Tony Hagood (he/him) is our Sanctuary Music Director and the pianist for the 9am Traditional and 10:30am Family worship services. He is the pianist for the Chancel Choir, coordinates the music and musicians for both sanctuary services, maintains our instruments, and does many administrative tasks behind the scenes related to the music department at HUMC.
An accomplished pianist and composer hailing from Westerville, Ohio, Tony earned his bachelor’s degree in music performance from Capital University in 2010. With an international presence, Tony has captivated audiences in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and various Caribbean nations.
In the United States, Tony’s musical versatility shines as he performs in diverse settings, from intimate restaurants to grand stadiums. Juggling an impressive array of roles, he leads his own quartet, trio, and duo, and he performs solo around six times a week. Additionally, he manages his concert series at the Columbus Museum of Art and the McConnell Arts Center. Tony serves as a staff pianist, lecturer, and instructor of commercial, jazz, and classical piano at Otterbein University. He accompanies several High School Choirs, heads his music lessons company, Noteworthy Music, and his booking company, A Note Above the Rest Entertainment. You can hear Tony and his various duos and trios regularly around Columbus. Check TonyHagood.com for the most recent date listings.
Tony’s rich performance history includes collaborations with Grammy award winners like Tamika Lawrence, playing for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Ne-Yo at a sold-out Picnic with the Pops concert, playing with platinum-selling Violent Femmes, playing with platinum-selling Nas, playing with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and Byron Stripling’s quintet, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and performing with various renowned artists across genres including Broadway and American Idol finalists. Whether accompanying orchestras, playing with jazz ensembles, or working with cover bands spanning classic rock, country, R&B, and more, Tony Hagood’s musical prowess leaves an indelible mark on every stage he graces.
Tony’s Upcoming Performances
You can find out about Tony’s upcoming concerts and performances on his website.
Here are Tony’s cats, Mixy & Monte, and dog, Sky.
