Dr. Lauren Hodges is Associate Professor of Viola at the University of Florida. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the University of Florida is a comprehensive research university, ranked public university #5 in the US by the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges. 

UF School of Music offers a variety of degree tracks including a very popular dual degree program for undergraduates and Masters and Doctoral programs at the graduate level. Ask me about out funded graduate string quartet assistantship!

Follow the Viola Gators on social media or contact me via email. I offer one free trial lesson to prospective students, in person or via Zoom.

The University of Florida hosts an annual Viola Day event including a Florida All-State workshop for strings students in grades 7-12 (violin, viola, cello and bass). Other activities include masterclasses with faculty and guest artists, an instrument exhibit,  technique class, viola choir, and a guest artist concert. Viola Day is for all violists:  students, professionals, teachers, amateurs and enthusiasts.  Join  us to gather, learn from each other, and hear wonderful viola music!

Guest Artists:
2017      Rudolf Haken, University of Illinois
2019      Kate Lewis, Illinois State University
2020     Milan Milisavljević, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Mannes School of Music
2021      Jodi Levitz, University of Miami
2022      Elias Goldstein, University of Delaware
2023      David Rose, SUNY Fredonia
2024      Jordan Bak, NC School of the Arts
I am on the faculty of the MasterWorks Music Festival held at Campbellsville University in Kentucky during summer 2024.  Students receive private lessons and participate in masterclasses, chamber music, and weekly orchestral concerts while also developing spiritually with bible studies, devotionals and Christian worship as part of the curriculum.

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