Explore Your Musical Interests Comfortably

Programming includes a variety of music-making options such as full-day workshops, guest artist masterclasses and multi-week music courses. Pick and choose the events and activities that align with your interests and fit your schedule. Stay posted for new program listings!

Upcoming City Music Center Events

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Music Storytelling Workshop

Step into a world where music and stories come to life with our 6-week workshop designed...

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CMC - Stage LIVE

Join us in supporting our CMC students as they take the stage! Stage LIVE provides students...

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Trumpet Day

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

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CMC - Winter Formal Recital

At the conclusion of each semester, our CMC teachers select students from their studio...

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CMC - Stage LIVE

Join us in supporting our CMC students as they take the stage! Stage LIVE provides students...

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Compete in the Emerging Musicians Program

Open to high school students in grades 9–12, the Emerging Musicians Program provides a unique opportunity for students to compete for a chance to work with a master artist teacher at the Mary Pappert School of Music free of charge. Winners enjoy 10 weeks of 1-on-1 private instruction and build toward a final capstone recital in the spring.

Questions?

If you need help finding the right program or connecting with a teacher, reach out to us today!

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