James Weidman performs solo/duo piano concert and launches Belong Series

James Weidman will be featured in a solo/duo piano recital featuring special guests Gregory Broughton and David D’Angelo on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:30 in Ramsey Hall. The musical selections will include Weidman’s compositions along with music by jazz composers John Lewis and John Coltrane. Also included are selections by American Songbook Composers, Irving Berlin and Jule Styne. Gregory Broughton will sing James’ composition, “I’m Telling You, Now” David D’Angelo will perform James’ composition, “Soulmates.” This concert will kick off our Spotlight on the Arts events, as well as our Belong Series!

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music values music and music-making in all cultures and honors the diversity inherent in music in Athens, the state of Georgia, and around the world.

The Belong Series (#HughBelong) celebrates our commitment to:

- A greater emphasis on the study and performance of works by underrepresented composers, including composers of color, composers of non-Western nationalities, female composers, living composers, LGBTQ composers, and other underrepresented groups

- A greater emphasis on the study and performance of works that are not classical or Western European in their traditions and origins, including world musics, jazz, folk, popular, and commercial styles, as well as works that re-imagine the traditional concert experience

- Encouragement and promotion of concerts that program inclusive repertoire