Memories from Graduation Convocation 2013

Over one hundred students received their bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music on Thursday, May 9. Taking place in Hodgson Hall of the UGA Performing Arts Center, the graduation convocation ceremony was honored by guest speakers Alan Dorsey, Dean of Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Michael F. Adams, President of the University of Georgia.

UGA students receive their seat assignments prior to the ceremony

Students amass in the HHSOM lobby awaiting the procession

Graduates convene in Hodgson Hall

Dr. Dale Monson, Director of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, delivers opening remarks

Emily Roberts (flute) and Leah Craft (oboe, not pictured) performed the opening musical selection. Other performers included sopranos Addie Hamilton and Megan Gillis (accompanied by Peyson Moss), and Benjamin Rollings, piano (MM Performance)

Dean Dorsey delivered greetings from Franklin College

President Adams just prior to delivering his commencement address

President Adams is named an honorary member of the Redcoat Marching Band!

HHSOM Musicology faculty pose with their students one last time