Concerts and Events

Please check this page regularly for updates. Free events will be livestreamed (see links below); ticketed events will not be livestreamed.

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The D’Angelo Department of Music offers performances through its Faculty Recital Series, the Roche Guest Artist Series, student Senior Recitals, and our large ensembles such as the Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Christopher Petit; the Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Ensemble, both conducted by Dr. Scott Meier; and the Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Gary Viebranz, featuring D’Angelo students and advanced community musicians. In addition, many chamber groups—including brass, saxophone, clarinet, flute, voice, piano, and strings—perform in our Small Ensembles Concert held each semester.

Any questions can be directed to dangelomusic@mercyhurst.edu or our Music Office at 814-824-2394.

*Concert ticket prices are as follows: $8.50 for adults, and $5 for Mercyhurst students, employees, and 12 and under. Each ticket purchase is subject to a $1.50 service fee. 

Fall 2024 Concerts

    Sunday, October 6, 4 p.m.
    Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center

    Directed by Dr. Scott Meier.

    Ticketed event:
    Adults: $8.50 | MU Students, Employees, as well as Children 12 & Under: $5
    Each ticket is subject to a $1.50 service fee.

    Monday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m.
    Walker Recital Hall 

    Event made possible by the generosity of the Terry and Margaret M. Roche family.

    Free and open to the public, livestreamed.

    Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
    Walker Recital Hall

    Event made possible by the generosity of the Terry and Margaret M. Roche Family.

    Free and open to the public.

    Sunday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.
    Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center

    Directed by Dr. Gary Viebranz.

    Ticketed event:
    Adults: $8.50 | MU Students, Employees, as well as Children 12 & Under: $5
    Each ticket is subject to a $1.50 service fee.

    Sunday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m.
    Walker Recital Hall

    Free and open to the public, livestreamed.

    Wednesday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
    Walker Recital Hall

    Free and open to the public, livestreamed.

    Sunday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m.
    Walker Recital Hall

    Free and open to the public, livestreamed.

    Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. | Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
    Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center

    'Tis the Season is a collaboration of the D’Angelo Jazz Ensemble, Dr. Scott Meier, Director, and the Mercyhurst Dance Department, Noelle Partusch, Chair.

    ‘Tis the season for trumpets, tutus, sugar plums, and saxophones! Let the Mercyhurst Dancers and Jazz Ensemble put you in the holiday spirit with a concert of music and movement. Swing into the holidays with the Jazz Ensemble’s big band collection of seasonal tunes. The Mercyhurst Dancers will also present “The Nutcracker Suite.” Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless seasonal classic, this beloved ballet is a feast for the eyes. ‘Tis the Season is perfect for the whole family.

    Ticketed event:
    Adults: $15 | Seniors: $10 | Non-Mercyhurst Students: $7.50 | Youth: $5 | Mercyhurst Students: $5
    Each order is subject to a $1.50 per ticket processing fee, regardless of purchase or payment method.

    Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 to 4 p.m.
    Christ the King Chapel

    Lessons and carols directed by Dr. Christopher Petit.

    Donations accepted at the Chapel door.

    Sunday, Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m.
    Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center

    Holiday Concert Celebration
    Directed by Dr. Scott Meier and Dr. Gary Viebranz.

    Ticketed event:
    Adults: $8.50 | MU Students, Employees, as well as Children 12 & Under: $5
    Each ticket is subject to a $1.50 service fee.

D'Angelo's Dynamic Performances

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  • Roche Guest Artists Series

    This season celebrates more than three decades of the Roche Guest Artist Series, made possible through the generosity of the Terry and Margaret M. Roche Family. Since its founding in 1988, the Roche Guest Artist Series has presented in our exceptional performance space, the Dr. Barrett and Catherine Walker Recital Hall, providing the greater Erie community free access to a unique mix of artists performing contemporary, jazz, renaissance, baroque, renaissance, and world music.

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  • Support Our Student Artists

    Students practice their craft in a variety of large and small music ensembles, opera performances, masterclasses and workshops, and Senior Recitals. 

    a female student sings to a male student in the opera "Rigoletto"
  • Faculty Recital Series

    The talented faculty in the D'Angelo Department of Music showcase their expertise through the D'Angelo Faculty Recital Series. 

    female and male professors play saxophones on stage