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.
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. Contact the Brass Area CoordinatorTrumpet Day 2024
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Upcoming Brass Events
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...
Uptown Jazz Series: Retrospective - Concert 2
Performers Trumpet: JD ChaissonTrombone: Jeff BushSaxophone: Mike TomaroPiano: Max LeakeGuitar:...
Baroque Music for Christmas
The Dukes MusicDr. Paul V. Miller, directorMusic of: J. S. Bach Michel Corrette Giovanni...
Music on the Mount: Duquesne Brass Choir
Dr. James Gourlay, Director of BandsAdmissionFree
Trumpet Day
Join Duquesne’s trumpet faculty Micah Wilkinson (Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh...