Duquesne's percussion program is designed to assist each student in developing critical performing and teaching skills in the variety of percussion instruments. Instructional programs, taught by a faculty that includes two members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, include applied studies in orchestral and commercial styles, as well as the development of pedagogical skills.
Facilities available to students include teaching studios and practice rooms devoted exclusively to percussion. The school houses an unusually extensive inventory of percussion equipment, including a set of Clevelander Dresden model timpani, Yamaha timpani, four concert grand marimbas, two xylophones, two sets of orchestra bells, Wuhan gongs, and a wide variety of other instruments.
Graduate Students
We are proud to offer highly competitive Graduate Performance Awards and Assistantships that can cover up to 100% of tuition.
Contact the Percussion Area Coordinator.Questions About Studying Percussion?
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Percussion Faculty
Christopher Allen
Jim Benoit
Eliseo Rael
John Soroka
Jazz Percussion Faculty
Thomas Wendt
Upcoming Percussion Events
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Jeff Bush & Kelley Krepin DeFade, directors
Student Recital: Cameron Ancell, percussion
From the studio of John Soroka.
Jazz Chamber Groups and Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Jeff Bush & Eric Susoeff, directors
Uptown Jazz Series: Faculty & Friends - Highlighting Our DU Jazz Alumni
Jeff Bush, Artistic Director
With special MPSOM alumni guests Gavin Horning, guitar; Bryce Rabideau, mandolin; and Joseph Seman, saxophone
Pre-concert Performance by DU Student Chamber Jazz Ensemble at 7:00 p.m.
Wind Ensembles
Dr. James Gourlay, Director of Bands
Percussion Facilities
You will have access to two percussion studios at the Mary Pappert School of Music. In addition, the Jazz Studio is equipped with a drum set.