Music Performance - Jazz Emphasis
Our unique jazz curriculum integrates foundational training in the classical tradition with private instruction and coursework in jazz idioms.
- We offer performance experiences in both large and small ensemble settings. These include Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and Jazz Chamber Groups. Courses include improvisation, harmony, arranging, ear training, and history.
- The Institute of Entertainment, Music, and Media Arts (IEMMA) allows you to engage in real-world and online activities while connecting creatively with other students and building dynamic relationships with industry-leading professionals.
- Our students receive exposure and training that encompasses commercial music (pop, Latin, and other world music styles), and includes experiences in the recording studio using notation software and digital audio workstations to compose and arrange.
- Duquesne's close association with the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and nearly a dozen area jazz clubs provides a variety of opportunities for students to perform with and learn from nationally-known visiting artists.
- Our graduates succeed.
Our Jazz Emphasis is designed to equip you to thrive in a variety of professional roles in today's ever-changing world of commercial music, of which jazz is an integral part.
Audition Overview
Admission to the Mary Pappert School of Music also includes a formal audition. Learn more about the audition process & guidelines.
Program Type
Major
Degree
Bachelor's
School
Academic Department
Contemporary Music Media and Jazz
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
136
Alumni Perspective
The Mary Pappert School of Music jazz faculty is exceptional at providing real-world training through their combined years of knowledge of many different types of jazz music and ample experience playing with major and storied artists from the jazz world. With their guidance, I have found myself thoroughly prepared for any type of musical work that I have come across in my career!
Program Directors
Mike Tomaro, Jeff Bush, and Kelley Krepin DeFade, directorsAdmission$10 Suggested Donation... Mike Tomaro and Kelley Krepin DeFade, directorsFeaturing Tamir Hendelman, pianoAdmission$10... Join us for our annual Christmas concert featuring several of our ensembles. Join us for our annual Christmas concert featuring several of our ensembles. Jeff Bush and Eric Susoeff, directorsAdmission$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)Upcoming Jazz Events
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Christmas at Duquesne
Christmas at Duquesne
Jazz Chamber Groups and Jazz Guitar Ensemble