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

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Graduate Students

We are proud to offer highly competitive Graduate Performance Awards and Assistantships that can cover up to 100% of tuition.

 

Trumpet Day 2024

Join Duquesne’s trumpet faculty Micah Wilkinson (Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra) and Chris Wilson (Brass Area Coordinator and Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh Opera) for an action-packed day of interactive master classes, group warmups, ensemble rehearsals, and a live inclusive recital performance to close out the day. Featuring special guest international soloist Ashley Hall-Tighe.

Questions About Studying Brass?

Contact the Brass Area Coordinator

Christopher Wilson

Adjunct Professor of Trumpet; Brass Area Coordinator

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Trumpet Faculty

J.D. Chaisson

J.D. Chaisson

Adjunct Professor of Jazz Trumpet

Micah Wilkinson

Micah Wilkinson

Adjunct Professor of Trumpet

Christopher Wilson

Christopher Wilson

Adjunct Professor of Trumpet; Brass Area Coordinator

Horn Faculty

Mark Houghton

Mark Houghton

Adjunct Professor of Horn

Trombone Faculty

Jeff Bush

Jeff Bush

Adjunct Professor of Trombone; Assistant Program Director of Jazz Studies

James Nova

James Nova

Adjunct Professor of Trombone

Douglas Rosenthal

Douglas Rosenthal

Adjunct Professor of Trombone

Sebastian Vera

Sebastian Vera

Adjunct Professor of Trombone

Euphonium/Tuba Faculty

James Gourlay

James Gourlay

Director of Bands; Adjunct Professor of Euphonium; Adjunct Professor of Tuba

Upcoming Brass Events

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The Dean's List - Concert II: Strike Up the Band

Pre-concert Discussion with Dr. James Gourlay at 7:00 p.m.This concert features Duquesne’s...

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Uptown Jazz Series: Retrospective - Concert 2

Performers Trumpet: JD ChaissonTrombone: Jeff BushSaxophone: Mike TomaroPiano: Max LeakeGuitar:...

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Gerard van Honthorst's Adoration of the Shepherds.

Baroque Music for Christmas

The Dukes MusicDr. Paul V. Miller, directorMusic of: J. S. Bach Michel Corrette Giovanni...

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Trombonists perform.

Music on the Mount: Duquesne Brass Choir

Dr. James Gourlay, Director of BandsAdmissionFree

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Trumpet Day

Join Duquesne’s trumpet faculty Micah Wilkinson (Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh...

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