Mary Pappert School of Music Ensembles

Duquesne's ensembles will provide you with the finest university-level performing experiences available, preparing you for your career as a professional musician. As a member, you will perform on campus, as well as at some of the best venues for music in the city. Our students have performed at Heinz Hall, Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, the August Wilson Center, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, and many more. Additionally, our ensembles have performed outside the Pittsburgh area, as well, in venues including (but not limited to) Carnegie Hall in New York City, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center, and various regional and state music conferences.

There are a variety of ensembles available to you as a student of Duquesne University, regardless of your chosen major:

Not a music major?

No problem! Mary Pappert School of Music ensembles are open to Duquesne students in all majors by audition. In addition, there are several music student organizations available to all students.

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Upcoming Ensemble Events

Clarinettists perform.

Wind Ensembles

Dr. James Gourlay, Director of Bands

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  • Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom, Power Center
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Duquesne Symphony Orchestra

Daniel Meyer, Director of Orchestral Activities

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  • Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom, Power Center
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Music on the Mount: Voices of Spirit & Duquesne Chamber Orchestra

Dr. Caron Daley, Director of Choral Activities
Daniel Meyer, Director of Orchestral Activities

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  • St. Mary of the Mount Parish, Mt. Washington
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A saxophone player solos.

Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Jazz Vocal Ensemble

Jeff BushKelley Krepin DeFade, directors

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  • Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom, Power Center
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Duquesne Choirs

Voices of Spirit & Pappert Chorale
Dr. Caron Daley, Director of Choral Activities
Dr. Ethan Murphy, Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education

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  • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
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Ensemble Opportunities for Non-Music Majors

 
Duquesne University Pep Band performs. Students hold flutes, trumpets, and other instruments.

Duquesne University Pep Band

The Pep Band at Duquesne is an energized group of musicians who lend their musical abilities and school spirit to create a "home court advantage" for the Duquesne athletics teams. The band regularly performs at football games and men's and women's basketball games throughout the year and is made up of students from all disciplines who share a love for music and Duquesne athletics. A repertoire of traditional songs and modern hits provides for a fun, high-energy environment. If you liked playing in marching band in high school, you'll love the Duquesne Pep Band.

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Other Ensemble Opportunities

Many other performing opportunities exist, including Red Masquers, Mic Drop A Capella, Encore Show Choir, Gospel Choir, and more! For more information about these ensembles, visit the Center for Student Involvement.

Center for Student Involvement
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Not a Music Major?

No problem! Duquesne's performing ensembles are open to students in all majors by audition.

Music for All

Got a Question About Ensembles?

Dr. Caron Daley

Chair of Performance

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