Throughout each season, the Erie Philharmonic presents exclusive events, contests, outings and more, offering unique musical experiences for audiences of all ages.

Beat Beethoven has been rescheduled!

The Erie Philharmonic’s Annual Beat Beethoven 5K/1 Mile Walk and Street Fair will be on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

We will still have a 5K, 1 Mile Walk, Street Fair, and a FREE concert for the community in Perry Square. It works out for the better because then we can really celebrate Beethoven’s 250th Birthday in 2020! At 250 years old, do you think you can beat him through our downtown course? Mark your calendars now for Beethoven’s biggest birthday celebration!

If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office at 814.455.1375. Thank you in advance for your understanding of our schedule change.

2018-19 Archive

Thank You 2018 Sponsors

Once a year, a community member bravely steps forward to take the helm of the Erie Philharmonic as part of a critical fundraiser for our outreach activities.  Since 1969, the orchestra has been led by more than 45 individuals from across the region.

New for 2023-24

This year, for the first time in a generation, the Baton will be offered as part of our live auction at this season’s Summer Soiree on Thursday, June 8. You can now have the opportunity of a lifetime to conduct the Erie Philharmonic on the historical Warner Theatre stage during our 2023-24 season.

Join Music Director Daniel Meyer and the incredible Erie Philharmonic among the twinkling lights of an enchanted garden for a unique dinner concert featuring unforgettable and virtuoso performances paired with gourmet food and festive drinks. You’ll have the chance to bid on the Baton during this exclusive event,

Don’t miss out on Erie’s only dinner concert experience! Tickets available soon.

Picture yourself up on this stage!

Previous Baton Candidates

• 1969 - John Beatty

• 1970 - Dr. George D'Angelo

• 1971 - Lydia McCain

• 1972 - Bob Merwin

• 1973 - Hal Herrington

• 1974 - Robert Ferrier

• 1975 - Brady Louis

• 1976 - No listing available

• 1977 - No listing available

• 1978 - James McKibben

• 1979 - No listing available

• 1980 - No listing available

• 1981 - Garth Hetz

• 1982 - Kathy Zurn

• 1983 - Mike Rathers

• 1984 - Sandra Jarecki

• 1985 - Al Renkis

• 1986 - Tom and Joy Gay

• 1987 - Charles Henness

• 1988 - Wally Knox

• 1989 - Fred Prahl

• 1990 - Nick Scott

• 1991 - Tom Vicary

• 1992 - Lynn Levinson

• 1993 - Peggy Richardson

Mac n’ Cheese Fest cancelled

Due to the current situation in the community and across the country, the Erie Philharmonic has made the difficult decision to cancel Mac n’ Cheese Fest that was originally schedule for April 19.

Ticketholders for this event have two options regarding your tickets.

DONATE

1. Contact the box office at 814.455.1375 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or info@eriephil.org to turn the value of your tickets into a tax-deductible donation to the Erie Philharmonic.  If you are able, we ask that you help us continue to impact lives through our music and educational outreach, and assist us in safeguarding the future of the orchestra, by considering donating your tickets. This is invaluable to the long-term financial health of the Philharmonic in these unprecedented times.

2. Any tickets not requested to be refunded as of June 1 will be considered turned back tickets and converted into donations.

REFUND

1. Contact the box office at 814.455.1375 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or info@eriephil.org for refund options.

2. Any tickets not requested to be refunded as of June 1 will be considered turned back tickets and converted into donations.  

We are very disappointed to have to cancel this fun (and delicious) event, but we are committed to ensuring that our patrons, volunteers, restaurant employees, and staff are safe.

Once our community is ready for people to be seated in restaurants again, we hope you will all considering doing your own ‘tour’ of our participating restaurants, shown below, and trying their amazing macaroni and cheese recipes!

Please keep supporting these amazing participants - they need your help now more than ever!

2018-19 Archive

The Winners

Thank you

From our amazing restaurants and vendors to everyone who purchased a ticket, we are blown away by the growth this event has witnessed in the last 4 years, and we thank you. We honestly never expected this (1500 people…wow!!) and we are humbled beyond belief.

Next year will be better than ever, and we’re already working with our dedicated restaurants on how to fine-tune the event experience, including two different sessions and punchcards along with a more streamlined line system. Just wait until you see what we have planned!

All funds raised from this event allow us to continually reinvest in our educational outreach programming, which includes free youth concerts, preschool residencies, piano donations, instrumental petting zoos, virtual reality visits and more. Click here to view all of our outreach activities.

You are the reason behind these smiles, and we can’t thank you enough. Seriously, your support has an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of tens of thousands of people each year.

See you in 2020 for the 5th anniversary of Mac n’ Cheese!

