About

Erika is an accomplished musician and composer who boasts an impressive career spanning over twenty years. Throughout her journey, she has cultivated a rich and varied background that includes captivating solo harp performances, collaborative work with various ensembles, and a strong academic foundation in Film Scoring and Music Technology from New York University. In addition to performances, Erika has taken on the role of music director for numerous theatre companies, exemplifying her versatility and leadership in the arts. She regularly performs at weddings, renaissance faires and summer festivals, where her talents truly shine. Specializing in Celtic folk music, Renaissance/early music, and film/TV scores, Erika also crafts original pieces that are not only deeply emotive but also resonate with historic authenticity. Her passion for storytelling is evident in her performances, which she infuses with personal experiences and narratives. Additionally, Erika has amassed an extensive costume wardrobe that reflects a wide array of historical periods and styles, allowing her to bring a unique and enchanting quality to each of her performances.

Erika has also been an annual presenter at the prestigious Somerset Folk Harp Festival in New Jersey since 2022, has published articles and musical arrangements in the international trade publication, the Folk Harp Journal, and teaches children and adult beginners out of her home studio in Ridgefield, CT.

Erika's clients past and present include:

The New York Renaissance Faire (NY)

Robin Hood's Springtime Medieval Faire (CT),

The CT Renaissance Faire (CT)

The Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire (CT),

Maine Renaissance Faire (ME)

Vermont Renaissance Faire (VT)

Maryland Renaissance Faire (MD)

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (PA)

Sparta Renaissance Faire (NJ),

the Actor's Shakespeare Company (CT),

A Night at Niblo's Garden (NY) by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, (NY)