Professor, Director of Choral Activities

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The choral area ( https://music.uga.edu/choirs) is home to seven ensembles serving the university and Athens community and a robust and competitive graduate choral conducting program (MM and DMA). Singers, graduate conducting students, and faculty benet from a supportive creative environment, interaction with noteworthy guest artists and ensembles, excellent facilities, and regular opportunities to collaborate with instrumentalists.

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music ( www.music.uga.edu) is among the leading schools of music in the region and nationally. Home to approximately six hundred students and a faculty of sixty-ve, the Hodgson School includes comprehensive programs, with degrees at the undergraduate level through the master's and doctorate. Our celebrated faculty, outstanding facilities, and talented students build a supportive and rich environment for artistic and scholarly growth. Each year the School hosts nearly 350 public performances. Graduates from our programs have been internationally successful in their chosen elds.

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Applications will be reviewed beginning October 10, 2026 and until the position is lled. Apply online, providing the following:

Questions about the application process can be directed to Susan McClure, Assistant to the Director, at Susan.McClure@uga.edu or 706-542-2701. Questions about the position can be directed to Amy Pollard at amypollard@uga.edu.

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