Music Admissions

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Thank you for your interest in the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University.  The outstanding applied faculty, superb ensembles, quality academic programs and attractive location in culture rich Pittsburgh make Duquesne an excellent place to prepare for a professional career in music!

 

Audition and Admission Guidelines

Entrance to the Mary Pappert School of Music requires an audition for all undergraduate programs and graduate performance-oriented programs. To learn more about the audition and admission process, click the links below:

Undergraduate

Graduate

Degrees Offered
Admission Process
Audition Information
Instrument Guidelines
Undergraduate Scholarship Information
Undergraduate Catalog
Degrees Offered
Application Information
Admission Types
Graduate Scholarship Information
Financial Information
Graduate Catalog

APPLICATION ALERT

Due to higher education regulation changes, effective August 1, 2011, Duquesne University is unable to accept applications for admission to online programs and courses from students residing in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Wisconsin.  For questions, please contact Paul-James Cukanna in the Office of Admissions at 412.396.5002 or grademg@duq.edu.

About MPSM

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.

Dean's Welcome | Mission Statement

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

princeton review sealNotes 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.”

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Audition Dates

October 21, 2011
November 18, 2011
December 2, 2011
January 13, 2012
January 27, 2012
February 10, 2012*
February 24, 2012
March 9, 2012
March 23, 2012

*Last date for undergraduate
scholarship consideration.

 

Audition dates open to undergraduate
and graduate applicants. Auditions must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

Schedule your audition today!