IN A MUSIC TOWN, TOMORROW'S LEADERS TAKE CENTER STAGE

ATHENS, Ga., June 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:

Nestled in a town known for shaping the sound of modern music, it's perhaps no surprise that the spirit of Athens' iconic music scene lives on at the University of Georgia. From the rise of bands including R.E.M. and the B-52s to today's thriving creative community, Athens has long been a place where collaboration, experimentation and leadership take center stage. 

Now, that legacy is helping inspire the next generation through the GretschMusician Leadership Academy, housed within UGASummer Music Camps at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 

Through this immersive, weeklong experience, high school students explore ...