Erica Gabriel received her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Oakwood University and holds a master’s degree in Voice Performance from the University of Michigan. Currently, she is pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Kentucky. She has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony, Savannah Philharmonic, Jackson Symphony and Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

She was cast in the Ravinia Festival’s production of Bernstein’s MASS under the baton of Marin Alsop, which aired on PBS as a part of its Great Performances series. She has also toured with the renowned American Spiritual Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Everett McCorvey.

Her competition credits and awards include The Alma Blackmon Scholarship Award, winner of the Classical Singer Regional University Competition and of the Hartford Memorial Scholarship Competition, second place in the Alltech Scholarship Competition, and the 2018 Gold Medal in the American Traditions Vocal Competition.