Richmond Symphony's 
Come and Play

A community based performance event that is now being sought out as a model for similar programs around the globe.  Created by Erin and the Richmond Symphony Education Department, this event is approaching its seventh successful year. Musicians of all ages and skill levels come together to rehearse and perform a concert benefiting the RSO’s work in the school. 

Watch a video about Come & Play

Richmond Symphony's 
Lollipops Family Series

Advocated for and launched by Erin and the RSO’s Education team, the family series is now a mainstay of the symphony's offerings. Previous years have seen Stravinsky’s Petrushka, Gershwin’s American in Paris, and Michael Abels’ A Dance for Martin’s Dream.

Radio Presence

Erin has appeared on Richmond’s NPR station as occasional co-host of Classical Music, and her performances with the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus are regularly broadcast on WCVE – Richmond’s local NPR station.

LIsten to interviews

Lectures and Presentations

Freeman has presented pre-concert and special occasion lectures for organizations from the Baltimore Symphony to the National Philharmonic. 

More about lectures

Interactive Leadership Training

 Freeman designed and implemented a leadership clinic for the Federal Reserve in Richmond. Involving the Richmond Symphony Chorus, this clinic invited leadership students to experience the concept of “Leading without Words.” 

Community Sings

From Richmond to Buffalo, from Savannah to Williamsburg, Erin has conducted several community sings of major works. She leads attendees musically and historically through works such as Handel’s Messiah, Orff’s Carmina Burana, and Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis. 

Pre-concert patron preparation

Passionate about creating entry points into orchestral and choral music, Erin has created videos and other materials for patrons to experience before performances. This video, for example,  takes viewers behind the scenes of a rehearsal of Mozart's Requiem.

Wintergreen Summer Music Festival's Interactive Offerings

As Artistic Director of Wintergreen Performing Arts, Erin instituted a successful "_______ with us" interactive series. Patrons are invited to Sing with Us, Play with Us, Dance with Us, and/or Write (music) with Us 

Legislative Presence

For several years running, Erin and the Richmond Symphony Chorus have developed a musical relationship with the State Legislature of Virginia, performing the National Anthem at the opening session and serving as special performers for national events such as the Speakers conference.