Erie, PA - Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA
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As an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music,
the D’Angelo Department of Music offers large and small performing ensembles, opera,
jazz, chamber and orchestral presentations, special master classes, and performances and
residencies through our Visiting Artists Series.
The dedicated and accomplished faculty of the D’Angelo Department of Music offer the
personalized attention needed to achieve a level of technical mastery required of today’s
professional musicians whether you choose to teach, perform, compose, pursue a career
in music therapy, or continue your study in graduate fields.
D’Angelo Department of Music presents
Sweet
Sounds
on the Hill
2014 - 2015
Mercyhurst University’s exceptional performance and rehearsal spaces include the
exquisite Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, the Dr. Barrett and Catherine Walker
Recital Hall, and the Taylor Little Theatre.
Performance audition requirements for admission to the D’Angelo Department of Music
vary by instrument and program of study. Talent-based scholarships are available.
For more information, contact Krista Lamb, admissions coordinator, at 814-824-2394
or [email protected]
Mission Statement:
501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546
The mission of the D’Angelo Department of Music is to provide an undergraduate
curriculum with comprehensive instruction to students seeking degrees in performance,
composition, music therapy, music education, or a Bachelor of Arts in music. Successful
completion of these degrees will enable music students to take a meaningful place within
their communities, assist them in becoming happy, healthy individuals and life-long
learners in the arts. The department seeks to do this within the context of a liberal arts
university and with a deeply personalized approach to learning.
DECEMBER
CONCERT CHOIR
Sun. Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.
Mary D’Angelo Performing
Arts Center
FACULTY RECITAL SERIES
Ms. Lydia Beasley, soprano
Dr. Sarah Kahl, piano
Thurs. Sept. 18 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
VISITING ARTISTS SERIES
Eric Ewazen, composer
Mon. Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
MASTER CLASS
OCTOBER
Eric Ewazen, composer
Tues. Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
FACULTY RECITAL SERIES
Ms. Robin Hasenpflug, cello
Dr. Nathan Hess, piano
Thurs. Oct. 16 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
CONCERT CHOIR
Early Works
Sun. Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
VISITING ARTISTS SERIES
Mana Quartet
Mon. Oct. 20 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
MASTER CLASS
Mana Quartet
Tues. Oct. 21 at 2 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
FACULTY RECITAL SERIES
Faculty Collage
Thurs. Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
CONCERT
Directed by Dr. Scott Meier
Sat. Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.
Taylor Little Theatre
MERCYHURST
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Directed by
Dr. R. Scott Tomlison
Sun. Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.
Mary D’Angelo Performing
Arts Center
Mon. March 16 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
Musical direction by
Louisa Jonason
MASTER CLASS
Stage direction by
James Bobick
Fri. Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.
Directed by Dr. Scott Meier
NOVEMBER
*SPRING OPERA
Adrian Daurov, cello
Di Wu, piano
WIND ENSEMBLE
CONCERT
FEBRUARY
FACULTY RECITAL SERIES
Dr. Joseph Kneer, violin
Dr. Shirley Yoo, piano
Thurs. Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
TRI-STATE MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Adrian Daurov, cello
Di Wu, piano
Tues. March 17 at 2 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
FACULTY RECITAL SERIES
Madama Butterfly by
Giacomo Puccini
Fri. April 17 at 8 p.m.
Sun. April 19 at 2 p.m.
Mary D’Angelo Performing
Arts Center
FACULTY RECITAL SERIES
Dr. Scott Meier, saxophone
and multi-media
Dr. Allen Zurcher, saxophone
Thurs. March 19 at 8 p.m.
Thurs. April 23 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
Walker Recital Hall
CONCERT CHOIR
MERCYHURST
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Agony & Hope
With soloists and Chamber
Orchestra
Caldara’s Stabat Mater and
Mozart’s Mass in C
Sun. March 29 at 4 p.m.
Mary D’Angelo Performing
Arts Center
Directed by
Dr. R. Scott Tomlison
Thurs. April 24 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
WIND ENSEMBLE
CONCERT
Directed by Dr. R. Scott Meier
Concert Celebration
Directed by Dr. Scott Meier
Sat. April 25 at 4 p.m.
Mary D’Angelo Performing
Arts Center
Sat. Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.
Mary D’Angelo Performing
Arts Center
APRIL
VISITING ARTISTS SERIES
With the Choir of Immanuel
Lutheran Church
Resounding Joy!
Immanuel Lutheran Church
1002 Powell Ave., Erie
SEPTEMBER
MARCH
* For tickets to the Spring Opera, contact the Mary D’Angelo
Performing Arts Center box office, 814-824-3000. All other
events listed are free and open to the public.
VISITING ARTISTS SERIES
Sarah Wolfson, soprano
Renate Rohlfing, piano
Mon. April 27 at 8 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
MASTER CLASS
Sarah Wolfson, soprano
Renate Rohlfing, piano
Tues. April 28 at 2 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall
MAY
JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Directed by Dr. Scott Meier
Fri. May 1 at 8 p.m.
Taylor Little Theatre
COMPOSERS CONCERT
World Premiere Compositions
Directed by, Dr. Albert Glinsky
Sun. May 3 at 2 p.m.
Walker Recital Hall