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All Events are FREE and at Mercyhurst University

  • Opening Plenary Concert/Chat

    Wednesday, March 25th, 7:30 pm
    Christ the King Chapel

    Performances and fireside-style conversation with Burleigh Festival Honoree Dr. Jean E. Snyder, Burleigh scholar Dr. Louise Toppin, and WQLN 91.3’s Brian Hannah.

  • Gala Concert

    Saturday, March 28th, 7:00 pm
    D’Angelo Performing Arts Center

    Gala 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

  • Documenting the Arts and Culture

    Thursday, March 26th, 1:30 pm
    Walker Recital Hall

    Join film maker, Michael Berlin, for an interesting exploration of preserving past and current events in the arts and culture.

  • Community Music Workshop

    Thursday, March 26th, 5:00-6:45 pm
    Walker Recital Hall

    Singing Burleigh in Sacred Spaces of the Community with Dr. Damien Sneed, Patrick Dailey, and Gary Mitchell Jr.

  • H.T. Burleigh Documentary Premiere

    Thursday, March 26th, 7:00 pm
    Walker Recital Hall

    Join us for the premiere screening of a new documentary on Mr. Burleigh by Micheal Berlin.

  • Featured Vocal Master Class with Dr. Louise Toppin

    Friday, March 27th, 2:00-4:00 pm
    Walker Recital Hall

    Join 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.