Tristian Pope is a fourth-year Music Education Major with a Minor in Philosophy. Tristian started his bachelors degree at Georgia State University where he participated in ensembles such as the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, GSU Jazz Band, GSU Commencement Brass Ensemble, and Georgia State Panther Band as a soloist and visual section leader. Tristian has also marched with the Long Island Sunrisers and Atlanta Corps Vets. At the University of Georgia, Tristian has been a part of the Wind Ensemble, Soul Music Ensemble, British Brass Band and the Vice President of the UGA CNAFME Chapter.

Ebony Nicholson (she/they) is a graduate of Monroe Area High School in Monroe, Georgia, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at the University of Georgia as a member of the UGA Horn Studio under Dr. Jean Martin-Williams and Dr. James Naigus. She is a proud member of the UGA Redcoat Band and Sister of Tau Beta Sigma, and volunteers with the Georgia Children’s Chorus. Outside of music, Ebony enjoys crocheting, thrifting, and playing video games with friends.

Jenifer is a sophomore undergraduate Music Education major and Jazz Studies minor. She is a part of the UGA Flute studio and studies with Professor Angela Jones-Reus. Jenifer performs in the School of Music wind bands, with specific experience playing piccolo and flute in Wind Symphony. She also marches in the piccolo section with the Redcoat Marching Band. Jenifer’s passionate about making music education accessible for all and creating a culture of respect, understanding, and excellence within the classroom.

Caleb Paradis is a second-year Viola Performance and Philosophy double major at the University of Georgia. He plays in the UGA Symphony orchestra, various chamber groups, and plays music in his local communities. He plays an active part in both the music school and philosophy department, reaching students through his position in the philosophy club at UGA. He enjoys playing music (naturally), writing, journaling, reading, and discovering new things in the world.

Lily White is a second-year music education major from Lawrenceville, GA. She is a member of the viola studio under Professor Maggie Snyder and performs with the UGA Symphony Orchestra. Lily is a member of the Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME) and the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), and is also a student assistant with UGA String Project. 

Outside of school, she volunteers with middle school orchestra programs. In her free time, she enjoys baking, crafting handmade cards, and reading. 

Mary is a third-year honors student from Athens, Georgia, pursuing studies in Music and Public Relations. She is a member of the percussion studio with  experience in vocals, guitar, drums, piano, saxophone, bass guitar and ukulele. Mary performs across several School of Music groups, including the Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony.

From Marietta, Georgia, Yash Mahadkar is a third-year Honors Music Education Student studying clarinet under Dr. Ray McClellan. Throughout his time at UGA, Yash has been involved with the Wind Ensemble, various chamber ensembles, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Redcoat Marching Band where he currently serves as Drum Major.

Manya Das (she/her) is a second-year undergraduate student at UGA pursuing a double major in AB Music and Business. She grew up in Marietta, GA, and graduated from Campbell High School. She has won awards such as the Woody Herman Jazz Award, John Philip Sousa Award, and the Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence, issued by the US Marines Youth Foundation. In the Summer of 2025, she traveled to Europe with the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony and performed at esteemed venues in Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna.

Emily is a native of Cumming, Georgia, and she is a fourth-year music education major and business minor. She is studying saxophone under Dr. Quarles, and has been a member of the UGA Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, UGA Jazz Ensemble I, Ducks Here We Come Saxophone Quartet, and the Redcoat Marching Band. She has loved getting to travel and make memories with so many incredible students in the Redcoat Band and Hugh Hodgson school of music! She is an active member of cNAFME, GMEA, and is an alumni sister of Sigma Alpha Iota.

Zeb Tate is currently a second year double majoring with an A.B. Music Degree in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, as well as a B.A. Economics Degree in the Terry School of Business. Zeb is in the viola studio, studying with Maggie Snyder. He is a current member of the UGA Symphony Orchestra, additionally playing in UGA chamber groups in the past. Outside of the School of Music, Zeb volunteers at the Baton Rouge Food Bank, and trains with the UGA Jiu-jitsu club. He enjoys reading, hiking, and listening to local music in his free time.