Burleigh Spirituals Festival Schedule | Download Schedule PDF
All Events are FREE and at Mercyhurst University
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Opening Plenary Concert/Chat
Wednesday, March 25th, 7:30 pm
Christ the King ChapelPerformances and fireside-style conversation with Burleigh Festival Honoree Dr. Jean E. Snyder, Burleigh scholar Dr. Louise Toppin, and WQLN 91.3’s Brian Hannah.
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Gala Concert
Saturday, March 28th, 7:00 pm
D’Angelo Performing Arts CenterGala Artists Dr. Louise Toppin & Dr. Damien Sneed, Members of the 105 Voices of History National HBCU Choir, Mercyhurst University Choir, Patrick Dailey, Griot & Gary Mitchell, Pianist
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Documenting the Arts and Culture
Thursday, March 26th, 1:30 pm
Walker Recital HallJoin film maker, Michael Berlin, for an interesting exploration of preserving past and current events in the arts and culture.
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Community Music Workshop
Thursday, March 26th, 5:00-6:45 pm
Walker Recital HallSinging Burleigh in Sacred Spaces of the Community with Dr. Damien Sneed, Patrick Dailey, and Gary Mitchell Jr.
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H.T. Burleigh Documentary Premiere
Thursday, March 26th, 7:00 pm
Walker Recital HallJoin us for the premiere screening of a new documentary on Mr. Burleigh by Micheal Berlin.
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Featured Vocal Master Class with Dr. Louise Toppin
Friday, March 27th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Walker Recital HallJoin featured Gala Artist, vocal superstar, and voice professor at the University of Michigan as she works with vocal students from the 105 Voices of History National HBCU Choir and the Mercyhurst University Choir.