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Duquesne University

Mary Pappert School of Music
600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: 412.396.6080
Fax: 412.396.5479

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About the School of Music

Preparing musical leaders of the 21st century.

Whether your interests lie in performance, technology, education or therapy, the School of Music has the faculty and resources to prepare you for your future career.

At a Glance

All Steinway School.
4:1 student to faculty ratio.
Over 60 practice/rehearsal rooms.
Performance opportunities in large ensembles and chamber groups.

Top Tier Ranking

U.S. News & World Report's 2011 ranking of America's Best Colleges placed Duquesne University in the top tier of over 1,400 colleges surveyed.

Princeton Review Selects Duquesne as a Top College Nationwide, Best in Northeast

Notes the Princeton Review, "The music school also receives ample praise and benefits from studio teachers who are ‘some of the best in the world.' Regardless of the specific program, "Professors are eager to really engage with students and are available for extra support whenever you need it."

Dean's Welcome

Dear Friend of Music,

Welcome to the website for the Mary Pappert School of Music. At Duquesne, we are educating the musical leaders of the twenty first century through challenging music degree programs for the mind, heart, and spirit. Graduates of our school serve in respected leadership positions in a broad array of musical settings. Our distinguished faculty and talented students perform over two hundred concerts on campus every year, with numerous tours, broadcasts, and recordings that reach a worldwide audience.

Our University motto, Spiritus est qui vivificat, it is the Spirit who gives life, inspires our classrooms, rehearsals, and concert venues. We encourage prospective students and families to explore our website, and if you believe that your dreams and ambitions may be a good fit with our offerings, we invite you to please contact the Director of Music Admissions for further information.

In the meantime, thank you again for visiting us; we look forward to hearing from you.

Yours truly for music,

Edward Kocher, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor

Mission Statement

The Mary Pappert School of Music provides musical education that connects the broad spectrum of historical and current practices; and in promoting the relationship between theory and practice, prepares professionals who will be the leaders in the musical culture of the 21st century.