Community College of Philadelphia announces this year’s Artist in Residence: Tommy Tangie

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Sept. 18, 2026

Contact:
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A New Jersey native, Tangie has performed across the U.S. and Europe, including major festivals, nightlife venues and private events

PHILADELPHIA – Community College of Philadelphia is proud to announce Tommy Tangie as the 2026-27 Artist in Residence. The year-long residency is a public facing art initiative engaging students and the wider community through experiential learning. The program is in collaboration with the College’s Music Department and Spring Garden Records, the College’s record label.

Tangis is a trumpet player, DJ and recording artist with more than 25 years of experience delivering dynamic performances and blending creative DJ mixes with vibrant, improvised trumpet solos and an island-inspired sound. His debut events as Artist in Residence will include a residency launch concert at 5 p.m. Oct. 13 in CCP’s Library and Learning Commons and a professional DJ discussion at noon Nov. 16 in CCP’s Bonnell Building Lobby.

“I’m honored to welcome Tommy Tangie to our CCP community as this year’s Artist in Residence,” said Paul Geissinger, director of Spring Garden Records and chair of the College’s Music Department. “Tommy’s musical experience reaches across genres to create something truly unique, and he has worked across diverse areas of the industry. I’m thrilled that our students have the opportunity to learn from Tommy as they grow their own talents as musicians.”

A New Jersey native and graduate of the University of the Arts, Tangie has performed across the U.S. and Europe, including major festivals, nightlife venues and private events. Tangie’s work spans house, dance, lounge, hip-hop, and electronic music, creating a truly unique hybrid experience.

"I’m excited to work with the staff and students at CCP, and I’m looking forward to recording some new music for the community,” Tangie said.

As part of the Artist in Residence program, Tangie will participate in guest lectures, performances, masterclasses and panel discussions. Additionally, the Artist in Residence has the opportunity to create an album under the Spring Garden Records label while encouraging aspiring artists at the College. Recordings for the project will take place at CCP’s recording studio, with students and other artists in attendance. The residency runs through June 30, 2027.

Tangie is the College’s fifth Artist in Residence, following last year’s resident artist, Mikel Patrick Avery.

To learn more about Community College of Philadelphia’s Artist in Residence program, visit springgardenrecords.com.

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About Community College of Philadelphia 

Community College of Philadelphia is the largest public institution of higher education in the City of Philadelphia. With an open admissions policy, the College serves all who may benefit – regardless of age, income, or ability. For more than 60 years, the College has lived up to its mission and goals by providing educational access for over 750,000 Philadelphians, setting families, businesses and neighborhoods on the path of shared prosperity and opportunity. For information on the College's degree and certificate programs, workforce development strategies, and community engagement initiatives, visit ccp.edu and follow us on social media @CCPedu.

About Spring Garden Records
Spring Garden Records is the official record label of the Community College of Philadelphia, providing a platform for the release of diverse genres of music created by students, alumni, members of the College community, and other Philadelphia artists: Philly's Music Hub. Spring Garden Records is operated under the Division of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement and the Music Department at Community College of Philadelphia. Experiential learning for students in the arts is a key component of the label’s operation, as we highlight the talents, experiences and skills uniquely characteristic to the Community College of Philadelphia students and citizens of the city.