Study with a wide array of world-renowned experts. In addition to studying with master performers and teachers, you will also have the opportunity to perform in award-winning large ensembles such as the Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Band.
Chamber music also plays a very important role in our students’ education. Students frequently perform in brass quintets, brass choir, and other wind chamber groups.
Graduates of the Mary Pappert School of Music can be seen performing in the nation’s top professional performing ensembles such the GRAMMY Award-winning Pittsburgh Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Metropolitan Opera, and various military bands in Washington, DC
Graduate Students
We are proud to offer highly competitive Graduate Performance Awards and Assistantships that can cover up to 100% of tuition.
Questions About Studying Brass?
Contact the Brass Area Coordinator
Adjunct Professor of Jazz Trumpet Adjunct Professor of Trumpet Adjunct Professor of Trumpet; Brass Area Coordinator Adjunct Professor of Horn Adjunct Professor of Trombone; Assistant Program Director of Jazz Studies Adjunct Professor of Trombone Adjunct Professor of Trombone Director of Bands; Adjunct Professor of Euphonium; Adjunct Professor of TubaTrumpet Faculty
J.D. Chaisson
Micah Wilkinson
Christopher Wilson
Horn Faculty
Mark Houghton
Trombone Faculty
Jeff Bush
James Nova
Sebastian Vera
Euphonium/Tuba Faculty
James Gourlay
Upcoming Brass Events
Student Recital: Alex Ortiz, trombone
From the studio of James Nova.
Student Recital: Benjamin Cacioppo, horn
From the studio of Mark Houghton.
Student Recital: Caio Da Silva, euphonium
From the studio of Dr. James Gourlay.
Student Recital: Matthew Simpson, trumpet
From the studio of Micah Wilkinson.
Student Recital: Joseph Segelke, trombone
From the studio of James Nova.