Background
Hodgson, Hugh was born on April 1, 1893 in Athens, Georgia, United States. Son of Joseph Marshall and Isabella (Turner) Hodgson.
Hodgson, Hugh was born on April 1, 1893 in Athens, Georgia, United States. Son of Joseph Marshall and Isabella (Turner) Hodgson.
Bachelor of Science, University Georgia, 1915. Postgraduate, Columbia, Guilman School Organ, 1915. Postgraduate, University Southern California, 1936.
Doctor of Music, Sewanee, 1953.
Concert pianist debut, New York City
organist, director church choirs, Athens & Atlanta, Georgia., from 1914;
director music department, Lucy Cobb Institute, 1925;
founder, head department music, U. Georgia, 1928-1960;
professor emeritus, U. Georgia, from 1960;
chairman division fine arts, U. Georgia, from 1934;
regents' professor, U. Georgia, 1948. Originator weekly art and music appreciation programs in Georgia college centers. Lecturer Agnes Scott College.
Visiting professor Emory University. Visiting professor music Westminster Schools, Atlanta. Visiting recitalist Association American College, 1940-1947.
Performances with Roth Quartet, New York City and Chicago, 1943-1944.
Married Jessie McKee. Children: Edith Frances, Daniel Blake.