The 2025 Celebrate New Concord summer outdoor concert series presents Tony Hagood on Tuesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. in Village Park, 2 West Main Street.
Tony Hagood is a celebrated pianist, composer, and educator based in Westerville, Ohio. A 2010 graduate of Capital University with a degree in Music Performance, he has built a dynamic and multifaceted career that spans genres, continents, and performance settings. Internationally, Tony has toured extensively across China, Japan, South Korea, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the Caribbean. Domestically, he performs in a wide range of venues—from intimate jazz clubs to grand concert halls and stadiums—showcasing his versatility and musicianship. Averaging six performances a week, Tony appears regularly as a soloist, leads his own jazz trio and quartet, and collaborates with a diverse array of ensembles.
In addition to performing, Tony is a dedicated educator and arts leader. He curates and directs a long-running concert series at the Columbus Museum of Art, continuing the legacy of his late mentors Mark Flugge and Richard Lopez. He is also a staff pianist, lecturer, and instructor of commercial, jazz, and classical piano at Otterbein University, and serves as sanctuary music director at Hilliard United Methodist Church. As an entrepreneur, he owns Noteworthy Music, a multi-teacher lesson studio, and A Note Above the Rest Entertainment, a music booking company. Tony’s collaborative resume includes performances with Grammy Award winners like Tamika Lawrence, sold-out shows with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Ne-Yo, and appearances alongside artists such as Nas, the Violent Femmes, Rick Ross, and Aubrey Logan. With credits spanning Broadway stars, American Idol finalists, and artists from virtually every major genre, Tony brings passion, artistry, and depth to every performance—leaving a lasting impact on audiences wherever he plays.
All Celebrate New Concord concerts are held at Village Park, 2 West Main Street. Admission is free. Bring your family, friends and your favorite folding chair. Come early and enjoy the New Concord Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Maple and Layton. Rain location for all Celebrate New Concord concerts is the New Concord United Methodist Church (20 E. High Street).
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateNewConcord/. Donations to support Celebrate New Concord can be made by check payable to “Celebrate New Concord” c/o Village Hall, 2 W Main St, New Concord, 43762 or by credit card at the Muskingum County Community Foundation website:
https://www.mccf.org/Community-Foundation/Funds/Details/358/Celebrate-New-Concord-Pass-thru-Fund
About Celebrate New Concord
Celebrate New Concord has reached over 17,000 audience members since its founding in 2001 by the late Muskingum University music professor Dr. William Schlacks. He and his co-director, the late Rod Lang, also of Muskingum University, worked with the Celebrate New Concord committee and village leadership to bring high-quality, family-friendly summer entertainment in an informal environment. Performances feature a variety of musical and other entertainment genres. The concerts are traditionally held on Tuesdays in June, July and August.
Celebrate New Concord is funded entirely through individual and business contributions. Committee members serve as volunteers.