Hoggard Named Middetown’s Music Ambassador
Olivia Drake
Wesleyan vibraphonist and composer Jay Hoggard was named the Music Ambassador for the City of Middletown on Aug. 31 at the Mayor’s Office. In addition to being recognized for his valuable artistic and creative contributions, the Music Ambassadors’ music becomes the featured ‘music on hold’ for all City of Middletown phones.
Hoggard, who is a member of the Class of 1976, is an adjunct professor of music and adjunct professor of African American studies.
City of Middletown Mayor Dan Drew also proclaimed that August 31 is Jay Hoggard Day.
Read more in The Middletown Press.
The Music Ambassadors’ program is sponsored by the Middletown Commission on the Arts/City Arts & Culture Office. Learn more about Jay Hoggard on his website.
Mike Mavredakis
Editorial Staff
Ziba Kashef