About IEMMA

The Institute of Entertainment, Music, and Media Arts (IEMMA) at Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music is a unique interdisciplinary program that provides resources for undergraduate and graduate students to learn all aspects of the entertainment industry—from composing to recording, performance to engineering, production to distribution, and everything in between.

You can succeed in a growing multi-billion dollar commercial music industry with a fulfilling career as a:

  • Performer
  • Sound Engineer
  • Producer
  • Composer
  • Game Designer
  • Worship Leader
  • Artist Manager
  • Publisher
  • Distributor
  • And many more

 

Why IEMMA?

 
Professor shows a student techniques on a mixing console.
Professor Tom Kikta coaches a student at a mixing console.

Destination Institute

Aligning with all five imperatives of Duquesne University's Strategic Plan, IEMMA is THE destination institute for young artists seeking a revolutionary and unique leadership experience for application in the entertainment industry. Students benefit from an environment equipped with the latest hardware and software necessary for development of the advanced techniques required to be successful.

    A singer wearing headphones records vocals in an isolation booth.
    A singer records vocals.

    Partnerships with Industry Leading Organizations

    IEMMA also partners with and is supported by leading industry manufacturers and trade associations. Our faculty are active in the profession and possess the expertise necessary to teach and mentor our students at the highest possible level. In addition, a blue ribbon panel of industry leaders are set to become part of the fabric of this institute.

      Past IEMMA Productions

      The Jazz Ensemble performs in the Dr. Thomas D. Pappert Center for Performance and Innovation.

      Go Big or Go Home

      The Duquesne University Jazz Ensemble performs an original composition by Mike Tomaro entitled "Go Big or Go Home"

      Voices of Spirit perform in a church.

      Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230

      The Voices of Spirit, under the direction of Dr. Caron Daley, performs "Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden" by J.S. Bach.