When applicable, our guest artists will present master classes across the region in conjunction with their performances in Erie.
Opportunities will be available beginning in 2021 once we are able to return to live concerts and events.
Contact Executive Director Steve Weiser at 814.455.1375 or sweiser@eriephil.org to learn more!
2019-20
Award-winning trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden worked with regional trumpet students at the Hirt Auditorium in the Blasco Library on tuesday, March 3.
6-time Grammy-winner Edgar Meyer worked with and performed for local bass students from SUNY-Fredonia, Carnegie Mellon and the Cleveland Institute of Music on Thursday, November 14.
2018-19
Broadway superstar Lisa Vroman worked with students from both J.S Wilson Middle School and McDowell High School on Thursday, March 22
Violinist Simone Porter worked with violin students from Edinboro University, SUNY Fredonia and the erie Junior Philharmonic on Thursday, March 7 at Edinboro University
trumpeter Byron Stripling worked with the Mcdowell High school Jazz band on October 26 as part of his concert with the philharmonic on october 27
2017-18
Renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein worked with 4 amazing local pianists on Wednesday, April 4, as part of our season finale week celebration.
Erie Philharmonic Chorus Director Thomas Brooks worked with students from Fort LeBoeuf High School on Wednesday, December 6.
Renowned Broadway singer Lisa Vroman presented a master class at the Blasco Library for two fabulous local singers on Thursday, September 21.
2016-17
The legendary pianist Emanuel Ax presented a master class for local piano students at Mercyhurst University on Thursday, March 9th, 2017, as part of his residency here in Erie.
Principal Flute of the Met Opera Demarre McGill presented a master class for local college students at Edinboro University on Friday, November 11th, 2016.
Concertmaster Ken Johnston presented a master class for local college students at Mercyhurst University on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016.
2015-16
Pianist Inna Faliks presented a master class for local college and high school students at Mercyhurst University on Friday, February 5th, 2016.
Michael Redding and Jasmine Muhammad presented a master class for McKinley and JoAnna Connell Elementary Schools on Friday, February 5th 2016.