2018-19 Restaurants

2018-19 Vendors

• Avon

• The Bear Necessities

• Budget Blinds

• Crochet and Crafts made by Lovelle

• Family Measures Cooking School

• Flagship City Press

• Knots & Folds

• Mazza Vineyards

• Pink Zebra

• River of Life Chiropractic

• Rodan and Fields

• Sarah Kahl Piano and Musikgarten Studio

• Scentsy

• Tastefully Simple

• Thirty-one

• Usborne Books

Erie Philharmonic & Erie Playhouse
April 14, 2018
Warner Theatre @ 7:30pm

In celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, the Erie Philharmonic and Erie Playhouse will collaborate
for Candide in Concert on Saturday, April 14.

Based on a story by Voltaire, a young, naive Candide embarks on a worldwide journey after the loss of his fiancée. He and his companions are challenged by dueling sultans, countless con-artists, and endless optimism in hopes of a better future. With highlights such as “Glitter and Be Gay” and “Make Our Garden Grow”, Candide allows audiences to believe that the “Best of All Possible Worlds” is achievable for everyone.

Concert Tickets

Doors open at 7:00pm for the 7:30pm concert

Attendees will not be able to enter the theatre before 7:00pm
unless purchasing the Gala Package

Section A $70 · Section B $55 · Section C $40 · Section D $25

Gala Package - $125/each

5:30-7:00pm
Pre-Concert Cocktail Hour with open bar and hors d'oeuvres in Warner Theatre Lobby

7:00pm
Doors Open to Public

7:30-10:00pm
VIP Concert Seat to Candide in Concert

10:00pm-12:00am
After-party at the Boston Store Place with musicians and artists including beer, wine, coffee, cordials and desserts

After-Party - $40/each

10:00pm-12:00am

After-party at the Boston Store Place with musicians and artists including beer, wine, coffee, cordials and desserts

Please note that after-party tickets do NOT include concert tickets -
must be purchased separately

For more information, please call the box office at 814.455.1375

Cast

Music

Golf Ball Drop Recap

On Sunday, June 24, Music Director Daniel Meyer dropped 2,000 golf balls out a helicopter onto the field at UPMC Park following the Erie SeaWolves game.  Yep, you read that right!

Despite a lovely Erie afternoon rain shower, a fun time was had by all.  Proceeds from this fundraiser went to benefit our educational outreach initiatives, including youth concerts, instrumental petting zoos, piano donations and more.  

Thank you to everyone who helped make our first ever golf ball drop a reality, including the incredible staff at the Erie Philharmonic as well as our friends at the Erie SeaWolves.

15 closest winning numbers - wins $100 each 

40, 57, 204, 618, 711, 732, 253, 374, 522, 267, 10, 540, 974, 943, 979

1 furthest winning number - wins $500

843

Golden Ticket winning number would have been 891

Coverage from Erie News Now

Proceeds benefitted our educational outreach programs which include free Youth Concerts, Long-Term Residencies, outreach performances, Music Director and guest artist visits, instrumental petting zoos, piano donations and more!

The legendary Emanuel Ax

From March 8-11, the legendary Emanuel Ax spent 4 unforgettable days in Erie.  

From master classes, lectures and recitals to a sold out concert for over 2,200 people, this was truly a week like no other.

Thank you to everyone who made this week possible.

Residency Images

Outreach presetation and piano donation to Emerson Gridey Elementary School

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 1pm

Jefferson Educational Society lecture/performance

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 7pm

Outreach Presentation to Walnut Creek Middle School

Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 10:45am

Piano master class at Mercyhurst University

Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 12pm

Live from Studio Q, hosted at Mercyhurst University and presented by WQLN

Friday, March 10, 2017 - 12pm

First rehearsal with the Orchestra

Friday, March 10, 2017 - 7:30pm

Saturday Night's sold out concert

Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 8pm

Sponsors

Anonymous

Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Furr

Thomas Hagen

Kern Family Foundation

Susan Nedza Lastres, M.D. in honor of Marie Nedza

Video Archive

News Coverage

Ax's visit to Erie brings classical music to the masses

Pianist Emanuel Ax holds workshop at Mercyhurst

Renowned pianist Emanuel Ax plans memorable Erie visit

Grammy award winner to perform and teach at Mercyhurst University

Pianist Emanuel Ax gives free outreach events in Erie

Emanuel Ax tips the scales for the Erie community

Thank you to our 2017-18 sponsors!

Soiree Sponsor

Sonata Sponsor

Serenade Sponsors

Prelude Sponsor

Doug and Deb Murphy

Tom and Kelly Reams

Brian and Kate Weber

2017 Archive

Event Pictures