turner, Angela Jones-Reus, Kristin Jutras, Roy Kennedy, Jean Kidula, Elizabeth Knight, Emily Koh, Peter Van Zandt Lane, Dickie Lee, Roy Legette, William Marlow, Jean Martin-Williams, Milton Masciadri, D. Ray McClellan, Reid Messich, Mark Mobley, James Naigus, Amy Pollard, Rumya Putcha, Ellen Ritchey, Evgeny Rivkin, Michael C. Robinson, Johanna Royo, Dwight Satterwhite,Anatoly Sheludyakov, Matthew Shipes, Philip Smith, Maggie Snyder, David Starkweather, Liza Stepanova, Skip Taylor, Martha Thomas, Stephanie Tingler, Kimberly Toscano Adams, Stephen Valdez, Brian Wesolowski, Kathryn Wright.

The Lysander Piano Trio Reveals James Kim As New Cellist
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2025

The Lysander Piano Trio has announced that James Kim has been appointed as the ensemble's new cellist; Kim succeeds Michael Katz and joins original members violinist Itamar Zorman and pianist Liza Stepanova.

Peter Jutras Named Dean Of University Of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Peter Jutras, PhD and director of Hugh Hodgson School of Music, is named the new dean of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

BWW Interview: Tony & Grammy Winner Anaïs Mitchell Talks New Self-Titled Album, 'Hadestown' and More
by Kevin Pollack - February 24, 2022

As funny as it may sound, Anaïs Mitchell has spent the past 15 years in some kind of hell. Ok, not actual hell, but the multi-faceted world of Hadestown, a musical project she began in Vermont in 2006 that has grown into a Tony-and Grammy-award-winning Broadway phenomenon with touring editions now delighting audiences as far away as South Korea.

Anaïs Mitchell Releases New Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - January 28, 2022

Tony- and Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell (Hadestown, Bonny Light Horseman, Big Red Machine) has released her first solo album in over a decade - Anaïs Mitchell. Mitchell’s self-titled album was produced by Josh Kaufman. Listen to the album now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Anaïs Mitchell Shares New Track 'On Your Way (Felix Song)'
by Michael Major - January 12, 2022

Ahead of the release of her new solo album later this month, Tony- and Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell (Hadestown) has shared another track titled “On Your Way (Felix Song)”. Mitchell previously shared “Bright Star” and “Brooklyn Bridge” off the new album. Watch Mitchell perform the song now!

Anaïs Mitchell Releases New Single 'Brooklyn Bridge'
by Michael Major - December 02, 2021

Anaïs Mitchell has released a new single from her upcoming self-titled album. Mitchell is a Tony® and Grammy®-award-winning creator of the Broadway musical Hadestown for which she wrote the book, music and lyrics. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out her upcoming tour dates.

Anaïs Mitchell Releases New Single 'Bright Star'; Announces New Solo Album & US Tour
by Michael Major - October 27, 2021

'Hadestown' Tony- and Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell has announced her first solo record in over a decade. Mitchell has also shared the album’s stunning first single, “Bright Star'. Upon the release of the new self-titled album, Mitchell will embark on a new US tour. Watch the music video for the new single now!

University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra Will Perform a Socially Distanced, Masked Concert
by Stephi Wild - September 29, 2020

Members of the University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra (UGASO) will perform a socially distanced concert on the Hodgson Hall stage Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. The concert will be live-streamed on the Hugh Hodgson School of Music website.

Seven New Works and More In Development from Guerilla Opera Composers
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020

The Coronavirus emergency left the landscape for the arts gloomy, but Guerilla Opera's thirteenth season had successes which propelled the company into a new era of female leadership and artistry. Guerilla Opera's composers are equally winning. With seven works in development, many smaller projects, and new digital programming, the company's fans and supporters have a lot to look forward to in future seasons.

Guerilla Opera Receives Commissioning Grant For Female Composers Award For Composer Emily Koh
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2020

On July 16, 2020 OPERA America announced that Guerilla Opera received an award from OPERA America's Opera Grants for Female Composers: Commissioning Grants program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation for composer Emily Koh. This award is to directly commission the creation and support the premiere of her first evening length opera, HER:alive|un|dead: a media opera.

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