The University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music invites the community to an evening of musical exploration and storytelling on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted in the UGA Performing Arts Center’s Ramsey Concert Hall, the first installment of this year’s Faculty Artist Series features dynamic performances by Jay Ivey (baritone) and Andrew Voelker (piano). The concert is completely free to attend and will be immediately followed by a reception and meet-and-greet with the artists.

About the Program

Centered around the evocative theme of "wandering," the evening's repertoire traverses a diverse musical landscape of quests, journeys, and wayfaring. The program fluidly blends classical masterpieces with theatrical favorites. Highlights of the performance include:

• Gustav Mahler’s sweeping song cycle, Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)
• Selections inspired by the tales of Don Quixote
• Classic pieces from the beloved musical Man of La Mancha
• Let Us Garlands Bring by Finzi with text by Shakespeare

About the Artists

Jay Ivey, Baritone Jay Ivey is an Assistant Professor of Voice specializing in musical theatre and contemporary commercial styles. Known for a commitment to immediate, stylistically informed storytelling, his versatile career spans demanding operatic roles (Don Giovanni, Gianni Schicchi, Rigoletto) and expansive concert work at venues including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. Ivey is also an active composer, arranger, published scholar, and a popular creator on TikTok (@jiveysings), where he shares his dual identity as a singer and pianist with a global audience.

Andrew Voelker, Piano A member of the UGA faculty as Vocal Coach and Music Director of Opera Theatre, Andrew Voelker is an in-demand vocal coach, collaborative pianist, and conductor specializing in art song, opera, and contemporary score analysis. Following recent debuts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Voelker brings a spirit of innovation and collaboration to Athens. Their extensive background includes serving as music director of the award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble at SUNY Potsdam and coaching major productions at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, Opera in the Ozarks, and the Aspen Opera Center.

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Mozart began composing the Requiem in D Minor, K. 626, in Vienna in 1791 but left the work unfinished when he died that December. Completed by his contemporaries, the piece is widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of the Western cultural tradition. More than 300 student performers will take part in this concert.

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Purchase tickets for the Mozart Requiem on 4/22

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One of the most unique pieces in the wind band repertoire, featuring powerful brass moments, amplified piano, and percussionists who are responsible for more than 40 instruments. This monumental work is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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New this year: The Franklin Fine and Performing Arts units are offering "Arts Samplers" throughout the year. These new, curated packages are a way for you to support Music as well as explore what Franklin offers in Music and Theatre while saving 25% on all three. Each Dance performance this year is offered in one of these three packages. Click below to purchase the "Spotlight Sampler" and save. 

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with Anne Slovin, soprano

Mahler, perhaps the greatest symphonist of all time, charms the listener with his “smallest” symphony. The text presents a child’s vision of heaven.

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VILIN CONCERTI BY VIVALDI AND BACH

This stunning collection of concerti by Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Sebastian Bach features UGA violin students as soloists.

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As unique as any other composer, Bruckner’s concept of orchestral colors and sound is reminiscent of the mighty pipe organ, Bruckner’s primary instrument.  Melodically rich, it is a masterpiece of orchestration.

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This is a  collaborative concert with the UGA Department of Dance. Each work performed by the Wind Symphony, conducted by Jack A. Eaddy Jr., will feature a corresponding ensemble from the Department of Dance, creating a fully integrated performance experience.

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Fine Arts Theatre | 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA

by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

Secret letters. Hidden hearts. The ultimate Valentine’s rom-com. Léontine has sworn off romance, but an anonymous suitor is winning her heart. The twist? He’s her best friend! With lighthearted 18th-century melodies, Joseph Bologne’s Classical-era comedy of errors celebrates the joy of love.

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New this year: The Franklin Fine and Performing Arts units are offering "Arts Samplers" throughout the year. These new, curated packages are a way for you to support Music as well as explore what Franklin offers in Music and Theatre while saving 25% on all three. Each Dance performance this year is offered in one of these three packages. Click below to purchase the "Spotlight Sampler" and save. 

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The soloists performing in this concert are selected after advancing through a rigorous competition process judged by faculty within the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. These winners are selected near the end of the fall semester and are announced in December.

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Click below to purchase individual tickets, create your own "Pick Five" package that can also include Dance and Theatre, or purchase the entire season of Music performances. 

New this year: The Franklin Fine and Performing Arts units are offering "Arts Samplers" throughout the year. These new, curated packages are a way for you to support Music as well as explore what Franklin offers in Music and Theatre while saving 25% on all three. Each Dance performance this year is offered in one of these three packages. Click below to purchase the "Spotlight Sampler" and save. 

Don't forget to select your preferred performance for events with multiple performance dates. A $3 processing fee will be applied to each transaction.

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Purchase tickets for the Concerto Competition Winners on 1/28

Savings Packages:

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