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… “Dracula,” “White Christmas,” “Anna Karenina,” and “Amour”—Errico has long been celebrated by audiences and critics alike for her live concert and cabaret performances, as well as her award-winning recordings, including “Sondheim Sublime” (“the best all-Sondheim album ever recorded” – The Wall Street Journal). Her history with Sondheim began when he selected her to star as Dot in “Sunday in the Park with George” at The Kennedy Center. She has since co-starred as Clara in “Passion” at Classic…
… Mercyhurst Dancers defy, embrace gravity in November production Monday, October 24, 2022 Featuring a mixed repertoire of classical and contemporary works, the Mercyhurst Dancers present “Grace and Gravity” at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Nov. 11-20. From an effervescent display of musical prowess to a world premiere, the concert features two faculty-choreographed dances, one restaging of a classical repertoire, and three pieces by guest choreographer Sidra Bell. In all, the…
… MIAC Welcomes Award-Winning Soweto Gospel Choir on Oct. 7 Friday, September 05, 2025 Image The multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR returns to North America with its concert entitled “PEACE,” a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and some classics like “Man in the Mirror” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard…
… MIAC Live: Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes Thursday, April 10, 2025 • 7:30 pm Where: Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center Patti LuPone is a three-time Tony Award winner for her performances as Joanne in Marianne Elliott’s award-winning production of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical “Company,” Madame Rose in the most recent Broadway revival of the Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents classic “Gypsy,” and the title role in the original Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd…
… D'Angelo 34 EMAIL: cnelson2@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2394 About Chelsea Nelson Degrees: M.M., Horn Performance, Northwestern University B.M., Horn Performance, Eastman School of Music Courses Taught: MUS 172/272/372/472: French Horn Interests and Professional Activity: Chelsea Nelson is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania. She is happily returning to Erie after a decade of pursuing a music career performing and teaching in several major cities in the United States. Her first entry into…
… Jonathan Nolan Adjunct Instructor of Guitar Contact Information OFFICE: D'Angelo 34 EMAIL: jnolan@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2394 About Jonathan Nolan Degrees: M.S., Special Education, Mercyhurst University B.M., Music Education, Mercyhurst University Courses Taught: MUS 174/274/374/474 Guitar Interests and Professional Activity: Masters in Special Education. Along with his passion for classical guitar, Jonathan has played across the country playing Irish folk music, rock, jazz, and…
… Matthew Christensen Ballet Instructor Contact Information EMAIL: mchristensen@mercyhurst.edu Matthew Christensen, from Salt Lake City, UT, began his training at 17 with former Ballet West dancer Gary Horton, and continued at the Ballet West Conservatory and the University of Utah, where he was the recipient of the Willam F. Christensen scholarship, majoring in ballet performance. He attended summer programs on full scholarship at Ballet West, LA Classical Ballet, and Boston Ballet. Two of his…
… Tenor Blake Michaux headlines Guest Artist Recital at Mercyhurst Thursday, March 02, 2023 Mercyhurst University welcomes classically trained tenor Blake Michaux to its Guest Artist Recital on Saturday, March 18, at 3 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall. The free public performance will also be livestreamed . Michaux, born and raised in Connellsville, began cultivating his voice during elementary school when, at age 11, he was invited to accompany a local dance company to Sydney, Australia, to sing in…
… actor) and Michael Bacon (celebrated as an Emmy-winning composer) but the differences too. The two siblings may be bound together by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, but they've grown into sharp songwriters and cinematic storytellers with their own distinct approaches. “Ballad Of The Brothers” marks the continuation of a musical partnership that began long ago in Philadelphia, where the Bacons were raised on a soundtrack of 1970s singer/songwriters, Philly soul bands,…
… Waves of the Past, Leaders of the Future program, for which students spend three weeks sailing aboard the Niagara while taking classes in English or History. She also serves as advisor to Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. About Alethea Gaarden Education B.A., Mercyhurst University, 2014 M.A., Ohio University, 201 Teaching Interests Professional and Technical Writing Maritime Narratives Detective Fiction Courses Taught COMP 120: Research and Writing ENG 140: Western…