Yalonda Wright of Milledgeville, Georgia lives for musical moments. The moments when musicians are in a group setting, playing well and harmonizing.  She thought performing was her future, but volunteering and leadership opportunities have spotlighted a new path to the young star.  “Having the chance to be that leader for somebody in music: helping them develop, seeing them grow and watching them amazed at the final product and themselves for doing it led me to this,” Wright said...

Michael Kobito, '22, received more than his Master's in Music Education in May. The Georgia College graduate was also named Georgia’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. “Being a student again has helped me be a better teacher, in the sense I'm taking ideas from my professors that I enjoy and sharing them with my students,” Kobito said. “I know the other teachers of the year for the state are incredible, so I'm just proud to stand next to them and be in this profession with them.” Currently,...

Torrianna Harris, a Forsyth, Georgia, native and music major discovered the Georgia College difference.  “What I like most about this university is the freedom to be creative and expressive,” she said. “There are no limitations on how you should act or what you should be like.” Having access to a variety of classes, workshops and discussions has allowed her to learn about different people, cultures and perspectives. She’s also learned to think independently. “Because of this experience,...