Erica Ann Sipes Performs Piano Works by Women

Saturday, April 18 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Fallon Community Hall

Tickets: $30 General Admission Students: Free

The Floyd Center for the Arts invites you to an inspiring afternoon of live piano music with Erica Ann Sipes, a Virginia Commission for the Arts Touring Artist, featuring powerful works by women composers from around the world.

Spanning more than 300 years of music history, this thoughtfully curated program brings forward voices that have too often gone unheard. Through both music and storytelling, the performance offers an engaging experience that blends artistry, history, and discovery—welcoming both seasoned classical music listeners and those new to the concert experience.

The program features music by Marianna Martines, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Germaine Tailleferre, Mélanie Bonis, Lili Boulanger, Anna von Schaden, Dora Pejačević, and Madeleine Dring—composers whose work is only now gaining wider recognition as musicians and scholars continue to expand and reexamine the classical repertoire.

About the Artist

Erica Ann Sipes is known for performances that are both musically compelling and deeply human. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, she serves as staff pianist and performance coach at Radford University and regularly collaborates with musicians across the United States.

She is a founding member of the Roanoke-based Alma Ensemble and co-creator of Piano Music She Wrote, a project dedicated to amplifying music composed by women. As a Virginia Commission for the Arts Touring Artist, she brings thoughtfully designed programs to communities across the region, combining performance, education, and storytelling.

Through her work as a performer, educator, and writer, Erica is committed to creating meaningful, accessible musical experiences that connect with audiences in authentic and lasting ways.

Learn more about Erica Ann Sipes:https://www.ericaannsipes.com/

Join Us

Whether you are a longtime classical music listener or simply curious to experience something new, this concert offers a welcoming opportunity to discover remarkable music and the stories behind it.

Purchase tickets: https://www.floydartcenter.org/event-details/erica-ann-sipes-performs-piano-works-by-women

This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.